Some good news on my health front; I'm scheduled to have my ileostomy reversed a week from tomorrow (6/24; they will also be installing a port-a-cath device at that time, which will be used to administer chemo drugs once I begin that.) This is good news, in that they had originally said I might have it anywhere from 2-6 months. While I'm fully aware of the larger health issue hanging over me, in terms of sheer annoyance the ileostomy has been a b*tch, and I'll be glad to be shed of it. I'll likely be in the hospital for 3-5 days after the surgery. And as I currently understand the thinking is still that they would like to begin my chemo treatment mid/late July, perhaps early August. We shall see.
One thing that is killing me (perhaps I should rephrase that) is that I haven't been able to work out since, really, the last time was the end of April. This is prime running weather, and to see so many people out there, at all hours of the day, while the most I can do right now is walk, has been tough. I really got into running these last 10 years or so but didn't think I'd miss it as much as I have. It makes me feel lazy, and makes me feel jealous of those who are out there, dammit! And lifting and hitting the gym, too- while I don't need to be able to bench press a Buick I'm shocked at how much muscle mass and all I've lost so quickly. Or even just a good, hard 45 mins on the StairMaster. Again, it makes me feel lazy and makes me feel jealous of those who are able to do so. Running and working out are ways to keep my mind additionally occupied as well as provide a boost emotionally and, of course, keeping me stronger and fit physically, strength and fitness I'll need. Hopefully I'll be cleared to start running again mid-July and lifting perhaps by August (of course I'll then have to work that around, and see how I feel, vis a vis chemo treatments and all.)
