since my first visit to Lenox Hill. That was to clear out my colon before the operation that would switch myn"output" to an ostomy bag. Returned Thursday September 3, and remained stable until last Sunday. At that point, I felt listless, could barely move my body across the apartment. Finally contacted 911, who sent over an ambulance to take me back to Lenox Hill. The workers were very warm and supportive. Anemia! That's was the cause of the listlessness.
I remained for five (long) days. Lots of phosphates pumped into my body. Had to fast until Tuesday morning to make the passage clear. Spent a lot of time on my cot. Watched tv---was able to watch what I thought was going to be one of the pivotal series between the Yankees and Blue Jays. Pivotal it was not. The Yankees made Toronto a laughing stock, decimating the Blue Jay pitching staff. Kind of a joke. I finally left on Friday night, my doctor warned me to have a tremendous amount of liquids. My friend Sarah and her husband drove me home, brought me some supplies and were very supportive.
Yesterday, first day back was a quiet day, not too strong, this morning when I awoke I felt much stronger---parts of my body reminded me of "the time before", when I could do anything I wanted. Went out twice, then at about 11, a kind of inner torpor seemed to invade my body, So two different feelings---I want to get out and move around---but I don't think my body is ready for it yet. Nothing to do but wait until tomorrow. I made a short trip to my bank and then to the used bookstore on Broadway near 81st--no problem there, but walked back very slowly.
Rest of day will read, listen to football scores, and maybe some web surfing. Next appointment is on Thursday at the Hemotolgist---oncologist. Will see how everything turns out.
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