Happy Independence Day

Those that have known me for more than 2 years know I am a cancer survivor. I blogged during my recovery time from my initial surgery, during the 6 months of chemo and right up through my last surgery. I finished chemo right around the end of June in 2007. I had a party, shared a bottle of Dom Pérignon and celebrated my independence from cancer on July 4th, 2007.

Two years ago, chemo had me wiped out. At one point, I remember having to rest half way from my recliner in the living-room while on my way to bed. My energy was zapped and the longer the chemo lasted, the worse I felt. I had gained a lot of weight from the steroids in the pre-meds, my "high weight mark" was 235 lbs, most of it was steroid weight coupled with my love of comfort food. There were numerous side effects and some are still with me, but they are now manageable without medication.

Now two years later, I am happy to report that all my scans and tests since then have come up great and show no sign of cancer. I have been dieting and dropped 50lbs. I have always enjoyed running and have taken that back up. I have been running 3 miles at least 4 times a week for the past month. Last night I went out for a run and got back home after going 5½ miles. Quite an accomplishment from where I had been, but I 'm nowhere near done. . . .

Thanks for reading and enjoy life while you have it!