Round 2 dose 1

I had intentions of writing this update last Wednesday enroute to Florida, but my laptop never made it out of my bag and the next few days passed like a whirlwind. Its now Sunday afternoon and I’m on the flight home. I was in Marco Island, Florida for work. We have employees all over the world and every few years we have a meeting where everyone gets together. There were a few team building and bonding exercises – like building a raft on which we had to float a margarita (in the ocean with the waves pouring in). We accomplished pretty much everything we set out to, plus found some time for fun – like a 2 hour Jet Ski expedition. The ocean was a bit rough so at first it was a little frightening going at 5 and 6 foot swells, but by then end we were charging headfirst at the waves and flying off of them like it was nothing. Tough job, but somebody has to do it. Monday it’s back to the office as usual.

I had my first dose of Round 2 on Tuesday before leaving for Florida. The 2 weeks I had off from treatment flew by. Though I didn’t visit the hospital once during the break, I still felt as though I had never left. Things went smoothly and I felt OK afterwards. We had some discussions about my diarrhea because it didn’t really slow down during the break. I am going to push forward with treatment, try a few other homeopathic options and see where things go. As long as I am not getting dehydrated they want me to continue at my current dose levels. I’m taking it one week at a time. I only had minor problems with the taste buds on Wednesday and I am feeling wicked exhausted today, but no new symptoms which is always good. Dose 2 is on Tuesday and I’m hoping to catch up on some sleep before then.

This trip was a good test for me to see if I am ready to start taking on more work travel and I discovered I most definitely am not ready. My system couldn’t handle pretty typical American food and I made more trips to the bathroom than I can count, so it’s apparent that I’m not ready to take off for Timbuktu and whatever their local delicacy may be. I’m disappointed - it’s been 6 months since my surgery and I’m nowhere near back to pre-surgery condition. I know it takes longer each time to bounce back, but my intestines are showing no signs of slowing down. My doctors tell me to be patient, but everyone realizes my patience is wearing thin.

I’m going to cut this short before I start whining and complaining and writing something that even I don’t want to read. I’ll post again later this week after my next dose. I’ll be home and more rested which will be better for everyone.