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Cancer Support

aka-chmeee

(1,189 posts)

32. I was only 64 at onset

Reply to alfredo (Reply #25)

Thu Feb 21, 2019, 07:42 AM

Feb 2019

had 35 radiation treatments and 7 chemo with cisplatin (whatever the heck that is!). And maybe encouraging that I was out 3 years before I gained any significant amount of weight. Like you, veggies are my favorite food now. Stir fry, veggie soups, etc. I think after a while, we unconsciously adjust our taste expectations and "forget" what things tasted like before. And, despite my complaints, it beats Hell out of the alternative. As you said, "Enjoy each Day!"

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Status update. Three years since my feeding tube was inserted. [View all] alfredo Feb 2019 OP

;-) elleng Feb 2019 #1

Happy for you to have another day and a chance to update us... Moostache Feb 2019 #2

I remember when you had so much trouble awhile ago . I am so glad life is good for you lunasun Feb 2019 #3

Glad things are going in the right direction and you can taste food! We take so much for Doodley Feb 2019 #4

Yay! I'm so happy! Solly Mack Feb 2019 #5

Glad you're feeling better! Paz. RestoreAmerica2020 Feb 2019 #6

Thank you. It's always encouraging to share the progress and the positives! TygrBright Feb 2019 #7

Everybody talks about health (in my circle). erlewyne Feb 2019 #8

Whatever happen you deal with it. There's no viable option alfredo Feb 2019 #23

Welcome to the light at the end of the tunnel DFW Feb 2019 #9

I have to credit my doctors at the VA. alfredo Feb 2019 #24

Sounds like you were in good hands, indeed DFW Feb 2019 #31

Great! aka-chmeee Feb 2019 #10

I swore I would not gain back the weight, TNNurse Feb 2019 #11

Yeah I turn 74 next week. That is why recovery is dragging. alfredo Feb 2019 #25

I was only 64 at onset aka-chmeee Feb 2019 #32

One thing I've learned: Enjoy every day of your life! CaptainTruth Feb 2019 #12

Thank you for the update,... magicarpet Feb 2019 #13

Spring is significant for me, I was declared cancer free May 3rd alfredo Feb 2019 #26

You are very inspiring! What a great attitude! yardwork Feb 2019 #14

So proud of you for coping as well as you have! Karadeniz Feb 2019 #15

Hope each day samplegirl Feb 2019 #16

Thyroid advice Chicagogrl1 Feb 2019 #17

I will bring that up when I see my gp. alfredo Feb 2019 #27

Brave. That's what you are lillypaddle Feb 2019 #18

Oh my! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #19

I'm a hyper person, maddengly cheerful. alfredo Feb 2019 #29

Thank You for sharing. k and r Stuart G Feb 2019 #20

You're making yourself better, great to hear. JudyM Feb 2019 #21

What do you think helped you get better? n/t madisongrace Feb 2019 #22

I love earl grey too n/t deek Feb 2019 #28

Thanks for all the responses. I didn't know cancer was so popular, alfredo Feb 2019 #30

☀️❤️ Love and strength to everyone in this thread. ❤️☀️ we can do it Feb 2019 #33

Thank you. alfredo Feb 2019 #36

Dear alfredo, CrispyQ Feb 2019 #34

It's character buildingprevail. alfredo Feb 2019 #37

You have such a good attitude LiberalLoner Feb 2019 #35

I might not completely understand the gravity of my situation. alfredo Feb 2019 #38

Great news malaise Feb 2019 #39

I still have to guard against aspiration. alfredo Mar 2019 #40

wish I could hug you in person :) JHan Apr 2019 #41

Thanks. It's been a long strange trip. alfredo Apr 2019 #42

You've inspired me with your positive attitude PennyK Apr 2019 #43

Thanks alfredo Apr 2019 #44