It's been a tough couple of weeks. First a break in on Halloween where they took a couple of laptops, all my cufflinks and watches, and some jewellery. We are still "finding" stuff that's gone missing.
Then I found out I need a root canal - deep joy.
But the more difficult event is the rapid decline in my breathing over the last week. It's most notable on the treadmill. I used to be able to do 20 minutes at 1.5 miles an hour and keep my oxygen saturation above 90%, Now, even with a new mask that delivers up to 90% pure oxygen to me I can't do 10 minutes without the numbers dropping to 86% which is too low.
So we are working to adjust my program - more bike which I can tolerate - and less treadmill.
The colder weather doesn't help - the first sharp intake of cold air promotes a coughing fit that can sound like I'm losing everything!
I had my monthly clinic a week early yesterday and I let the docs know about the change in my condition. They understand the urgency and made the right noises about me being a priority but of course they can't make promises.
I've had my flu shot and I am trying to stay away from gatherings where someone or several folks have colds. A bout of pneumonia at this stage would be a disaster.
Now's the time to grit my teeth, focus on staying healthy and, if it's not important, let the rest ride.
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