Thursday, September 27

Chantix

Well, the lady and I have started Chantix today. She has taken it in the past and it worked for her for about 3 months. This is the first time I have tried it.

I am not sure how this is going to go. They only gave me a month supply with no refills. I'm not sure if a month is all I need or what. The lady took it for 3 months, but my lady loves taking pills......I think alot of her problems are in her head, but, I don't care. Give her another pill to take and keep track of and shes happy. Me, not so much.

I do know this. I hope these things work. I don't want to smoke anymore, and could use the cash that I will save not buying them anymore. If these pills work for me, and not her, the lady is buying her own smokes. Period. I have tried other things to quit and they all have failed. I hope these dam pills work and don't screw with my head.

Well, that's it for today. I'm feeling good, no pain anywhere and gotta work tonight, so, I'll let ya all go.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!! NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!!!


Wednesday, September 26

Had Chemo Today

Went into Chemo today. The doc said he can't believe how my blood is holding up. My platelet count was at 180. He said most people that have gone through 5 cycles of chemo (like I have almost, 1 treatment to go) usually can only take 1 treatment a month due to their blood counts being so low. In my case I have gone through 5 cycles at 1 treatment every week with only 2 weeks off since I have started. I am very lucky the lord has blessed me with very very good bones.

He said my leg looked good, it is still swelled up a bit, he said that it would take awhile for the swelling to go down, that is a very big clot in my leg. He said things will be fine, just to keep a real close eye on it and if it gets worse to get to the ER. I am not feeling any pain in my leg and there is no discoloration, so that's good.

He said that they will send me for my next CT scan after the next Chemo cycle. 1 Chemo cycle is 3 treatments and 1 week off. He said that I may take 3 treatments or 2 depends on my blood. Well, like I said I got rockin' bones so, I may take 3 treatments, that means 4 weeks till my next CT scan.

Oh I hope these cancer drugs are still working. I feel great, no pain anywhere, not losing any hair, eating alot and bathroom breaks are normal. I think they are still working. I am dreaming that my next scan will show my liver clear and the tumor down to 1 cm, small enough for them to cut it out. That is a dream of mine. I am just hoping for any improvement.

I am not sure at what point they can/will be able to cut out my tumor. I have read that they have cut out tumors as big as 5 cm. I think they are waiting for my liver to be clear. What sense would it be to cut up my pancreas when there are spots on my liver that can spread? Although, they can cut pieces of your liver off and it will grow back. They could cut out 65% of your liver and it will grow back, fast. That is the only human organ that does that.

I am very hopeful and determined. I am trying to keep a positive attitude and stay busy. I still take tumeric, 2 times a day. I think that stuff is really working good. Not sure though, and have no plans in stopping it. I pray to the lord above everyday for strength and thank him for what he has done for me already.  I would like to thank all of my friends and family for being there for their continued support. I do not think I could go through this alone.

I am going to win this war, I am not giving in. I am not going anywhere. I will fight until my last breath!

Thank You All For Your Support.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!! NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!

Monday, September 24

Things

Not working tonight. I don't feel so hot. I think I just maybe tired, not sure. I just feel kinda bla.

The worthless mother came and got her baby tonight, so my lady gets a little break. We still got the fuckin 8 yr old though. I think the lady wants to adopt the little shit. That is NOT going to happen. He is not living here (might as well say he is) and I am not going to be responsible for him.

I am getting real sick and tired of this shit. I'm at the point right now to telling my lady to just leave. Get a place move them all in with her and that's that. Period.

I have fucking cancer!!!! I'm fighting it. I don't need all this fucking Jerry Springer shit in my life right now.

We are gong to the city tomorrow. My lady has a real good talent of avoiding conversations like this. Well, she is going to be trapped in the car. I'm telling her things need to change, and if she does not want or will not change oh well. We are through. This is it. I have said this in this blog at least 10-12 times. That I would give her the ultimatum. Well, I'm doing it. Tomorrow.

Saturday, September 22

Still Going Strong

It's been a few days. I'm still here. Still doing good. I have had a little set back kind of. Last week I noticed that my right leg from my knee down was swelling up. I had thought I pulled a muscle or something. I called the doc and he told me to use a compress, take 1 aspirin and to elevate it. I did that and the swelling went down a bit. I went into chemo 4 days ago and they did an ultrasound. There were blood clots in my leg from my groin all the way down to my foot.

I have been taking blood thinner shots since this started. I have taken 1 each day. The doc upped my shots to two a day. The swelling in my leg is almost gone now. I asked the ultrasound lady what could cause this and she told me either the cancer or the medicine.

Other than the clot in my leg I feel great, still tired all the time. The doc did tell me last chemo day that my blood work looked really good and I looked good as well. I feel fine, no pain anywhere and bathroom breaks are normal and I still have an appetite. These cancer drugs are still working, I can feel it. I am going to beat this monster, it's just gonna take a little while. I am not going anywhere.

Ok, now it's time for the bum update, or should I call him jailbird now?  It looks as if he is going to be in jail for awhile. He went to court again a couple days ago and the judge informed him that his bond is not going to be decreased because he is a danger to himself and others. Apparently he is sending letters to his wife telling her that if she does not take him back, he would have no other choice but to kill himself. Now, I have never been in jail, or prison and really don't know how things work in those places, but, you would think that the guards, jailers whatever would screen out going and incoming mail. The bum does not think so.

He asked my lady about putting our house up as collateral to get his ass out.......needless to say, she laughed at him. She is really pissed at him right now. She should be. He's a worthless piece of shit. We both agree that jail is a good place for him. Let him stay there as far we are concerned. I am hoping that his slut wife decides to move back up to scum town to be near her mother.

I am getting real sick and tired of these kids, but, I just gotta deal with them I guess. The mother is worthless and does not watch them or take care of them very well. She is more worried about herself than anything. At least with them staying here, I know that they are being cared for and are safe. I can't stand them, but, I do not want to see them get hurt or anything. If something were to happen to either one when staying with their fucked up mother because I said they could not stay here, I would be unable to live with myself. I got the basement. When they start getting bad, or that baby starts screaming, it's off to the basement I go. It's no big deal.

Got chemo again in a few days, I'm going to ask the doc when I get my next CT scan. I'm also going to be starting Chantix in the next few days when it arrives. Don't know how that's gonna go. I hope it works. I'm tired of being a smoker and have tried everything and failed.

That's it for now.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!! NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!!

Tuesday, September 11

No Chemo Today

Just woke up. Not going to be doing chemo today. Feel really good. Just started my first cup of coffee.

The girl wants to go to the pet store today to get some fish for her tank, that's what I think we will do.

The girl had a talk with the mom yesterday to bring the stupid bitch back to reality. Don't know if it worked, the mom didn't look to happy though. At one point she said " Well, I'm responsible for my kids", I wanted to look her square in the eye and say BS, we are. But I didn't

 It's been really nice out for the last week. I hope this weather trend stays, I don't want to turn that AC on anymore, try and save a little on the electric bill. Have had all the windows in the house open, the lady says to air the house out. I really can't smell anything, so it don't matter to me. I just want it to stay cool in here.

Well nothing much else is happening. I feel good and I hope and pray that these chemo drugs continue to work.

Take Care Guys

Later

Sunday, September 9

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday

Feeling pretty good today. I worked a 12 hour shift last night. That was rough, but, I made it. Just woke up and now I'm having my coffee. It has been really nice outside the past 2 days. Turned the AC off a couple nights ago.

Well, I have come to accept the fact the kids are going to be here for a little while. I don't like it, but, it's for the best. See, the mother is a real piece of work. She seems to not care about them at all, only when it is convenient. She is the type of mother that would pawn her kids off on anybody that would agree to watch them. Now, I do not like kids......but, I do not want to see them get hurt either. It's not their fault their mother is an unfit, self centered slut. At least them staying here, they are safe and being properly taken care of.

The girl wants to turn her into the state. If that happens we would become the guardians if the state decides she is unfit. I have advised my lady that, that is not going to happen. The kids can stay here till the mom comes to her senses (which I believe is never going to happen), or the dad gets out of the clink. They are not going to permanently live here. I am not, and will not be responsible for 2 children. Period. The dad, when he gets out is not crashing here either. Been there done that.

But, like I said, I'm feeling really good today. Just took my afternoon medicine and feel peachy. Was planning on going to the flea market this morning, but, after working a 12 hour shift. I was just not up to it, didn't have any money anyways.

Took the girl out to eat yesterday, we went to Ryans. Now, the last time we were at this particular Ryans, they were still doing things the old way. You walk in, order your steak dinner, then pay a few bucks for the mega bar (buffet) well they changed it. Now they had steak on the buffet. They had the usual buffet stuff, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, veggies.......etc   They also had steak, roast beef, ham and ribs for the meat.

I had a steak to start off with, it was really good. Went back to get another one and the only ones the girl had were cooked well done. I like my steak medium, with a little pink, red in the middle. I decided to try carved roast beef. Man that stuff was good. It melted in my mouth. I had 3 helpings. Needles to say, I ate to much. I was really impressed. All of the things I tried were very tasty. That is usually not the case with buffets. So, all in all, it was a very good dinner and well worth the cash.

I am not going to be going to Chemo this week. The doc has given me a week off so that my blood counts will get a chance to raise. I am still taking the chemo pill once a day though. I hope these drugs continue to work. I don't know when I will have my next CT scan. I hope it will be good news though.

Later All

Wednesday, September 5

It Was The Energy Drinks

Had Chemo yesterday. My blood sugar lvls were up but not as high as last week and no cause for concern.  The doc told me they were that lvl yesterday and have been that lvl since I have started because of the steroids they are giving me. I told the doc about the energy drinks and he agreed, and stated that was why they were so high last week. So, needless to say I'm off em'.

Feel really good today, for the last week I have been having a problem with my right calf muscle, I think I pulled it while I was sleeping a few days ago. Well, that is starting to heal up and don't hurt very much now.

So, things are going peachy. Got some good sleep yesterday and last night, on my second cup of coffee this morning, lol.

Like I stated before, I'm not buying music anymore, baseball cards as well. It's a waste. I love playing classic video games and that is what this room in my basement is going to be dedicated to. Today's baseball cards are cool but ain't worth crap, or going to be worth crap because they make so many. In order to get the ones that will be worth something, you have to spend big time money, screw that. I'd rather spend the money on old video games. I don't care if they are worth or will be worth anything. I just love playing them.

My blood sugar lvl was at 400 something yesterday. My dad has to check his blood sugar lvls daily so I spoke with my mother about mine. She did say that is still very high, I advised her of what the doc said to ease her worries. I think I am going to watch my sugar intake and carbs for this next 2 weeks to see if I can get it lower.

Oh, the doc is giving me a week off from chemo because my blood counts yesterday were very low and he said I probably will not be able to take chemo next week. My count yesterday was 54, but he treated me anyways. I hope that these chemo drugs continue working and keep my cancer in remission. I hope, I hope. I pray to the lord everyday for his assistance and strength.

Well that's the report on yesterdays events, lol. Gotta go take my morning medicine. I'm feeling great and fighting this thing. The battle has just begun but, I have a good start and am hopeful. I will beat this.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!   NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!!


Tuesday, September 4

Chemo Day

I go in for Chemo today. I am real curious to see what my blood sugar lvls are. I feel fine. Good actually. No pain anywhere, appetite is up there.....etc.

I hope these chemo drugs are still working. I'm still taking 2-3 teaspoons of tumeric every day.

Just got up, drinking my coffee. Did not do anything yesterday but sleep. It's a crappy day again today. It's raining. Not that I really care. I like it being overcast, I don't like the sun. The doc says I'm supposed to stay out of the sun anyways being on the drugs I'm on.

My lady is still giving me shots every morning for blood clots. I think the lord up above for sending the first one. I feel I am a better person because of it.

I don't have anything else planned for today. Chemo days usually wipe me out anyways. The lady has an appt. to go see the bum in the clink today, I think he goes to court tomorrow.

I watched the baby for a couple hours yesterday. Everything was fine until an hour into it. It woke up. Started making noise and then bam.......full onslaught.......scream, cry.......etc.

This went on for a good 20 minutes. I tried everything, my lady left a bottle, didn't work, pacifier, didn't work. I noticed the baby would quit crying when I stood over the crib. Turned on the light, presto.......silence. It just didn't like being in the dark. I don't know how my lady does it. I can not put up with it.

Like I said, I'm feeling really good today, looking forward to chemo later. I'll come back and let you all know what happened.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!  NEVER SURRENDER!!!!!!!!

Monday, September 3

Happy Labor Day

Nothing going on here. Have both kids and it's crappy outside. It has been raining for 2 days now. Was going to maybe take the lady out for a steak last night, she wound up sleeping all day so we didn't go. I had Chinese take out. It was pretty good.

Don't have anything planned for today, I go in for Chemo tomorrow. I am curious to see what my blood sugar lvls are now that I have quit the energy drinks. I feel ok, little tired, but I just woke up.

Well, I have made a decision, once again. This room in my basement is going to be strictly for video games. No baseball cards, no music. Today's baseball cards are way to much money and I no longer listen to music any longer, only in the car. The record table I built awhile ago is going to be taken apart and I'm putting shelves up in that place for games. Man I have alot of crap, I may have to rent a storage unit.

The lady is starting to accumulate a pretty big crap pile as well.

She's pissed off at me today for smoking down here. She is going to get the pills she needs to quit in a few days and she says she can smell the cig smoke. She has got this over fucking sensitive nose that is frankly getting on my dam nerves. Here lately I have been thinking in my head how things would be without her. I would not have to deal with her worthless fucking family, do what ever I want. Nothing to tie me down. But, then I think of all the times I like her here.Her family is the is the big problem, so I have mentioned in this blog before. I don't think she has heard anything from the idiot up north. I'm surprised, my lady got her check. They are usually calling about this time to borrow money.

Fucking scum. They will never change.

Saturday, September 1

Same Same

Howdy all. Things are going the same around here. Been working from home and sleeping. That's all I do if I'm not working. Sleep. Went to chemo a few days ago, the doc said my blood sugar was off the charts and they had to give me a shot of insulin. I have never had a problem with my blood sugar before. I think it may be due to the energy drinks I had been drinking. I started drinking energy drinks a couple weeks ago besides coffee when I work, because they worked better. I have given up on the energy drinks and will see what my blood sugar lvls are in a few days.

Other than that, things have been going ok. Still putting up with that screaming baby. I don't know how my wife can deal with it. I have been spending most of my time down here away from the little monster. The baby is starting to get her teeth in, so that means crying constantly. Don't know whats going to happen with the bum, he's still in the clink and his slut wife is living high on the hog with her boyfriend I guess.

Taking the lady to the flea market later today. I hope to find some classic video game deals. Not going to buy anymore music I have enough and plus don't really listen to music any longer. That's what I did when I drank. I have not had a real drink in over 3 months. So, it is pretty safe to say I am a non drinker now. Which is good. I was wasting my life away doing that.

I have neglected that pool so bad. The water is now light green, lol. I may do something to it this weekend. I just do not have the energy to do anything really. This chemo is hitting me hard. I'm just glad the only side effect is being tired and having no energy. Slept about 15 hours yesterday, I'm trying to wake up now. Feel pretty good actually, may take the lady to Denny's for breakfast, I'm not sure.

The bitch is coming to get her fucking brood today so we will have the weekend to ourselves. Might go out for a steak tonight, who knows.