Driving Miss Cindy
Today's visit to Dr. Kavan, courtesy of Grandma Shirley was somewhat but not entirely revealing of what lies ahead. All the questions I asked my mom and Gilly to pose were asked. We have no alternative but to take what information is thrown our way, and remain on top of our game, waiting in the stands for the rest of the news to follow.
Gilly had the usual quick neurological examination and he confidently reported that he "passed in flying colours." Apparently, he will continue to be followed by Dr. Kavan through the Neuro (Gilly was given the option today, and he chose wisely). He continues to work on twisting the rules a bit so as to permit Gilly to be a study participant. We should know the final answer on this matter by Tuesday. It doesn't make a huge difference, but cost to some extent is at stake, and the follow-up as a study participant may be more thorough. Regardless, the plan is still Temodal (chemo) and radiation. I am relieved to have a couple of the blanks filled in.
We continue to await the actual starting date for treatment; this will be determined by the Jewish (last we heard, it would be one and 1/2 to 2 weeks, so I'm guessing not before the middle of Pesach).
Early this morning I gingerly suggested to Gilly that he check with Dr. Kavan about driving while receiving treatment. I left it up to Gilly's discretion, so as not to infringe on his rights; I chose not to add the question to the journal that would be handed to my mother for the purposes of documenting Dr. Kavan's answers. It was just a quiet discussion between me and Gilly.
I must say, my husband pleasantly surprised me. I did not expect him to broach the topic because he was so high on yesterday's news. It would have been tough for anyone to lay this new sense of freedom back down on the line. But Gilly put his ego aside and pragmatically put forth the question. Dr. Kavan said that there is no law against it, but he does not suggest it, and in his country, it would be against the law.
So I tentatively asked, "Will you listen to his suggestion?" Gilly immediately responded, "Absolutely!" We celebrated by having Gilly drive me and Liylah for her appointment at the vet's (a few blocks away).
I asked him to describe the experience to you all: "It felt like a sixteen year old getting his license for the first time. And I promise not to drive around town just for the sake of driving; only in an emergency I will drive, or if I have to. Even now."
I asked, "You think it's better if I drive? Even now?" "I wouldn't say better, but it's wiser," he replied. Until I get my 100% release from the doctor to drive, I won't drive. I don't have my 100% balance and that makes a big difference."
I found his driving to be carefully executed, although a bit slower than usual (which is a good thing!!!). He seemed self-assured, saying that driving was automatic (excuse the pun); something he could never forget how to do.
It seems that Driving Miss Cindy will be put on hold for another couple of months at least. I may have to give up bread again (but never chocolate! I need some sort of vice).
Gilly, you demonstrate patience, acceptance, strength, love of life, appreciation, devotion, diligence and much, much more. We are in awe.
Gilly had the usual quick neurological examination and he confidently reported that he "passed in flying colours." Apparently, he will continue to be followed by Dr. Kavan through the Neuro (Gilly was given the option today, and he chose wisely). He continues to work on twisting the rules a bit so as to permit Gilly to be a study participant. We should know the final answer on this matter by Tuesday. It doesn't make a huge difference, but cost to some extent is at stake, and the follow-up as a study participant may be more thorough. Regardless, the plan is still Temodal (chemo) and radiation. I am relieved to have a couple of the blanks filled in.
We continue to await the actual starting date for treatment; this will be determined by the Jewish (last we heard, it would be one and 1/2 to 2 weeks, so I'm guessing not before the middle of Pesach).
Early this morning I gingerly suggested to Gilly that he check with Dr. Kavan about driving while receiving treatment. I left it up to Gilly's discretion, so as not to infringe on his rights; I chose not to add the question to the journal that would be handed to my mother for the purposes of documenting Dr. Kavan's answers. It was just a quiet discussion between me and Gilly.
I must say, my husband pleasantly surprised me. I did not expect him to broach the topic because he was so high on yesterday's news. It would have been tough for anyone to lay this new sense of freedom back down on the line. But Gilly put his ego aside and pragmatically put forth the question. Dr. Kavan said that there is no law against it, but he does not suggest it, and in his country, it would be against the law.
So I tentatively asked, "Will you listen to his suggestion?" Gilly immediately responded, "Absolutely!" We celebrated by having Gilly drive me and Liylah for her appointment at the vet's (a few blocks away).
I asked him to describe the experience to you all: "It felt like a sixteen year old getting his license for the first time. And I promise not to drive around town just for the sake of driving; only in an emergency I will drive, or if I have to. Even now."
I asked, "You think it's better if I drive? Even now?" "I wouldn't say better, but it's wiser," he replied. Until I get my 100% release from the doctor to drive, I won't drive. I don't have my 100% balance and that makes a big difference."
I found his driving to be carefully executed, although a bit slower than usual (which is a good thing!!!). He seemed self-assured, saying that driving was automatic (excuse the pun); something he could never forget how to do.
It seems that Driving Miss Cindy will be put on hold for another couple of months at least. I may have to give up bread again (but never chocolate! I need some sort of vice).
Gilly, you demonstrate patience, acceptance, strength, love of life, appreciation, devotion, diligence and much, much more. We are in awe.
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