UP and Down

I've been home from the hospital for a week but I've had little improvement. People who've experienced pneumonia say that the recovery takes a long time. I'm inclined to believe them now since I'm not seeing much improvement at all. I'm still having trouble talking for any length of time even though my voice is stronger now so I just keep the talking to a minimum.

While I was in the hospital I received so many cards daily that kept my spirits up and helped with my positive attitude. I want to thank everyone who sent cards and flowers, candy and Belgian cookies.

I met with my Oncologist from the drug trial and since I'd been off the drug for 15 days he decided that I shouldn't go back on them. He wants me to have a CT Scan tomorrow so he can make a decision on whether I should go back on the trial drug. He'll get the results of the CT test on Monday which co-incidentally is also the 21st day of being off the pill. If I miss 21 days of taking the pill the trial would bounce me out. So if he decides I should stay I would take the pill at the office and still be in the trial. If he decides the other way I could research another lung cancer drug trial.

I'm focusing on improving my eating so I can get some strength back. I figure my stomach is about the size of a walnut so try to eat something every two hours if I can.

Don has been a great caregiver and actually WOWed me with his ability to cook, wash clothes, and keep me fed and warm. It's been a fantastic surprise.