Cois

Sorry for being this quiet. Not in a good place. Vomiting up everything. Waiting for momentum to still approve the TPN. i had a consult with Hospice last night. i will be going under hospice care as soon as there is a bed for me. thanks for all the prayers.

Sorry for the late reply. I have been admitted to Kloof Hospital last night. I was losing the fight against malnutrition and dehydration. And in a bad way as well. I have been compared to an Auschwitz prisoner even though I could not keep anything down for 3 weeks. Now we have time to sort out the feedings and all the things needed with the TPN. Feeling very tired and weak. Been sleeping most of today. And will be on new pain medication as well. The 20mg of Morphine seems to do the job, but just

Was hit by a serious curveball yesterday. So Momentum approved the TPN feeding that I need. But no one told me about the equipment needed for the TPN. It seems like there is a pump needed and lines and all things that we were not told about. It might actually be cheaper to go into hospital to get the TPN infused. We are now working with the dietician to see if we can find a solution, but at this stage I am loosing a huge amount of weight that I can't afford at this stage. The morning the scale said my weight was 51.7kg's, down from 52.5kg's on Monday.

The 2nd bike I have available for sale for my fight against cancer: https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/513350/merida-one-twenty-400-2021

Anyone watch the new Dexter yet? Worth it or not?

Was doing okayish. Landed on Saturday Afternoon in JHB. Got very sick on the flight and vomited a few times during and after the flight.. Miss the calmness of the Cape. Got seriously lost on Johannesburg Airport. Got separated with my wife and saw that she could not cope in situations like that. Spent almost two hours attempting to get to my car. At least the valet agency understood. But having to move with a mobility device at ORT, is a mission. Half of the elevators does not work and the staff is not as helpful as they are at Cape town. The week took a bit out of me. I lost 3 kg's last week. Standing on 52.5 kg at the moment. Ended up in the surgery of a doctor yesterday with severe dehydration. Doctor said I will have to stop eating as there is a severe abdominal blockage. So I am very weak and bit out of it. The last days I have spent in bed attempting to recover a bit of my strength. Momentum approved my TPN feeding, so I will be able to get the needed nutrition in my body soon. Just need to sort out the logistics and doctors room to get the process going.

Oom Jacques gave me something to sell to help with the funding of my cancer fund… https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/512133/2021-marida-onetwenty-600 will post the other for sale item later on.

Today we ventured out in the direction of Robertson. We had a stunning lunch at Bon Courage wine estate and the a quick stop at Springfield Wine estate to get a bottle of wine for Grant at Createk as a thanks for giving me a chance when no one else did. the weather has been a bit chilly the last few days, but we have been resting much more than at home. We have been snapping a few bird picks and a few of the local mice family living in-front of our room. So we are very blessed. On Wednesday i have to visit a doctor in town to remove my stitches. And must say I can’t wait to get rid of these stitches.

Our view from the bedroom this morning

Made it to Cape Town. flight went well. It just took a lot out of me. The staff of Lift was super helpful and accommodating. We were first to board the craft and the last to get alight. At CPT they had an elevator that took me to where we needed to go. Everyone was super helpful and at no stage did I feel like a burden on anyone. Even the car valet was super helpful at ORT. Only problem is that I am super nauseous and vomited twice. On out way from the airport to Roberson and just after lunch. So that is a bit of a worry. The flight was rough as well with a lot of turbulence so had to keep their paper bag close at hand the whole time. But we are safe here. And just the change of scenery is awesome.

Checked in at ORT. glad I have the mobility Scooter as I would not be able to have walked in. Forgot how huge this place is. Just a huge shoutout again to everyone who made this vacation possible for us. Reinet is in a serious need for a break and this could not have come at a better time.

Thanks Muttley. I can feel now that I need this break, The skeleton that stared back to me in the mirror of the bathroom scared the crap out of me a few minutes ago. Just getting out will help a lot. I just need to get the ability to eat back. I can't eat anything and keep it down at this stage. So that is a bit of a worry at the moment. I can't remember when last I had a proper meal. And I can feel the weakness creeping up ever so slowly and starting to suck every ounce of energy out of me.

Today is a bit tough. Feeling of weakness is slowly creeping up on me again. I struggled to get up the stairs this morning at the office. Been having a few issues the last week with keeping food in. This morning vomited up my breakfast toast while I was busy eating it. At least I did not vomit all over my keyboard or screen this time. We fly out on Saturday morning. And this break is needed. I am just not sure how to keep my emotions under control as I cry at the thought of the generosity of the people here on Bikehub and my uncle and aunt for letting us stay with them for this break. To be honest I am not looking forward to the flight and the drive to the airport. Will have to take along a few drinks to drink on our way to ORT. But I am looking forward to the quite and the being off the grid for a week - Will be using Solar Power and rain water at my uncles. Eskom does not have infrastructure there. Will be online as they have a great wireless connection in the area.

So the coming weekend will be the 3rd time I will be in a plane. So excited as we will be using Lift. So I am excited to get to see an Airbus on the inside. We will be sitting at the tail end due to the wheelchair access so will be weird not to be at the front end of the craft. But as FAIK I will be first on and last off. One of the drawbacks of having to use a mobility device.

Just made our flight bookings. We will fly out on Saturday 6 November and will return on the 13th of November. can’t wait to get out and on Vacation. Just a few days of no worry will be awesome. thanks to everyone that contributed to the vacation. It means the world to us!