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First week following first chemo treatment

3/4/2013

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These first days following my first session of chemo have been a bit of a roller coaster ride. The first and second day I really felt pretty darn good. Then on Thursday, I woke up feeling crappy. I thought maybe it was just the fact that my constitution was still not working well from the prior week's general anesthesia. I swear, it completely shuts me down. Nothing more miserable... Anyway, the whole day I felt slightly nauseous with achy, flu like symptoms. Also just very tired. Not much appetite, but managed to keep hydrated and clear liquids on board.
By Friday, I was feeling better, just can't shake the fatigue. I did force myself on the treadmill and walked a mile.
Saturday-same.
Yesterday, Sunday, was a pretty good day, too. Went to Mass and actually ate a
Sub sandwich and it tasted really good!
Unfortunately, by the evening, I had some really bad low back pain. I am guessing it was from the Neulasta shot which helps boost white blood cell count. They said I might get pain, but I thought it would be within a day or two, not five days later! I tried a heating pad, walking on the treadmill, and aspercreme with no relief at all. Finally took a muscle relaxer, Xanax and a lidocaine patch. It was pretty bad pain. Happy to say, it was all but gone by this morning. I actually felt pretty good today, even well enough to vacuum. I know I'll be sorry for taking that chore back from Scott!
So, overall, I'm just takin one day at a time, and dealing with whatever crosses my path. The oncologist said this week might actually be worse than last week, but I'm hoping for the best!
I'm supposed to start physical therapy on Friday, so hopefully I will be fine for that. The PT is mainly to strengthen the upper extremities that were weakened from surgery. Hopefully it will only be one or two sessions... I really don't need to add another trip to Reno!
As always, thank you all for your continued love, support and prayers. You have no idea how much it means to me- really!
4 Comments
Kari
3/5/2013 01:42:57 am

Good to hear how you're doing this week. Listen to your body and get plenty of rest when you need it. You are getting through it my dear, one day at a time. Sending you strength and hoping your PT goes well. xo

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Lois Welch
3/5/2013 03:29:11 am

Thanks, Kari. I am getting plenty of rest. Sometimes I feel like its not a choice, it's just what I have to do! A bit frustrating, but all a part of the process I guess.
Thank you for your encouragement. It's really really helpful to hear the feedback from you and all my other survivor heroes!

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Carolyn
3/6/2013 12:21:57 am

We humans have a tendancy to wish ourselves down the road, instead of staying in the moment. Although when we have pain, we definitely want to be done with it. So pamper yourself! I feel your frustration with your limitations; limits are so not your style. Sending you great waves of hope, love, and joy. And a big hug - but carefully!

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