A Little Normalcy

The nightmarish headache faded away. And yesterday I stopped taking Percocet. Today, for the first time in over a month I drove my van. I drove myself to two different appointments. And tonight I’m having a beer. A very nice IPA. 

I still feel rather like a science experiment. One drain from my surgeries remains and the PICC line, with Tegaderm that itches like crazy.  I feel like a drug addict shooting up my antibiotics three times per day. I have one deflated boob, so without some external padding, I’m rather lopsided. 

But it’s amazing how good a little drive with holiday music blaring and one can of hipster beer feels after the month I’ve had. 

My schedule for chemo is still tentative (hoping for Dec 28 start). And I’ll try to write a post soon about my fascinating conversation with the genetic counselor today (preview: I’m part of a research study now!)  

For tonight, I’m going to finish this beer while watching Star Wars Episode II with the family!