Dave Getting Stronger: Weight Gain

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Weight Gain

I am now up to 152lbs. On my limited diet I gained back about half of the weight I lost. Hopefully next week I start excercising and some of the new weight will be muscle too. I feel better today and hope to be out of the woods by tomorrow. I hope everyone is finding a way to enjoy the dreary part of Fall. Maybe Eli and I have some puddle splashing to do this afternoon.

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Shannon K said...: David.....Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and very proud of your strength and determination. You are in my thoughts always and I wish you nothing but the best. I was listening to the radio the other day and "Comfortably Numb" came on and brought back some great memories....Life was so simple at that time and you are always part of those fun memories and great times!!!!! Love you- Shannon; November 15, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Anonymous said...: David, I am glad you are feeling better today. Keep on Eatting! XOXO EAH; November 15, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Leeann said...: Dave,

Congratulations on the weight gain! I'm glad you are feeling better. Hopefully the rain has moved out some now. I was surprised by how cool it felt tonight with the breeze. Definitely feels like fall! The stars are gorgeous tonight with the clear skies.

Keep plowing on!

Leeann; November 15, 2007 at 10:23 PM

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I was diagnosed with "Stage III Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma NOS" in August 2007, at 34 years old, with an amazing wife, two kids, loving dog, and generally feeling (as I continue to so feel), as blessed as anyone on this earth.

Stage III means the cancer is in more than one place (my abdomen and clavical), but not in my bone marrow. T-Cell Lymphoma is standard cancer of the lymph node system. N.O.S. means "not otherwise specified", or not one of the standard forms of T-Cell cancer, but somewhat understood nonetheless.

I am going through CHOP chemotherapy until late November. If all goes well, then the cancer will be killed and I'll be back to normal. If there are unexpected hurdles along the way, then I'm in excellent hands with world-wide Lymphoma experts at Georgetown, Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Weight Gain

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