Saturday the 9th March 2013 marked the 1 year mark since I walked out of our Singapore office to see a doctor because I felt sick. Looking back then I had no idea of the challenges that laid ahead of me.
So how are things 1 year on? Well at least we are quite a bit more optimistic that I won't die anytime soon but there is still a fair bit of treatment to go.
1. 8 months until we attempt the reversal again
2. Another bone marrow biopsy to ensure the cancer isn't increasing (25% left as of November 2012)
3. Depending on the bone marrow results more cancer treatment (hopefully not needed anytime soon)
4. Gain my fitness back from the last surgery (until I lose it again after the next surgery)
I'm pretty certain 2013 is going to be a long year. I remember being told by family and colleagues that as you grow older the years get quicker. I probably would have agreed before moving to Singapore but I feel now the years get quicker when you do the same thing year after year.
2011 for me was a long year and for good reasons. I met lots of amazing people and made lasting friendships, I travelled to lots of new countries and tried lots of new things. 2012 on the other hand also was a long year but for mainly bad reasons (although some good things did happen in 2012).
What did March 2012 to March 2013 entail
The Bad:
1. Getting diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia
2. Spending 4.5 months in hosptial
3. Losing 25kg
4. Having half my large bowel removed
5. Infections, Infections, Infections and more Infections
6. Having to leave Singapore
7. Being cut open 3 times
8. Learning the reversal failed and I have to wait 8 more months
9. Losing my voice and living with the fact that it will probably never come back fully (there goes my dreams to become the next Australian idol..... that and the fact I could never sing..... minor details)
The Good:
1. Seeing Sydney Swans win the Grand Final
2. Mark and Erin's wedding
3. Running 5km in the Colour Run
4. Meeting lots of new people, although the majority are medical professionals its always good to meet new people
5. 16km hike from the 1,000 steps to Sky High
Heres hoping when I do a post in a years time that the "Good" list is longer than the "Bad" list.
So how are things 1 year on? Well at least we are quite a bit more optimistic that I won't die anytime soon but there is still a fair bit of treatment to go.
1. 8 months until we attempt the reversal again
2. Another bone marrow biopsy to ensure the cancer isn't increasing (25% left as of November 2012)
3. Depending on the bone marrow results more cancer treatment (hopefully not needed anytime soon)
4. Gain my fitness back from the last surgery (until I lose it again after the next surgery)
I'm pretty certain 2013 is going to be a long year. I remember being told by family and colleagues that as you grow older the years get quicker. I probably would have agreed before moving to Singapore but I feel now the years get quicker when you do the same thing year after year.
2011 for me was a long year and for good reasons. I met lots of amazing people and made lasting friendships, I travelled to lots of new countries and tried lots of new things. 2012 on the other hand also was a long year but for mainly bad reasons (although some good things did happen in 2012).
What did March 2012 to March 2013 entail
The Bad:
1. Getting diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia
2. Spending 4.5 months in hosptial
3. Losing 25kg
4. Having half my large bowel removed
5. Infections, Infections, Infections and more Infections
6. Having to leave Singapore
7. Being cut open 3 times
8. Learning the reversal failed and I have to wait 8 more months
9. Losing my voice and living with the fact that it will probably never come back fully (there goes my dreams to become the next Australian idol..... that and the fact I could never sing..... minor details)
The Good:
1. Seeing Sydney Swans win the Grand Final
2. Mark and Erin's wedding
3. Running 5km in the Colour Run
4. Meeting lots of new people, although the majority are medical professionals its always good to meet new people
5. 16km hike from the 1,000 steps to Sky High
Heres hoping when I do a post in a years time that the "Good" list is longer than the "Bad" list.
Hi I'm James from Singapore, just randomly got on to your webpage while trying to learn more about color run. It was interesting to know more about the event and I'm feeling so pumped up to join when it comes here. It is also pretty amazing to see the good(and the bad) stuffs you had done and I really like reading your posts, like it kind of got me at ease. Anyway, I wish you all the best and I'm sure the "Good" list will definitely grow longer! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks James, I didn't realise the Color run was heading to Singapore so I'll definitely let my friends know.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the run!