#32 - Mar. 9th, 2024

I am realizing I am a “hospital door closed” type of guy. I think I’m realizing that because I’m also the guy that “creep peeks” into other rooms as I walk by.   

Today was a pretty good day. Megan and I got to have a “normal” lazy day. With the IVC filter in place, they started me back on low-dose aspirin to have at least a small amount of blood thinning. So far, so good. No bleeds. With that being said, They also moved me up to mechanical soft foods today. I don’t really even like tomato soup, but it was amazing 🤩 

This evening after dinner they upgraded me to regular diet. I feel like a king. 👑 however, from this last hospital session, I’m a bit fun shy and will slowly be creeping up the texture scale of foods. Probably won’t be having Funyuns or Captain Crunch in the near future. 

They even “dangled the carrot” in front of me with the potential of getting out tomorrow. I’ve learned my lesson. No celebrating until a see this building in the rear view mirror, and even then, baby steps. 

Still having pain in chest but it’s better than it was. 

Still having pain in my flank but it’s better than it was. Throat is the same. I went for 4x walks today. Did some breathing exercises. I feel damn near human. 

I just remind myself to stay in the moment. As hard as that can be. I know that there are more hard roads ahead. I just need to take small victories when I can. Those small victories are what gives me the drive to keep pushing forward. 

The reason I am strong is because

 I have no other option. 

Love you all. 

Dave