October 2017 Chemo Starters

Yes thanks Cassie, it’s reassuring to know that you were ok after you stopped the meds. 

Hello ladies…actually had a good nites sleep last nite…only waking a few times…took steroids & donperignon this morning and gonna take second lot of steroids soon…feeling ok just a bit dizzy and no headache today so far thank god!!  A friend popping over today with a cheese and potatoe pie…I’m looking forward to that although finding once I get something in front of me I don’t then fancy it!!  I’m not sure what to do this eve…obviously running a pub a lot of people are asking after me…do I pop down to say hi or stay away??  Is anyone else finding it difficult to make decisions!!  

 

Its so good being able to talk to you lot for advice and support…just wanted to give you all a high five :raised_hand: 

 

keep fighting xxx

I would be guided by how you feel. I am finding it tough to talk to people at the moment even hubby at times. I just want peace and quiet and to be able to do only what I feel like at the time. We have a lot of family problems at the moment especially with my lovely MIL just having been diagnosed with dementia. There were a lot of phone calls last night a couple of which I had to answer and I found that hard. I struggle to put sentences together at the moment and my tolerance is lacking. I gave a cold call lady a bit of a mouthful this morning she actually put the phone down on me!!

Ohcwell after th8nking i was doing well i now find myself in hospital 9n an antibiotic drip! Didnt have a temp but felt fluey and had awful back pain. Have low white blood cells so beingvtreated for an infection - and this is after 7 GCSF injections. The joys xx

Ladies friends will understand if you are not up to visitors. Be strong and say no if that is how you feel x
I am actually quite comfortable in my own company as long as I have access to my kindle and phone lol
Now I sound like a teenager x

Ali thinking of you xx

Sorry to hear that you are in hospital Ali49, wasn’t it your family that had colds? Hope that you feel better soon. What day are you on?
I can just about cope with hubby provided that he quiet. Can’t even stand radio or tv at the moment. I normally love music and thought one of the advantages of this would be spending my time discovering new stuff on Spotify.

Ali49 sorry to hear you are in hospital, hope you feel better soon and good to get it sorted asap. We are all thinking of you! 

 

I had a friend pop round today, she didn’t stay long but it was nice to see her. First person I’ve seen that I know, other than OH. Was a bit worried about it beforehand but was glad she came in the end. You just need to do what feels right for you, others will understand. 

Thinking of u Ali49 hope ur better and home soon xxx

day 2 after chemo,got my shopping done :white_check_mark: feeling tired now,but my gosh my mouth is dry and feels weird lol xx

Well done you! I can barely leave the sofa today, I did feel ok for a few hours yesterday afternoon though and I think you are a day behind me. Don’t overdo it.
Make sure that you drink enough, it does help and flushes away the nasties too.

Yes chaffinch hubby and daughter had cold. I am day 10 today. Felt great day 8 but went a bit awol yesterday. Hope you are ok x

Hope you feel better soon Ali49. I’m back at home now after my first session and don’t feel too bad. Just kind of sat here waiting for something to happen now but I have plenty of pills for all eventualities! Got a bit upset as a woman was ringing the bell for her last treatment and i just really wanted that to be me but it will be in January which isn’t too far away. Xx

Hi chaffinch17 I’m resting now all weekend xxx

Hi Sam have a restful weekend x
Runnerbean we will get to the end of our treatments soon enough
Ali how you feeling now
Chaffinch hope you are rested and a bit more mobile now
Cassie hope your day been good
Karana hope your okay too
Marg and Mrs sims 1 week to our turn
Hope I not missed anyone xx if I have apologies xx

Well done Runnerbean! Take it easy for a few days! Hope you manage to get a good nights sleep.

Hi SueW and everyone. I’m at the stage now where I feel ok in myself. And my brain thinks I can go do stuff as normal. However my body has other ideas. I needed to go to the fruit and veg shop to get some stuff. It’s 5 minutes drive away but took me half an hour as I went for a drive just to get out of the house for a bit. Then visited my allotment where I am currently growing more sprouts then I think i know what to do with. Now feeling really tired. It’s pretty much the most I’ve done so far and it’s tired me out.
On the plus side I had a massive lovely fresh salad that I bought from the fruit and veg shop and it was delish! After living on biscuits sweets toast and jacket potatoes I had a craving for a lovely fresh salad.

What a everyone got planned for the weekend?

Cassie x

I will be housebound (ish) over the weekend as I have to collect all my wee Saturday Sunday and Monday for adrenal gland testing. Can’t risk needing a wee iutvand anout lol x but have got my reiki on Sunday to look forward too x
Sprouts are my favourite veg x

Hi all.
I’m starting treatment (ec) on Friday 13th too, so am hoping to spend next few days spring cleaning and stocking up. Reading everyone’s posts over the last few weeks has helped me to be as prepared as possible and I just want to get on with it now! All of you who have already started are a wonderful inspiration and I am so grateful for your advice. Hugs to all xx

Hi jelly tot 4 of us I know if now on Friday 13th x we can be the power rangers and kick cancers @ss x lol

Hi jelly tot 4 of us I know if now on Friday 13th x we can be the power rangers and kick cancers butt x lol