melsamei's Cancer Blog
May 24, 2008
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The school year is finished. Yeah! Trying on swimsuits, Boo! My daughter has completed 5th grade and managed to be a honor roll student all year. I will gladly accept the grades that we worked for. The end of the year project was a parade float. Our state was New York and we chose a Broadway theme. Complete with music (thanks to ipod and idoc). As a non-craft oriented parent, the float was acceptable and made it through the parade.
Next, I am trying to work from home. What a chore! It is not as easy as I thought. I no longer have any drive or desire to work hard. I have worked my entire life and I liked being busy. After a year of being sick (chemo., surgery, reconstruction), I just want to lay in bed. I am not motivated to do anything. Cook, clean, exercise, etc. Although I have been exercising and while I have achieved minimal weight loss, I am rebuilding the strength my body once posessed. It is very difficult to have been a semi-athletic person and try to regain some type of athletic ability after cancer. I am not very patient and the weight loss process seems to be very slow.
Lymphedema, my next hurdle. It is not in my arm but in my back just around the bra line. Imagine, no compression sleeve or assistance. Physical therapy has been helpful but not a total relief. Part of my exercise issue lies with the uncomfortable lymphedema. How do you adjust to the new normal? I try to push past the discomfort but sometimes I give up. I am sure if I could shake another 10 pounds off the scale, it would be better. I would also be happier about the swimsuit scenario.
Finally, I am a city person that lives across the street from a floodplain and creek. A large bobcat, 40 pounder, decided to call my front porch home last night. It rolled around and took a nap for several hours before careening back to the wilderness. A brave person may have opened the door but my 2 little dogs may have raced out and made a tasty dinner for the feline. I called game and wildlife but no one came and I am hoping the animal has decided to stay in the wilderness.
I hope everyone has a fun weekend. I will be trying to eat healthy and exercise.
Mel
09.13.08 - 
Thanks for your support -
Good to hear from you.
I know you are proud of your Daughter. She seems to be a smart gal,she gets that from her Mom.
I know that you are a strong person and with help from your family, you will get through this time of your life.
Hug Sherri