still unclear on the concept

Lisa sailed through her hysterectomy with flying colors. She is resting in her bedroom behind me, having come home from the hospital in just over 24 hrs. Amazing! Yesterday was quite busy. The surgeons called her in earlier than planned. She arrived at St. Marks about 11:30 a.m. and was on the table by 12:20, finished by about 2 p.m. and in her room by 4 pm. Palpable efficiency, all the way from being able to track her on an electronic bed board (surgery start time; start time in recovery room, etc.) to going to a conference room to meet with her surgeon when the deed was done. It was nothing short of impressive. But it also meant that I was out and about more than usual, with the waiting room time, and then a visit in the evening. And, it was a cold day, temps in the low 40s with a cutting wind. I stayed well toqued and wrapped up but last night I was up by 2:30 a.m. with more head-splitting neuralgia. Tylenol will simply not touch this stuff and, of course, the Canadian aspirins with codeine are in Logan! I tried hot tea and just being up and was able to get some control after an hour. This morning 2 Aleves seemed to care for the problem. I will rely on them from now on. The result is that this has been a lost day. I slept after breakfast for most of the morning and again this afternoon. Finally feeling up to scratch now.

Lessons learned? I guess this winter weather means I am going to be a home boy. I cannot tolerate the cold air on my skin. Moreover, there is no time off from the chemo. The effects are with me throughout the non tx weeks. My skin is so sensitive, I cannot take out the tea caddy from the cup without burning my fingers. It is the same for my lips and, I am sure, this sensitivity is responsible for compromising my playing ability. It is also the same for all mucosal membranes on my body (use your imagination). So, it is probably true also for my sinuses which are blasted with air each time I sleep with the CPAP machine. 

But on the great side: we brought in Thai the other night from Cafe Trang. (Who knew the Vietnamese could do Thai?) The curry was superb. And, yes, I am now a wimp when it comes to spicy. So I have 5 more days of good appetite and living before the 3rd fall.