Hi Friends,
It's Tuesday. Saturday John, the patient from Thailand, rented a car and we drove to Ensenada for the day. We walked the tourist street, checked out the restaurants, had lunch, and returned. Nothing much of a day, but we were both exhausted.
John's last treatment day was Monday, and today he came to the clinic to collect all the going-home supplements and documentation, etc. He flies out early Wednesday morning, and then I will be the sole patient at the clinic. John has been a good person to talk to, and a good reflection of how I need to reassess my priorities if I'm going to do the things I say I love to do.
The routine at the clinic is easy: Ophelia attaches the first IV bag, Carmen brings the breakfast, then Ophelia changes the IV bag as each one empties. If it is a hyperthermia day, then I change into a hospital gown and after breakfast I go into the hyperthermia setup. An hour or so of heat and sweating go on, and then I am wiped out. After hyperthermia, I change into a different, dry gown, and then it is time for lunch. After lunch, I usually have a coffee enema, which cleanses the intestines and stimulates the pancreas and liver. Then I can get a ride back to the hotel, or take a nice walk for about 9 blocks and enjoy the sunshine.
Once at the hotel, I check my email and my messages, and relax. Once a week I do laundry at the laundromat. 29 pesos for wash and dry. At about 12.5 pesos per dollar, it is just over $2.
I may go to a restaurant for dinner (usually fish) or use the rice cooker to cook in my room. Tonight John and I are going to dinner together. Then I'm back in the room, and usually in bed by 9 or 9:30, unless it has been a hyperthermia day.
Hope you are all doing well. Thanks for following me on this journey.
Love, Carol
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Hi Mom,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the informative post. I love reading them. I am sad to see John leave, but I hope he really heals back home in Thailand. He has been a great person for you to get to know. And I think it's FANTASTIC for you to reassess your priorities. Such an important lesson! Love you! - Seth
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe too are sorry to hear John is leaving, but hopefully you'll be able to keep in touch with him by e-mail. We're just happy to hear all is going as planned for you. Once again, keep up that great spirit, and we'll keep the prayers going. Lots of love and hugs, Kathy and Mike
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI just caught up with your last week of blogs and found the videos so informative and interesting. I'm at the local library in Wisconsin and had a little trouble hearing everything the doctor said so I will review them again when I return home. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kathy