On 8/18/2014 2:26 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> I know that many of you have sent thoughts and prayers my way, so I feel
> obligated to share some news.
>
> With doctor permission, I started taking vitamin K-2 supplements on
> Friday. Today my platelets were up to 44,000 from a low of 13,000 on
> Thursday. No new bruising or bleeding.
>
> I have been having a terrible weakness in my thighs and legs causing me
> to have a walker wherever I'm sitting as I can't always get myself up. I
> think this is from the steroids, so I discontinued them today, with
> doctor permission, and hope to start feeling a lot better without them.
>
> He ordered me some kind of breathing machine which I can't figure out,
> Home Health Care and Home Physical Therapy.
>
> Had my first radiation treatment today. I'm so happy to just be doing
> something positive to treat this beast. 34 more treatments to go. Will
> have to do a few double-ups to make my flight on October 8.
>
> Will have steak for dinner tonight, with more green food on the side.
> Made a big bowl of chopped chicken livers to snack on with crackers
> before the TV. Got to get in as much iron and calcium as I can.
>
> Also got the go-ahead to take some big doses of B-12 for energy.
>
> The chicken came out very nicely on Friday. Still leftovers and would
> appreciate any hints to hide dark meat. All I can think of is chicken
> salad with lime-mayo, celery and onion.
>
> The induction cook top finally came today. Might try it to saute some
> green food with dinner.
>

Sounds like you're moving firmly in the right direction - bravo!

That leftover chicken would be dandy in enchiladas with some Hatch chile
and cheese.