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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain



Friday, June 25, 2010

"When I'm 64"

Some people may remember Cheap Trick from the 1970's. They are still working it, and were just recently asked to perform the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album for the 40th anniversary in 2007. They did- at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Orchestra. Since then Cheap Trick went on to record the album and produce a DVD with proceeds going towards battling cancer. They are now performing live in Las Vegas at the Paris every night. "When I'm 64" was written by Paul in the very early days, it was never considered a great song just a simple love song about growing older. If I continue to get good news and improve in my post transplant days I feel much better about growing older every day. I did get a 90% clean bill of health from the cardiologist (just need to confirm that Monday with a blood test) as he diagnosed a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which is four big words for  an unknown elevated heart rate after chemo or other trauma. P.O.T.S. eventually goes away with time and exercise. So, more reason to pick it up a notch and hit the road. I do seem to improve every day. We took Sadie to Deep Lake to let her swim as we walked around the lake today, no sun but a good time. My doctor is tempting me with reducing my 3-4 days a week clinic visits too, we might go down to once a week soon. Have a great weekend, I wish you happy times!   Greg

11 comments:

Cathy Curths said...

We are glad that you are getting better every day. Kind of had a hunch it would all work out.
Love, Les and Cathy

Captain X said...

Great news! Keep moving forward every day and surprising the doctors. Live STRONG!

Anonymous said...

Greg, excited about your progress.Hope to see you soon. Love you guys, Dad and Alice

Greg Dymerski said...

Howdy folks, thanks for the motivational words. Yvonne and I made it home for a three plus day weekend taking Natalie to the airport Sat. morning. Mikhael came home Friday night so we spent some time celebrating his birthday too. Yvonne rode her real bike today, me just the stationary bike, but O got a good sweat and rode for 47 minutes. Mikhael goes home tomorrow when we return to Seattle and the clinic. A happier Greg

Cathy Curths said...

Good and Happy Birthday Mikhael!Cathy

Alice Lor said...

Thank you for your post Greg, I am sure your progress put a smile on all your friends' faces!! I am grinning from cheek to cheek!!! I am very very happy to hear this wonderful news!!!! Keep doing the exercises and eat good healthy food to build your body!! Can you taste the food now? I hope you can!! Live happy and strong!

Greg Dymerski said...

Hi Alice, I am tasting better but still have some issues with spicy foods. Bland is better right now. Got a clean bill of health today, we are down to one clinic visit per week and two blood tests to make sure I am progressing. :) Greg

Alice Lor said...

Really good news!! Once a week visit is good. Take good care of yourself and Yvonne! :-) We like "A Happier Greg"! :-P

robinhood said...

Looks like you just might be seeing the finish line in the distance :)

Hank

Greg Dymerski said...

I sure hope so Hank, thanks to people like you and your support. :)

Greg

kelleyal said...

Greg, It was good to see you the other day. You looked great! Once a week visits at the clinic sounds good, giving you'all more time to work at the house. We need to meet up for coffee one morning. Alan