Nearly a week has gone by since I last updated you folks. Well, I gotta tell you the whole deep vein thrombosis thing is a complete pain in my leg! No way No how did I think that a blood clot would have this much of an effect on me…..WRONG…..at this stage of the game, my blood clot is not stable….so, walking is limited to once an hour….elevating and resting is what is done the rest of the time. Anyone who knows me, knows that at times, I have a wee bit of difficulty just relaxing…..well, add on a huge amount of swelling and pain in moving about…and you have it! A not so happy Peggy, with swollen left ankle and leg, trying to maneuver my way around our house/patio……it is not a sight that all should see and very few will brave.
Soooo, just to give you a visual…..I am now injecting medicine 2 x a day……that’s right, INJECTING…..I have become far more familiar with veins and IV’s in the last few weeks, but no where did I sign up to inject myself twice a day. Call me a wimp….I still do NOT like needles. So, it is a twist of faith that I am now injecting my medicine for at least the next 3 months, possibly the next 6 months!!! Like I said, not my favorite part of the day!
Possibly, the most agonizing realization….the pain that comes with a blood clot….I mean suck in air, try not to wince, it will be ok, I can make it….but maybe not really…that look has become my facial glazed look when moving about. I do not like it….have I told you that already??? I mean, I do not like it at all!! So, in trying to find my new normal—the whole blood clot thing—-definitely a nasty curve that I was not expecting. I will power on, as I do best, but I have to admit it took me a few days to get my mojo back.
The Baby, that would be Andy to you all, has already left the west coast and made it to the mighty Midwestern town of Cincinnati this morning. I cannot say enough as to how Andy handled things in a pretty stressful, medical emergency way….totally calm, but I knew his angst, as he was driving just a little faster than normal to get us to the hospital and me to a safe medical environment where they could take care of all my problems. So Andy, I gotta give you some major kudos!! You got me to medical facility lickety split and then once we were headed San Diego way, made sure that the journey still had some fun in it!! I cannot think of anyone I would rather start my Bucket List Adventures with than my youngest brother Andy—thanks for making it a reality and whole lot of exciting from start to finish!
Now I have to pay a major tribute to my Mom, Jane. She surprised me this week and I can only tell you that it put a special loving feeling in my soul—thanks Mom for stepping beyond the norm and going with your gut. I believe, I must get my adventurous side from my momma and I cannot thank you enough!
Peggy's Journey 
Jane Anne goes pink for Peggy!!! Woot!
I feel your pain girl. I’ve told you I will come give your injections anytime you need no problem. Plus I’m probably the only friend you have who’s already done it to herself. Stay strong. It really does get better.
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I am counting on it getting better my friend, boy am I counting on it!!
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Thinking of you today. I know chemo just sucks but you can do it. Think good thoughts and go to a happy place! Will text later
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Will do—my Happy Places have warm waters, golden sunshine and cocktails:)
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Adding a roller coaster ride to a trip would wipe out anybody’s mojo, glad to hear your mojo is back, stay strong, your spirit will carry you the distance! Ann showed me the photo of your Mom’s new stylin’ do…love it!
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My Mom is something else!! I had to recharge my colors a bit–it gives me some seriously needed sassiness 🙂
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Your words are warming and inspiriational as you are stepping up the fight. Blood clots and pain no joke, just another level of Peggy. We know you will battle on and get this behind you. Awesome pics with Andy. We know that powered you up and you can’t be slowed down. So find a happy rockinpine spot, there’s so many, and get better. Pouring out our Love all over you. You are Strong!!
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Glad to say that everyday I am feeling a little stronger–chemo#3 is today, so it will be a long one–that is for sure
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Really sorry to hear about your blood clot troubles! You did NOT need that on top of the whole Meso thing! Are clots a side effect of Meso or the Medes you are getting? Or is it totally unrelated? Anyway, try not to let it get you down too much. You have had a tremendous attitude so far and you need to keep that up. Very important to be in the right place mentally. Hope they get the clots cleared up so you can continue soldiering on. Lots of relatives back here in Ohio are following your blog and admiring your spirit! Me, of course, the Velichkos, cousins Chris and Kathy, and others. Keep blogging and keep your chin up!! Love, Rick
P.S.— Did you like the pink on me and the Velichkos? I thought my pink goatee was pretty cool. Connor was very opposed to dying his hair for some reason, so he put a pink puppy bed on his head!! Looked cool — like a funky hat!
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Rick- I am soldiering on….it just took me a few days get my footing again…just another crazy twist in the road….loved to pink goatee…it put a special smile on my face 🙂
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So so sorry my friend to hear of this added complication and horrible pain! We are wincing with you and wishing we could whisk it all away. Hang in there – we know your spirit will get you thru this too. You are your momma’s daughter – what spirit she has too 💫💝
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Jeanine- Wish I could plan a great escape to the East Coast…I have been totally grounded-NO air travel for the next few months…sorta kinda sucks badly 😦
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