Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11716393)

I thought I would post an update since someone usurped my thread title here. My incision is still sore, but has been filling in more at the bottom where my skin came apart, so that is a good sign. I have been able to use the riding mower with no additional discomfort and even pruned some branches today with the lopper. The cutting motion did make me use core muscles, and I broke a hell of a sweat, but I didn't feel too much pain from it, just a minor twinge here and there. And since I am not back on chemo yet, I can have a FEW pints tomorrow night at my class mini-reunion.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11716393)

I thought I would post an update since someone usurped my thread title here. My incision is still sore, but has been filling in more at the bottom where my skin came apart, so that is a good sign. I have been able to use the riding mower with no additional discomfort and even pruned some branches today with the lopper. The cutting motion did make me use core muscles, and I broke a hell of a sweat, but I didn't feel too much pain from it, just a minor twinge here and there. And since I am not back on chemo yet, I can have a FEW pints tomorrow night at my class mini-reunion.

Originally Posted by Strongside (Post 11716516)

You the man, Ed!

EDIT: Enjoying things that others see as tedious work is profoundly admirable to me with folks in your situation. It's inspiring.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11716540)

I don't enjoy the work so much as I am relieved that I am able to do it again. Before my surgery, I was wondering if I would be able to mow again by mid-October. Cutting hedge branches with a lopper is not easy, either. That is tough wood! There were some easier ones, though, such as mulberry and something I have no clue what it is, but it has clusters of red berries on it. I am not going to do a taste test.

The pasture looks nice, like a putting green now. But, it has been raining like hell, so 5 days from now, I will be back out there on the mower.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11716664)

Even with that storm stretching all the way out to Dodge City tonight? It has been sounding like my house is stuck in a car wash!

Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 11716668)

Yeah. I'm north and west of Dodge and it started east of me. Glad you are getting rain though. Drought is no fun.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11718848)

Now I must survive until at least February 18th, because I just got 4 tickets to BLACK SABBATH on February 17th at the Sprint Center! :rockon:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11718846)

I did not. The first time I had it, the nurse monitored me closely to see if I would have a reaction. All I got was a cramp in one toe, but I think that was from the crappy bed I was on. One thing about the Avastin, it made my nose bleed a lot. It would either flow or I'd have bloody goop up in there throughout the day and night. I hope they told you the side effects, particularly about bleeding more from cuts and all that good stuff.

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave (Post 11718909)

Yes. Not looking forward to it. Bleeding and watch any cuts that may not heal. Some sound fairly sever, but 2 doctors said the side effects are very uncommon.

The possible bowel and intestinal perforations scare me the most. I really don't want to take it, but what choice do I have?

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams (Post 11718869)

Now that sounds like fun! You'll get there.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf Ed (Post 11718941)

I also plan to return to Denmark and make a side trip to Scotland, so I should amend that to "I must survive until at least mid-June." If I try some haggis over there, that may be the end of me, though!