Today was treatment number 12 which marks 1/3 of the way to the finish line. Side effects in my last post are still here. Very sore throat! Eating is not fun at all. Feels like I have strep throat. Even swallowing spit and/or drinking water takes a great amount of effort and is very painful. Food tastes horrible and really haven't found anything that tastes good or goes down good except for Jello.
I've lost about 10 pounds since last Friday, so it's looking like I'm going to have to start drinking Ensure or maybe even begin using the feeding tube.
Not much else to post tonight. Marjie and I are trying different things in the cupboard like soup and applesauce to see what might taste good and go down ok, but so far nothing.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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Almost home and you are doing great!! keep up the strength and as always KEEP THE FAITH!
Juliet Romeo sends....
Dave,
I heard about this today and immediately requested your blog. I have read most of it and wanted to let you know that my family will be praying for you and wish you a quick painless recovery.
Bill Weier
IT1(SW/AW)
P.S. I was on the Carl Vinson with you.
Dave (Senior Chief),
I'm not use to addressing you by first name :). I received your webpage link early this morning and spent all day reading your blog (between trouble calls, don't tell my Department head!!).
I'm am sure you already know this, but just by reading about your "journey" I can say that you definitely have allot people who truly love and care for you on your side and I know for that reason, you will pull though this!
As my LCPO you offered me advice, counseling, and guidance. I can honestly say my experience on the Vinson would not have been the same if you were not my LCPO, I learned allot from you about the kind of leader I want to be. It is not often that I am on the opposite side offering the advice and encouragement. I wish for you a speedy recovery, continue to take things a day at a time and keep fighting. I'm on your side!
Sincerely, IT2(SW) Martinez
(CS-1 Maincomm, USS Carl Vinson 2001-2004)
Jennifer and Bill,
It's really good hearing from both of you. Please keep in contact and shoot me your email address to my gmail account at: davenmarj@gmail.com
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