So the last time I wrote I was getting tested for cancerous cells that may or may not be in my cerebral spinal fluid. After 2 lumbar punctures (and many painkillers) they came back clear. I had talked to a radiologist who decideed to not do any radiation on me because she doesn't like the idea of doing radiation when we don't know for certain that there are cancer cells to kill. Radiation could cause graft versus host disease at both the site and internally so it would be best to avoid it if possible.
After talking to my doctor it seems like the best thing to do is just wait and watch what happens. The numbness in my legs has mostly disappeared. So who knows, maybe it was just something no one could explain and went away on its own.
I am excited to back to working out; it has been a couple of weeks since I've gone so i will be hurting tomorrow for sure. I was beginning to bike around but it's storming right now and I'm still not back to myself yet.
I have been really enjoying my time with Zoe; she is learning new tricks and also just gives me great company while i'm home all day. I think it might be time to start looking for a job again. I go to the doctor tomorrow (I had some numbness on my left upper back for some reason yesterday) so I'll be able to tell if I'll have time for a job.
My birthday is coming up! I cannot believe that 10 months have already gone by since i got diagnosed and i'll be celebrating my 23rd birthday in Houston, Texas! Janet is being so WONDERFUL and is hosting the party at her house (Jan will be gone on buisness :(). There will be around 10 of us and I decided it will be a wine tasting party (even though I won't be able to drink); it is a requirement for the women to wear a dress and the men to wear a tie. SUIT UP! So excited! It will be held this Thursday at 6:00 pm and dinner will be kalua pork sliders made by the one and only Stan Rollins! My dad gets in on wednesday and my mom and maile come in the following day in the afternoon! I'm so excited to have them here! My dad is here for the ms 150 bike ride that he will be doing this saturday and sunday with my neighbors dan and melissa. We will drive to Austin and meet him there :) busy busy!
anyway I am doing good, feeling about 75% better and ready for action!
i love you all!
-sav
