Coaches vs. Cancer Honorary Survivor!

Wow! What an amazing honor! I cannot really describe how wonderful it felt to be out on center court of Gallagher-IBA Arena (one of the great college basketball stadiums) while my accomplishments were read aloud and the crowd roared. Especially since OSU is my alma mater and this was my first basketball game in Stillwater. The people with OSU Athletics and Coaches vs Cancer really took care of me well and coordinated a great event. Today was the first day they started selling Coach Sutton Bobblehead dolls, so I had to get one. All the money benefits the Coaches vs. Cancer charity.



You can get one at www.orangeconnection.com if you are interested.

Take Care, Livestrong, and Go Pokes!

Andrew

Great American Health Check

The American Cancer Society is providing an online heath checklist. If you click on the title of this post it will link you to the website. Otherwise visit www.cancer.org for more information.

Livestrong,

Andrew

Many Thanks

I just need to send out some thank yous:

--To my friends at the CCC (Cyclists Combating Cancer) who continue to provide support and encouragement.

--To the wonderful people at Sallie Mae who chose me to be the honorary coach/survivor for this weekend's OSU/Colorado basketball game.

--To the generous people who are sharing their season tickets with us so my family can attend the game for this special honor.

--To everyone else who reads my blog, posts comments, and shares in my story.


Livestrong,

Andrew Molenda

Coaches vs. Cancer

I've going to be busy next weekend. I'll be the Coaches vs. Cancer honorary cancer survivor for this Saturday's Oklahoma State vs Colorado basketball game! They'll read a brief bio about what I've done as a survivor and let me bring the game ball out to the referee. Oklahoma State is my alma mater so I am really excited about this opportunity. I know the game is televised in Oklahoma and should be in Colorado as well. Tipoff is at 3:00pm central if any of you want to catch the game, you may see me!

So far So Good

After the first 24 hours at home everything is still going well. It sure was nice to sleep in my own bed again and not have the regular interruptions of my sleep (Checking my vitals, etc). My three kids spent time with Amy's Mom in OKC this weekend, coming home today. Seeing the kids react to my being home was emotional. They were all very sweet and wanted hugs and kisses. I missed them greatly and it is wonderful to have them home.

It really is scary how weakened my condition became due to the bowel obstruction. I continue to worry that it will become a problem again but things consistently work out. I just need to remember not to push myself too much and to rebuild what I have lost of the past week. Last check my weight was 126lbs, I'd like to get up to the 150s in time.