Month: August 2024

“You know you are not really out of the woods yet.  You still have to be careful.”

My first response to these loving words of protective advice is well….duh!!!! Do you honestly think I do not know that? Do you honestly think that I truly believe that my entire immune system has magically regenerated in just two to three months? I am here to reassure you that I don’t. I am still always careful. I know that I need to be. I’m not out there attending huge crowd events or stadium filled concerts. I know better.

However, it doesn’t mean that I have some random fomo moments. Actually they are not really fomo moments. They are actually just random blissful moments when I feel like I feel good enough to do something somewhat normal. That’s all they are. I am not actually going to rush out and do something ridiculous just because I mention an idea that just came into my head. Let me dream about it a second and allow me the time to process it and come to the correct conclusion on my own. I promise I won’t let myself or you down. I have come too far and worked way too hard to screw it up now. The crowds will always be there and hopefully I will too, when it’s safe and I am truly ready.

Thanks for listening guys.

Dr. Katz

I am so ready to do even more good in the world.

I have been given multiple gifts lately. I am humbled and fortunate to have survived brain cancer while breaking some records. I have returned to full functioning, besides the need for the occasional brief power nap. My memories are returning. My stamina is approaching normal levels. My business is getting back on track. All of these are such wonderful things.

Even more wonderful lately is that I have had several old acquaintances, students, etcetera reach out again for the first time in a long time. They have heard that I am healthy again and would like to get reacquainted. Some of them have stories of how they have learned from me. Some of them need my help once again. I am so blown away and honored by these remembrances. Yes 100 percent yes! Let’s reach out! Let’s reconnect! Let me help you! It would be my pleasure. I am grateful that you even thought of me. Let’s do this! I am ready to continue my outpouring of good into the world. I am ready to continue to convert my sometimes tough and traumatic experiences into good advice and support for others. I am ready!

Have an amazing and blessed day everyone!

Dr. Katz

I have a confession…I am actually a Kardashians fan

Yep. It’s the truth and I am ready to finally admit it. I am female physician and I make the time to sit myself down to watch me some Kardashians.

I actually went back to season 1 and began watching from the very beginning until I just finished watching the season finale of season number whatever. I think they have literally been on for over 20 seasons.

Say what you want about this group of women. There has been silliness, petty battles, public scandals, etc. We sometimes make fun of them. But the truth is, we are still watching! Hmmm.

The thing is that this group of women fascinates me, both in a fantasy sort of way and a fierce and powerful reality way. This is a group of women, under the leadership of matron extraordinaire Kris Jenner that have all moved forward to lead their own full lives with courage, intelligence and tenacity. They all run multiple corporations. They have matured into parents. They now all contribute to the less fortunate. They have accomplished great things. Their show has grown into much more than a reality show. As I am sitting here watching the season finale, I am watching Kim pursuing her prison reform initiatives. I am being educated about facilities that are about rehabilitation, not just entrapment. I am watching them being transformed by positive relationships. They have come a long way from cameras just following them to clubs and shopping.

Yes, there are plenty of arguments and family drama. Those are the tawdry fun parts to watch, but really there is so much more. They are all succeeding on their own. They are not just riding the coat tails of others. I can’t help myself. It is just becoming more and more interesting as the years go by. Say what you want, but I bet a bunch of you are still tuning in!

Dr. Katz

Let’s Goooo!

Ok guys. Here is all the latest and greatest updates. My brain is cancer free and looks positively boringly normal! Yesss!

My vision is 20/15 with my glasses on and I am able to get rid of my bifocals! Yess!

My memory is doing pretty awesome and a lot of the short term loss has returned. Yess!

I am able to do complex puzzles and remember strings of 12 numbers. Yess!

My energy is good. I still have to have the occasional power nap, but who doesn’t? Yess!

My hemoglobin is finally in the normal range! Yess!

I am inches away from being granted full functioning privileges at the hospital with no restrictions! All the paperwork is in. Yess!

Obviously, I still have some precautions to follow with my baby immune system and all and I still need to get revaccinated for everything. But, it is truly time for everyone to bring the level of worry down to a healthier level. I totally get and appreciate all of it and I understand all of it. But, it is time to climb down from def con five level. We have done it folks! It is time to celebrate and live! I promise everyone that I am not going to do anything that I don’t truly feel ready for or that could put myself or anyone else in danger. Let’s do this! Have a great day!

Dr. Katz