Seems like every day I feel a bit more energy. We have started walking daily, in addition to whatever we are doing for the day. Key is starting to make it a habit, load the baby up in the stroller, and go for a walk. We don't go far, only 1.6 miles, but it feels like 10 miles for me. Its may not seem like much, but after 2 surgeries, radiation, and yervoy infusions thats a long distance. It feels good.
To add to our health quest, my newest purchase is a fitbit flex. Its a handy little bracelet that tracks my steps for the day, quality of sleep, calories burned etc. It lets me know on a normal day how active I am, vs whatever goal I have for myself. It all lays out online on a graph by day, week etc. Its a nice visual, and provides a good goal for where I want to be. I can also compete with friends who have the fit bit as well. (Im a tad competitive) :) Im super excited to see my progress.
So ultimately Ive been starting to really see a shift in how I feel. However, nights are still rough. Im having nerve pain in my hand, arm, and back. It all seems to really impact me at night when Im attempting to sleep. It keeps me up, and some nights are worse than others. The past few nights Ive been in pain and only gotten 2-3 hours of sleep. I feel back to square one on that front. Pain meds dont touch it. They make me sleepy and in pain, and unable to sleep. Not a fun combo. Id rather just suffer in pain, and not be sleepy than be exhausted and unable to sleep. That just makes me angry and frustrated. Im talking to the doctor tomorrow to up the does on my nerve meds. That should hopefully help.
Overall, Im doing okay. Better than Ive been in a while. Still a work in progress. Still nervous about my upcoming scan, and the possibility of bad news. Im just trying to see the positive. For now, Im just working on taking a few extra steps a day, and eating better.
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