Just got back from our 1:00 appointment and I have to say this is the best I have felt in days. This is in part because they re hydrated me. I've been have difficulties with taking in fluids and being dehydrated was adding to my fatigue. When I first got there my BP was 90/50, when I left it had gone up to 110/63.
Can you imagine? Normally I drink five 16 1/2 ounce bottles of water a day, now I struggle drinking ONE! I keep trying though...I have to get back to five.
I am receiving two different medicines through chemo, Carboplatin and Alimta. Feel free to research.
One has a ten minute infusion the other about an hour.
I am encouraged to eat five times a day, small foods for constant nourishment. This is not as easy as it sounds!
I've heard from people that the fatigue of chemo is quite intense and usually hits the day after treatment. The nurse told me today it could be 3 - 4 days before it hits, each person responds differently. When it hits and how long it stays remains to be seen.
My next treatment is May 11, 2010.
Not much else to say about chemo but feel free to leave comments or ask questions.
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Hang in there, my mom went through the same series...all I can offer is that you need to pick up some candy...mint chocolates worked best for her...they will help once you start getting the after taste.
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We are all thinking about you. I guess the chemo gets worse before it gets better but then you will feel MUCH better. Let me know if you want to talk to someone who is on the other side of chemo for you to share and ask questions. I can send her your email if you want.
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Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI've been praying & thinking about you. I just read your blog & my heart goes out to you. You've certainly had some "bumps" along the way, but you & Jim are handling that right...being your own best advocate! I am surprised that it took them so long to put in a port! A port is an amazing thing! God Bless!
Mary Ellen
Thinking of you! Hope you are enjoying the weather. We are getting close to done with Erie - hopefully you can join us when we have our team celebration!
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Thinking of you! Hope you are enjoying the great weather. We are getting close to done on Erie, so hopfully you can join us for our team celebration!
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Hi Jamie - just checking in to say hi and let you know we are officially in Production. Stay cool & positive! Best wishes - Tracey
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