Tipping point
Today was supposed to be a big day.
today was the scan to determine my future path. Surely I would remember that?
I woke in my armchair earlier. I had great difficulty adjusting to my surroundings. I had to check to see what day it was and what I was supposed to be doing. I remembered the scan. Or did I? I remembered that I was supposed to have done it, but the memories of the actual event are vague to say the least.
I remember Daughter bursting into my bedroom and telling me to get up. I sort of remember her driving us to the hospital. Yes, there was a white doughnut machine that I had to lie in and I clearly remember a robotic voice telling me to hold my breath. Then there was a wheelchair but that’s it. Did that really happen today?
I think I may have tipped over into some kind of disconnect.
I would normally be thinking of going for a coffee in the village now…. I think. But do I want a coffee? Have I the energy?
The only conclusion I can come to is that the brain has shut down. I’m in a mental exclusion zone. Am I excluded from the world or is the world excluded from me? I don’t konw. Bugger! I’m confused.
I don’t know what I am doing here.
Talk amongst yourselves.
That is really weird, I know I have a different cancer but I have never experienced anything like that. Maybe too many painkillers? My memory has got worse, especially forgetting words but that could just be down to age. I hope you recover soon and get back to whatever is normal for you now. Good luck with your scan results and hope for the best results for you. I can’t imagine the stress you must be under. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing, I appreciate it as others do. I check every day to see how you are.
Yes! Every day I check and appreciate all updates. Cancer sucks.
Maybe just a combination of things? The pain meds, the cancer and just plain exhaustion. I’m glad your daughter is close by to keep an eye on you. Hope tomorrow is better for you. Hang in there.
My daughter is a real fortress of goodwill, love, and amazing support, as my wife died last Friday.
Grandad, you’re living through a really awful place – thank you for your message – please accept my finest wishes to you and Herself…
Daughters do that sort of thing!
Sympathies, Scrobs. We’re thinking of you and yours too.