Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Two weeks after ...my 1st chemo...

I am a little over a week out…. from my 1st chemo treatment Jan 2nd.  
 I have had good and bad days! 
I did experience one tough night - when I spent more time in the bathroom than in bed. 
But overall I am doing well. I have experienced the nausea off and on throughout the first 10 days after my treatment. It would creep up on me suddenly, but the medications they gave me have worked so far. 
I am able to eat. I am very, very tired and weak. Like after a bad flu. 

Now I am 2 weeks out from my first treatment and feeling pretty good.
 I am still tired, but fortunately I am able to rest a lot. My husband and son have been very helpful. I am eating good. 
Sleep is still fleeting some nights. I sleep a couple hours and then wake. I am sometimes able to go back to sleep – sometimes not. Depends on how uncomfortable I am. 
Let’s just say…. I am very familiar with the 3, 4 and 5 am TV shows. 
My 2nd treatment coming is up next Wednesday the 23rd.  

 I am grateful for the small amount of side effects. But I do know my symptoms may be cumulative and may change each time. So for today I am grateful – I feel good. 

Being grateful and voicing it….has become a habit. 
Every day I find things to be grateful for …..

Thank you to all our friends and family who keep in touch. WE feel isolated sometimes....so it is nice to hear from you. 

2 comments:

  1. Know that there are so many people who love you. Stay strong and know that you are in our prayers

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