Turned a corner

Woke up this morning and felt better than I have in 6 weeks. Seems like I have turned a corner in my recovery from the first rounds of IL-2. Even felt both hungry enough and motivated enough to cook some healthy breakfast muffins for myself. Went with Lynda to a nursery and found a bowl and fountain to put in my back yard. Looking forward to setting it up and listening to its sweet sound on my porch and in my bedroom.

Good report from the dermatologist

Up in Portland with the kids. Went to the dermatologist for a check today and for the first time in I can't remember how long, there was nothing to biopsy or burn off. Got a clean report! Stef's brother Ken and his wife Ellyn arrived tonight from San Jose. They are visiting the kids tonight and tomorrow morning and then taking me back to Corvallis for a weekend visit.

Walked 1 mile!

It is warmer today so Sophie, a friend, and I went for a walk and I made it one mile. What an accomplishment only one week out of the hospital. "Good Job, Molly" as my granddaughter would say!

Sunshine!!!

Spring has sprung and the daffodils and flowering trees and shrubs are popping out all over. They have been hard to see through the pouring rain we have had all week. But this morning the sun came out and Sophie and I even had a very slow walk around the block. The wind was still very cold but it was great to be outside and in the sun. Sure helps the spirits!

Don't worry if my blog posting starts to get more sporadic. As long as I am improving steadily, there isn't a great deal to say. I will certainly keep you posted on the milestones. Interesting comment to a post about my IL-2 treatments that I made in a chat room for people Stage IV melanoma. This 55-year-old woman said that she barely survived the second cycle of IL-2. She couldn't imagine someone at 66 doing it! She ended "You go girl!"

A little stronger each day

Doing a little better today. I went to see Piper Jones this morning and had a lymph drainage massage. My edema is now almost all gone. She is fantastic. I high recommend her even if you don't have trouble with edema. Opening up lymph passages and drainage really helps your overall health and immune system.

I look forward to interacting with you all. Short phone calls or visits are welcome, but call first before you visit and please do not call between 1 pm and 3 pm which is my designated nap or quiet time.

HOME!!!!

Got home this afternoon and it is so wonderful be be back in my own environment. Sophie was overjoyed to see me and is keeping me in her sight at all times. Still having stomach issues and don't really feel like eating anything. Everyone says I look wonderful. It must be the very expensive face peel I just got!!!!

Not home yet

Had a really rocky morning with several of the less pleasant side effects returning. So I decided I wasn't up to driving back to Corvallis. Things got better as the day progressed and I am planning on returning to Corvallis tomorrow afternoon.