Every week, I have to have blood drawn. Today was the first of many.
First Chemo
June 7, 2013, Friday
First Chemo
June 7, 2013, Friday
I had my first chemo today and so far, so good. It took about 3 hours at the infusion center, a little longer than I thought. Each chemo drug took an hour to drip. First I had my blood pressure taken, which was extremely high, IV inserted, then saline drip with 2 anti-nausea drugs intravenously. This in addition to the 2 anti-nausea drugs I took before I got there. They really want to stop nausea before it starts. I'm glad for that. Another saline flush at the end and I was done. Oh plus lunch! (sandwich, cookies, juice, etc)
As I kinda thought, the nurse said I wouldn't have any side effects there and maybe nothing for a while. The effects will come on gradually with maybe tiredness and then maybe some nausea. I felt ok today, actually stopping to do an errand on the way home. I thought I might as well do what I can while I'm feeling good! Plus its 106 degrees out and I wanted to get some new tubes for the pool. Scott's been keeping the yard and pool nice since he's been home so much. The nurse said its ok to go in the pool. Really no restrictions, live life as much as normal as possibly.
Scott went with me to the chemo session, we talked some, read some. I felt like he should have the good recliner, but it was for me!
June 8, Sat
Today, I woke up feeling great. I took a pill last night that is good for sleep and helps a bit if nauseated. This morning I took a pill that is for nausea and a pill to help with swelling and I think nausea too. I drank a bit of coffee, but it didn't taste that good. I'm to drink lots of water to get all the poison drugs out and not let them set in my bladder. It's funny, they fill you with all this poison , then they want it all out! The nurse said that drinking lots of water helps you feel better too. I drank 90 oz of water yesterday plus coffee and juice and I felt good, (and food of course!) so I'll see if that works today. Lori brought me dinner.
So hoping for the best! With God on my side, who can be against me?
June 9, Sun
Woke up at 5. Felt good. Finished packing Scott's clothes. He's flying to Philadelphia today. Took my last dose of Emend and last dose of Decadron. Even went to church! Thought I should go while I still feel like I can.
June 10, Mon
Feeling a little puny. Cande brought me dinner. My extremities were tingly. Felt very uncomfortable.
June 11, Tues
My legs and feet and arms feel prickly and uncomfortable. Its hard to relax. I called the doctor's office about that. I still haven't felt really nauseous. Nurse Kristi called back and said to taken vitamin B6. Maybe that would help the feeling in my extremities. She said to be more active. I haven't felt like taking a walk. Felt sluggish and a bit tired. Alternate between bed and couch. My boys are taking good care of me. Matt made a good dinner.
June 12, Wed
Still don't feel good, In my head, I've wanted to get out and walk. In my body, I haven't been able to. Don't feel right, tired, uncomfortable. My bff Lorri (LG) brought us dinner and my vitamin B6.... and rubbed my feet! That was the best medicine! Have a bit of a tender tummy. Will have to be careful with what I eat.
June 13, Thurs
Woke up feeling the best I have in 2 days! Maybe the worst is over for this round! Thank you Jesus! I will try to go for a walk today. I have to go out and get some blood drawn anyway. Scott flies in from Philly tonight. By mid afternoon my good feelings diminished. Just tired and draggy. Never did walk.
June 14, Fri
Well, it's been a week since I had chemo. It does take a lot out of ya. My sleep is restless. I feel like I can only eat gentle food, cream of wheat, toast, a little cantaloupe. I've had a lot on my mind recently, trying to get the details worked out for Zach going away to college. I'm trusting God to help.
As I kinda thought, the nurse said I wouldn't have any side effects there and maybe nothing for a while. The effects will come on gradually with maybe tiredness and then maybe some nausea. I felt ok today, actually stopping to do an errand on the way home. I thought I might as well do what I can while I'm feeling good! Plus its 106 degrees out and I wanted to get some new tubes for the pool. Scott's been keeping the yard and pool nice since he's been home so much. The nurse said its ok to go in the pool. Really no restrictions, live life as much as normal as possibly.
Scott went with me to the chemo session, we talked some, read some. I felt like he should have the good recliner, but it was for me!
June 8, Sat
Today, I woke up feeling great. I took a pill last night that is good for sleep and helps a bit if nauseated. This morning I took a pill that is for nausea and a pill to help with swelling and I think nausea too. I drank a bit of coffee, but it didn't taste that good. I'm to drink lots of water to get all the poison drugs out and not let them set in my bladder. It's funny, they fill you with all this poison , then they want it all out! The nurse said that drinking lots of water helps you feel better too. I drank 90 oz of water yesterday plus coffee and juice and I felt good, (and food of course!) so I'll see if that works today. Lori brought me dinner.
So hoping for the best! With God on my side, who can be against me?
June 9, Sun
Woke up at 5. Felt good. Finished packing Scott's clothes. He's flying to Philadelphia today. Took my last dose of Emend and last dose of Decadron. Even went to church! Thought I should go while I still feel like I can.
June 10, Mon
Feeling a little puny. Cande brought me dinner. My extremities were tingly. Felt very uncomfortable.
June 11, Tues
My legs and feet and arms feel prickly and uncomfortable. Its hard to relax. I called the doctor's office about that. I still haven't felt really nauseous. Nurse Kristi called back and said to taken vitamin B6. Maybe that would help the feeling in my extremities. She said to be more active. I haven't felt like taking a walk. Felt sluggish and a bit tired. Alternate between bed and couch. My boys are taking good care of me. Matt made a good dinner.
June 12, Wed
Still don't feel good, In my head, I've wanted to get out and walk. In my body, I haven't been able to. Don't feel right, tired, uncomfortable. My bff Lorri (LG) brought us dinner and my vitamin B6.... and rubbed my feet! That was the best medicine! Have a bit of a tender tummy. Will have to be careful with what I eat.
June 13, Thurs
Woke up feeling the best I have in 2 days! Maybe the worst is over for this round! Thank you Jesus! I will try to go for a walk today. I have to go out and get some blood drawn anyway. Scott flies in from Philly tonight. By mid afternoon my good feelings diminished. Just tired and draggy. Never did walk.
June 14, Fri
Well, it's been a week since I had chemo. It does take a lot out of ya. My sleep is restless. I feel like I can only eat gentle food, cream of wheat, toast, a little cantaloupe. I've had a lot on my mind recently, trying to get the details worked out for Zach going away to college. I'm trusting God to help.
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