The picture on the left is of a Borg initiate without his rubber jump suit. If the Federation had seen this picture they would have stopped fearing the Borg.
The picture has a vague similarity to what I look like with the PowerPort 4000 and “pump that still has no name”. I hear rumors there are still more pump name suggestions out there, so I’m waiting to hear them before making a final decision.
Dr. Ey predicted I would be feeling the effects of the extra intense dose of chemo I got on Thursday by later Saturday, which it now is. So far I feel fine. Not great, mind you, but fine.
Yesterday I received acupuncture and herbal remedies specifically for alleviating the side effects of chemo as well as boosting my immune system. So far they seem to be working.
I’ve started a fairly intensive program of exercise, drinking large quantities of purified water, relaxation exercises, chemo symptom monitoring, herbal supplements, and eating a carefully managed diet. It’s quite a regimen.
Every week I go back to have my blood drawn for analysis through the PowerPort 4000 and my 24/7 supply of chemo replenished. Three weeks from my first chemo treatment I go in for another super chemo blast.
There are differing opinions about whether all of my hair will eventually fall out. Some seem to think it will only thin, others think it will all go.
The nurse who administers the chemo is of the “it will all fall out” school of thought. I told her of my plans, if that happens, to have CANCER written across my forehead so no one mistakenly thinks I’m one of those old geezers who shave their head because they think it looks sexy.
She laughed. I figured she may as well start getting used to me early on.
The mind is a powerful tool. I’m reminded of an old MASH episode when they ran out of morphine and had to convince the patients that a placebo was a powerful pain reliever. Most of the patients felt relief. Logic would dictate that all the things you’re doing will have a positive impact, but especially if you believe these things will help, they will surely make you more comfortable.
As for a name, how about Perseus the Pump? Well read as you are, you’re familiar with the feats of Perseus. Suffice it to say he conquered what needed conquering. Just a suggestion among many others…
Good luck with it all. We hope to catch you on a feel-good day in July for a short visit in your shaded woods.
Shocking! Having never seen a Borg flasher before, I was ill-prepared when my eyes fell upon this recent post.
Dear me! Certainly, I’ve known that the Borg are capable of much more, but to see their work so vividly displayed gave me pause.
I was one of the lucky ones, I guess, since my Borg implant remained beneath the skin with no exposed tubing and no electronic devices to accompany it.
I did note that this Borg’s port implant was on the left side of his chest. Mine was on the right. I’m wondering if this is to distinguish assimilated male humans from assimilated female humans.
I’m pleased to hear that you’re “not great, mind you, but fine.” This gives you room for improvement. 🙂 I also like the description of your regimen. It’s very impressive and involves therapies which I wish that I had thought of during my time with the collective.
BTW, my final pump name suggestions have been submitted.
Linda – Exposed at last. All this time you have assumed I am more well read and culturally grounded than I really am. Not so at all. I had never heard of Persius. I’ll add him to my list of pump candidates.
Candace – The tubing and electrical appliance are annoying, but so much better than the needle in the hand. I’m not going to complain. I’m not certain about the criteria for the port being on the right or left. They might have asked me my preference, but I was too overwhelmed at the time to remember. Your final pump name suggestions have been received and noted. A final decision will be soon forthcoming.