You’re so kind to check in with me….I really appreciate it. Most people around me are tired of the broken record although well intentioned …I don’t blame them.
Well , I decided in the end that I didn’t have any other choice. I ve got my dates ..April 10 to May 2 . It will be close to $ 100K CAN by the time everything is counted with the Mayo fee …accomo, flights , car, food , wife off work etc . This impacts my retirement…so I’ll be motivated for sure , but still honestly have major concerns how I’m going to physically manage to participate everyday . I feel some days that I’m too far gone ..that this ship has already sailed . My main family confidante who was going to accompany me for part of it just had a health crisis and is now no longer coming. So many barriers to success it seems .
However , on yours and others reassurances , I’m just putting my head down and trying to do anything I can to improve my coping abilities before I go. Working on med weaning and changing my biological clock to fit in is proving to be a real roller coaster . Thoughts about giving up are frequent …the list goes on , but I’m going to do it and hope for the best .
Sorry this turned out to be a bit of an epistle , but I guess I needed to vent a bit !
Thanks for your support .