Friday, March 30, 2012

1 week later......

      Hi every one ! I am in great spirits and eager to move on with this journey to its conclusion. The last few days (post radiation) was bad but things have surprisingly and dramatically improved. Firstly the black burnt skin has peeled to reveal a fresh layer. The healing process is very very itchy and so I have to apply the hydro-cortisone cream sparingly on the effected area. This can become a problem in the middle of the night when I am just too lazy to get out of bed to apply the cream and the easy option of scratching it with pleasure and pain combined takes the better of me.
     The real battle that I won was my pain management when swallowing. I have stopped all medication that the doc gave me for pain. I totally rely on hypnotherapy to overcome the pain and I do it myself. It took me a while to perfect it with good scripts and good mental visualisation and good self talk. Most of the resources are available on the internet. Basically it involves in getting the body to go into a deep relaxation mode by using the The Relaxation Response by Harvard Medical School professor Herbert Benson and Progressive relaxation technique by Dr. Edmund Jacobson. Combined with what Dr K had earlier suggested, it worked like a charm. I replaced the pain anticipation stimulus with a pleasure stimulus. The brain can be reprogrammed!!

     The pain in the throat has subsided quiet dramatically and it will be soon when I can start to eat semi solids. This will also give me back the weight that I lost and my fitness level. As soon as I eat well, I am embarking on a gym based regime to get back my muscles, strength and fitness..That's all for now. Bye

The 3 F's for cancer survival. FAITH, FAMILY,FRIENDS. I am blessed to have all 3. 
Thank you every one!!

Almost all the black skin has shed.
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  1. Lawrence Lim Chaing CheahMarch 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Shakil,
    Way to go man! So happy to hear the good news and looking forward to another gathering with our guys soon, with you around. I find the subject of hypnotherapy very interesting. We never appreciate things like this until when you really need it.
    Regards,
    Lawrence

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    1. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

      Yes, there is always an alternative.And willing to try !!
      best regards
      Shakil

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  3. azeemMarch 31, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    good to know that you are recovering fast from the treatment.like I said you will be back to normal in no time at all.
    Keep thinking of the roti chanai during hypnotheraphy.

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM

      Thanks for the support.
      "Each day and in every way I am feeling better and better"

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  4. MarishaApril 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Hi paps!! Great to hear you are feeling better!! I'm so proud of you for overcoming the pain all on your own with no medicines! Amazing mental strength, what an inspiration!! Love u from London :)

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    1. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks for dropping by to see how I am faring. Day by day I am getting better and better in every way. I am hoping my taste buds come back asap!!
      love paps

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  5. susanApril 2, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Dear Shakil, Your latest blog on your recovery finally brought a smile and happiness to me. You are so right to say that faith,family and friends make a big difference in ones recovery from cancer and I add also in every aspect of life. You are very blessed. I will visit you soon with 'goodies' for tea. Take care. Sue

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    1. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 10:47 PM

      You made a big difference.I thank you so much for the support. My taste buds are still off so hang on to the
      'goodies" for a while otherwise I will only watch you folks enjoying it.....love
      Shakil

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  6. kissApril 3, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    glad to read this post capt shakil. m very happy for u. very true bout 3F's. think it applies to all life's obstacles. c u back soon (hardeep)

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    1. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      Thanks mate..catch up at the SIM soon
      regards
      shakil

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  7. KonanApril 4, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Shakil,

    Glad to read that you are recovering well. I guess every coming day can only be better from now on.
    Keep up with the speedy recovery.
    Cheers,
    Konan

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  8. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Wonderful news, Uncle!
    God bless for a full and speedy recovery post-chemo and radiation.

    Brenda

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42 days of treatment

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