Today was a gorgeous day in the Big Apple, unfortunately Jamie and I were not really allowed to enjoy it. Yesterday was an uneventful day where we caught up on some errands running to the grocery stores, etc.
Today, Jamie woke to having a fever and a pretty good cough. We had a bit of a role reversal today, where I got to play caregiver for a little while. I ran to the store to pickup some over the counter medication to help her with her symptoms. Jamie stayed in bed and rest and I made my way to the hospital for a 1pm check-in. I was admitted about 2pm and caught a break. Nick (the other patient from NJ who is in this trial also was getting admitted so we requested to be put in the same room which we got placed in #531).
My Creatinine level was at 1.7 and it needed to be 1.6 or lower to get the chemo administered, so they opted to pump me full of fluids. Its like breaking the seal when you're drinking beer. I now seem to need to go every ten minutes, the number came down to 1.3 and they proceeded with the treatment. We found out that Nick received 510 MG of Taxol, me being in the next cohort received 530 MG. That's all for today, please keep Jamie in your thoughts that she will hopefully get better.
In having spent now almost a month in New York, you tend to notice things.... A person can purchase about anything on the streets of NYC. I misplaced my brown belt, I got one off the street for $3. They sell many other things: scarves, knock off designer purses for women, knockoff designer sunglasses to look like the stars, 600 Thread count bed sheets, Fresh fruit and vegetables (they at least advertise they are fresh), and many other things. If any of these items interests anyone don't hesitate to shoot me an email or call and I'll pick one up for you.
I think that I am getting to act more and more like a New Yorker. I seem to walk with a purpose on the sidewalks when I'm feeling good. For the most part I don't need a map to get around on the Subway system. I do listen to my Ipod when I'm alone, but I would imagine that very few New Yorkers have the same songlist that I do. I was riding the #6 train to the hospital listening to country singer George Strait's greatest hits. I have this songlist thanks in part to the fact that it is a hand me down iPod from Ryan, and because Jamie's iPod is linked up with her computer I don't have a way of changing the songlist from what Ryan had on the iPod from a couple of years ago. You might be real interested in hearing some of the songs that Ryan has downloaded on this iPod, it is pretty sappy. If anyone knows it is possible and how to change the tunes for two iPods on one computer let me know, I would be interested to know how. Well, I'm about halfway through the Taxol bag of chemo, I have Ifosfomide and Carboplatin to follow and now have to pee again, good night from Room #531. Post to you tomorrow. -John
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good luck cuz! you and jamie are in my prayers. stay strong and kick some ass new york stile! love ya,meri
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