Holy hot flashes

July 14, 2019

I got another Lupron shot on Wednesday! (The ovary shut-down med). So far so good! Short and tolerable hot flashes.. maybe 5 a day and I toss and turn at night. But not too bad! 

I was totally in my head and convinced my cancer was back last week…🙄 I had a horrible headache Saturday night, vomited twice on Sunday, and was wicked nauseas the rest of the week. I was nauseas prior to finding out the first time so I was a wreck!!! When I saw Dr. Civilleo after my shot she reassured me I was absolutely fine and most likely had a virus or possibly from the meds. Omg I love her. This was suppose to be a quick follow-up appt after my shot and she spent over an hour with me and sat there like I was her only patient of the day! She was truly concerned about my thoughts and feelings and made me feel SO much better. She suggested ways to decrease stress/worry including meditation which was something Jamie and I were already interested in!! We tried 2 nights ago and so far I really like it. Dr. Civilleo told me to be consistent and do it every day for a month. She said it’s easy to say “that did nothing for me” and just give up after trying a few times. So I plan on sticking with it and see if it helps!! 

Ok so I found out puzzles are NOT my thing. I couldn’t wait to finish the damn thing so I would never have to look at one again hahaha😂! So many pieces… so much time… AND THEN they want you to take it apart once you have completed it after weeks of hard work and dedication to put it back in the box? WHAT?! Never again lol 

I decided to go back to what I love and know I love… painting! It’s so mindless and I get in such a zone. My best friend bought me an easel with paints and canvases so once I’m done painting my kitchen Im going to start acrylic paints  👏 

I’m running (my goal is at least 2 days a week) and then water sports on the weekend! Exercise is so important… decreases your reoccurence rate by 30%!!

Working on diet.. that’s another 30%! Cheezits and caramel swirl coffees are getting in my way though 🤣

RIP Dave Lanctot 💙 you will be missed. Diane I’m thinking of you and holding you in my heart.