Home nurse visit today

28 December 2009, Monday

The Home Care nurse will visit today. Will have tonnes of questions to ask them on how to manage my fluid bag and some pain management stuff, but mostly more on the operational aspect for the water bag. Still have not figure out exactly what is the correct procedure for cleaning.

Initially, we have been thinking that the fluid in my body is subsiding, but Anthony thinks something is not right. So, I tried sitting up when changing for the water bag. Over the last 2 days, fluid flows out more, which means that I am not getting better as I thought I was. Sigh.

In better spirits over the weekend. Can pray more, which helps me to find solace. This helps a lot in me finding inner peace.

Get to sleep better at night too. Used to wake up, every 1 to 2 hour. Now, it improves. I can sleep through 3 to 4 hours per session during the night, before being disturbed for itchness and requires sponging.

Physically, I am still tired. Try not to sleep in the day too much, as it might affect my sleep at night. So, have to try to find something to do to keep myself awake.

Thanks for your encouraging words. I will still be a fighter to fight on. Need to continue to pursue the driving force that helps me to overcome this challenging period. Doc had predicted 3 to 6 months life span for me. I have exceeded it, and now into the 14 months. Must maintain the positive attitude and calmness in one's mind to conitnue fighting with the cancer cells, although the oncologist at this moment, has run out of medicine for me.

Please pardon me in my flow of thoughts. I am actually quite sleepy. So, may not have constructed the blog properly. But the gitz is still out there.