Its been several days since I last posted. Really not too much to report. All is well on this end and Melissa is still as much of a goddess as ever. She is simply the most patient and hottest caregiver ever. She rocks! I know it gets hard for her to "go get me a glass of water" or "can you fix me some soup?" The good news is that things are simply getting better day by day. My appetite is on the mend in a big way. I markedly feel hunger and food is tasting better. I ate 2 egg mcmuffins this morning before 9AM. A big breakthrough, as my daily breakfasts have consisted of 2 frozen waffles and a popcicle. I'm pumped that I can eat some real food now. I have had a few plain burgers and grilled cheese is also a winner.
Physical recovery keeps on progressing as well. We are thankful everyday when we see my lab report and see that my counts are getting closer to normal each day. Things are going so well on the recovery end that the doc has decided to give us a couple of days off from clinic over the next week. We are very excited about this for sure. The energy part is still pretty tough on me. The best time of day for me is the first 3-4 hours after I wake in the AM. After that, I become pretty fatigued. It is usually around that time that we are wrapping up at clinic. When we get home around 1 or 2, I hit the couch for the afternoon. I usually come back around about 5 or 6 and then crash again for bed time at 10. Tough schedule, I know. Trust me, I'm dying to have more to do and to be able to do it. I guess that is about it for now. Oh- only a week and a half for CFB season to ramp up. I'll have a TON of time on my hands to keep up with everything. If I'm lucky, I'll be able to get my ass in the UGA/UF game at the end of October. I keep telling myself that anyway.
Anyone that knows you even a little knows that an afternoon on the couch is NOT your idea of a good time. And soon enough you'll be back in the gym inspiring us all and making us eek out that one last push-up or squat. So glad to hear your appetite is coming back!
Posted by: Cria | August 19, 2008 at 05:28 PM
More Zone-ified meals headed your way this weekend, now that those tastebuds are coming on back!
So glad to hear that you'll get some days off. A much needed break, I'm sure!
Keep it up my dears...because as sick and twisted as it sounds, I'm looking forward to my first Murph being the celebration of DAY 1 of the JWOD. Next thing to calendar: Jeff and Melissa's post-transplant century!! How about tequila instead of beer?
You all are amazing...
Posted by: Jules - Freedom | August 20, 2008 at 08:05 AM
So glad you're getting your appetite back and making all these great steps to recovery... and Melissa is pretty great. :) I've always liked having her for a sister! Sounds like you haven't had alot of time to be bored, but if so, maybe you're watching the Olympics and getting pumped from that! Football is starting soon too! It's not quite the same, but I'm in a season of "counting the days" as well! Thanks for keeping us all posted... love you guys!
Posted by: Tamara Baker | August 20, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Hey Jeff, so glad to hear that things are getting better for you! I've been out of touch with posting on your blog, but I have been reading it to keep up with you. I gave platelets a couple of weeks ago and am going again next week - hoping for a new PR :) Take care, hope to see you soon!
Posted by: Alisa | August 20, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Hey Jeff, great title/subject! So glad things are getting better for you.
My mom always says, just keep on keepin' on. I have found myself saying that to people. Oh wait. Does this mean I'm turning into my mom?!?
Anyway, thinking about you and Melissa.
Posted by: Paige | August 21, 2008 at 08:49 AM
'sup y'all? hope the taste buds continue to welcome new flavors. glad things are goin' well. get that pull up bar installed and i'll come over so you can show me that whole "kip" thing i hear so much about.
rock on, bro.
Posted by: carter freedom | August 21, 2008 at 05:55 PM
So when are we going to go get wings at Taco Mac?? :) I think thats the name of the place... sorry its been a couple of days but life is CRAZY... I got my kids on Tuesday and we started the day in partial lockdown, what joy is mine, anyways it was fine but we have a lot of changes this year and I am adjusting a little slower than I would like. I have a lot of kids... again so I am trying to get energy up (I know its probably a compliment, but still).
Did you watch Michael Phelps win all the races?? I am watching track and field right now. Miss you guys more than you know. I was introducing my kids to my family through pictures. They were all really glad to know you are on the mend... one of these days I'll have to get Melis down here to meet Libby, the horse I have been riding... I don't know that we can ride double on trail like we used to, but I think she would like her. Ok, that was a rambling post. :)
Love you!!!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | August 21, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Yo J & M,
always good to hear good news coming from you. You're both so impressive with the way you're handling this challenge and keeping you spirits up. I just got back from my 2nd round of platelet donation, and I didn't screw it up this time! They give you a mini-DVD to watch while they vampire you, and I watched Semi-Pro both times. It is one of the funniest damn movies I've ever seen. I highly recommend it.
Stay Strong.
Posted by: Scott G. | August 22, 2008 at 10:59 AM