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Glad that I’m not the only one who loves sprouts 
I managed a couple of thin slices of homemade sausage roll with a few sprouts a tiny sliced courgette and some spinach for tea. I wouldn’t have believed that earlier in the day. My hubby was making the sausage rolls for him and at first the smell was nauseating but as it carried on I thought I would try it. He brought me a thin slice which I could hardly eat but once that had gone down I asked for a couple of more with about 4 sprouts but the plate cane back with 3 slices and the other veg. I have to say that I have felt so much better for eating real food, he’s a star
Feeling a bit rubbish this evening. Don’t know if I’m over tired. Feeling really flush in my face. Very tired. Temperature is a little higher than it has been but not over 37.5.
I’m thinking that Sue I’ve done more today than I have recently put together. I’m on day 9 chemo was last Thursday. Temp is ok I’m probably just tired.
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Hi Ali
Sorry to see you are in hospital but its the best place to be right now and you can rest assured they will get you well enough again to go home. Lots of love.xxx
Morning everyone, hope you all had restful nights. Update following on from first fec yesterday is that nothing has happened. Feel a bit lethargic but no sickness or headaches and managed a full 8 hours sleep only getting up once for the loo in the night. I have had my sea bands on so that may have helped and my mouth is dry so drinking plenty of water. Fingers crossed when the side effects do catch up with me they are manageable xx
Hey everyone,
Hope you are ok Ali? Thought day 7 was a turning point but felt so tired and nauseous again yesterday and still have a headache this morning. I guess what I’m reading is we can only take a day at a time, and even within that day you can feel vastly different from morning to evening. I’m trying to listen to my body eat small meals regularly and drink as much water as I can. The mouth ulcers and spots have come today but I have a moulin rouge dinner party to go to Friday so I’m enjoying planning my outfit and having something to get dressed up for! Silver linings and all that! Hugs to you all xxC
I had a good evening but then a rough start to the night. I didn’t think that I would sleep then did for 2 hours and woke up feeling like someone had stretched my skin over poles and I was cold and had a acidic ball in my stomach. I was sick and then very shivery my temp was normal so I drank some water had a Lansoprazole which I am already on for stomach acid and thought about ringing the helpline but decided that I would try to get some more sleep which I managed in snatches. Very dehydrated this morning but not feeling too bad. Only had one steroid tablet with one weetabix and I’m hoping that will stay down.
Hope other ladies ok
I’m doing ok…felt a bit panicky last nite…in bed by 9 but with a busy pub downstairs it wasn’t easy to sleep…maybe need to get some ear plugs! Feeling bit strange this morning, bit emotional! Gonna have some breakfast and hot bath and put smile on my face as my sister is arriving for a flying visit this morning and she lives 230 miles away!! Think she just needs to see me before my hair falls out ?
sorry to to hear your not feeling great Chaffinch
keep going girlies your your all doing great xxx
Karana
Enjoy your time with your sister. Epsom salts in the bath are brill for aches and pains.xx
Chaffinch and Clare bell
Hope you both pick up today! One day at a time is a good thing to follow and when you do feel good, its a great feeling. Lots of ginger drops and pineapple cubes for the nausea helps.xx
Runnerbean
Glad you are feeling good and I know whst you nean by waiting to see what SE you might get…but you might not. Lets hope so. Fatigue and funny taste buds can be dealt with, I made sure plenty of fluid to wash out and lemon in water or herbal teas.xx
Runnerbean, sounds like you had a really good first night and fingers crossed for you that it stays that way.
Karana enjoy your time with your sister, mine came to see me last weekend as I think she also wanted to see my new short do in case the cold cap doesn’t work and I lose it all! I also think they find it hard when they’re a long way away and can’t just pop in for quick visits. I also find I get a bit emotional when I know I’ve got people coming as I don’t want them to worry about me.
chaffinch, sorry to hear you had a rough night, hope you feel better today.
claire-bell, it’s good to keep looking for the positive things even when you experience little set backs I really admire your spirit for being able to do that as it’s easy for it to get you down.
cassie, hope you managed a good night sleep and are feeling recovered from your exertion yesterday!
I am on day 4 after chemo now and no meds today. Feel ok at the moment, done 30 mins of gentle yoga this morning as heard that can be good and haven’t really done any since before surgery. Have some more friends popping in briefly this morning, am going to have to ask them to excuse my hair as it looks a right state. After cold capping Was told to try to only wash it once a week and be gentle with it. Have been just putting fingers through it a bit to fluff it up but doesn’t look good!
Hope everyone else is doing ok.
Just managed to eat a small plate of bacon, egg, tomato and mushrooms. I’m amazed because an hour before I struggled to eat half a crumpet. Like last night I feel better for real food, long may it continue. Quite fancy a walk now too!
Ali49 thinking of you and wishing you well x
Hi ladies lovely to read your updates x hope you are all well x
Can I ask a question drinking the water before chemo does it need to be plain water or is squash okay? Xx
Drink whatever you want I think Sue. I wasn’t advised by doctor to drink before going it’s only what people have said on here. I was advised to drink plenty after to flush the drugs out.
Thanks Cassie x
Hope everyone’s ok. I’m still really tired. Spent the day on the sofa. I don’t have the flushes that I had yesterday. Been keeping an eye on my temp and even tho I have 2 thermometers neither seems to give me the same reading twice. I thinking just get a bit paranoid as my husband has gone out and I’m home alone. Ive Been feeling a bit weak but then again I haven’t eaten much in over 24 hours. It’s amazing how your mind can run away with you.
Casdie you just take care and dont take chances. If your temp is up ring nurses. My temp was fine but i felt awful. Xxc