As you may already know, Steve has completed his first round of chemo (part A) and apart from an allergy to maxilon (the anti nausea tablet that was meant to make him feel better!) where he became very sick and disorientated, he has pulled up quite well.
The first week he experienced the fatigue he had heard much about. Basically stayed in bed with small spurts up and about.
This week, a great improvement - nearly back to normal - up and about and getting excited about the great work the staff did with the photo shoot on the weekend.
He's started giving me cheek - a good sign he's back!
Yesterday he went for an early morning 500m walk to the beach - when the air was cool and the birds were very vocal - he really enjoyed having the energy to move again.
This week its about rebuilding his strength so he is stronger for next week when he goes back to hospital for Part B of his chemo.
He says hi to everyone and has been really overwhelmed by the emails, cards and well wishes.
Each messages make him smile - he is very grateful for them - feel free to keep them coming.
We will spend the next couple of days away so he really switches off - I've noticed he finds that hard to do!
But he'll get better at it,
feel free to write a message and I'll pass it on to Steve
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DeleteI hasven't blogged before and just tried to do one which doesn't look like it came through. Anyway thanks to Gaynor for sharing the blog address.
Not sure if Steve got my emails bombarding him with various bits of info but I have no doubt that he is in the best of loving hands.
Please give him a kiss and a hug from me and from all the Ball men too!
Had my first cut with Hung the other week. He did well but I missed Steve's masterful skill. I'm hanging in there til you're back on deck buddy. After 32 years I'm not going anywhere else.
Much love
Maggie xxx