I took a "time out" last month because of the various medical issues I had to deal with. I'm now half-way through the chemo and the radiation and now I've developed another problem - I can't swallow anything solid.
I spoke with the Radiologist yesterday and I agreed to have a feeding tube installed. I have to meet with a Gastroenterologist with a local office. We went back and forth on the timing of the meeting but finally agreed on 2:45 Friday (after the chemo). He's only in this office Mondays and Fridays with afternoon appointments so I'm hoping he does his surgical procedures in the mornings and I can get mine done Monday.
Also, I called my Cardiologist to tell them that I can't swallow anything hard which includes most of my pills - specifically the Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium. She told me that I could crush the Potassium and take it with Apple Sauce, Then she said she'd ask their pharmacist about what to do with the others. I haven't heard back yet.
I'll continue with my treatments and wait for some answers.
I did have several books that I tried getting into since last month. They were part of a batch of mystery/espionage titles that I picked up a couple of months ago. I've tried picking them up again but I still can't get interested.
A Small Town in Germany - John LeCarre
I first read this book back in '78.I was called for Jury Duty in The Bronx and during a break walked down the street and picked this up in a convenience store. I remembered it being pretty good.
Trouble Is My Business - Raymond Chandler
I don't normally read short story collections but this is more of a series of novelettes revolving around the classic detective Philip Marlowe. It's classic Chandler but I can't seem to get into it.
Funeral in Berlin - Len Deighton
This is one of those books that I've always wanted to read and, now that I have the opportunity, I can't.
I brought a book with me to my chemo session last week and have made some progress. I've read about 80 pages so far and will probably read some more later on. Maybe I've turned a corner. I hope so.
Anyway, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! December is up next and with it - Christmas!
Till then...
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