Today was my first chemotherapy day. My appointment was at 10:00 a.m, and I think we were done by 4:00 p.m. (including our questions), sooner than I expected really.
I walked out of the chemo ("infusion therapy") room at my doctor's office into the reception area, where a TV news show featured Roger Clemens declaring that he has never had steroids. I do not know about anyone else, but I will tell you they were part of my preparation for chemo, and along with everything else, have seemed to work very well so far. So far, no nausea. It could still appear, but I am glad that so far, so good. I think the steroids really picked up my appetite too. I came home So Hungry! I actually ate quite a bit of food for me these days. Of course I filled up quickly. And I had no naps today. So now my energy has worn off. (Next time I should be intentional about grabbing some z's at chemo. The pre-drugs made me a little sleepy.)
I did get some more dates for my upcoming schedule:
Feb. 14, Thursday
Back to Dr. Malviya's office for 24-hour-post-chemo injection to help protect bone marrow.
Feb. 27, Wed.
Go to the Lab for a "Blood Draw ".
In the next 7-14 days, my immune system may be lower, so they want to check what, if anything, I might need for that.
(John and I are also hoping to stop by a Secretary of State office while we are out to get my driver's license renewed - even though I can't drive for 6 weeks.)
March 10, Monday
Another Blood Draw to make sure that my counts are high enough for the next chemo.
March 12, Wednesday Noon.
Chemo Day #2.
March 14, Friday
Appointment to see Dr. Malviya
There is a plan, and it seems to be working well.
Oh, also John brought me an early "Valentine's present": a portable CD player, so if I want to listen to an audio book in the future, that is an option. (My library has resources!)
I mostly just read through today's paper and this week's Newsweek magazine today. Little articles seemed good for my attention span.
Some people told me they were specifically praying for me today.
Thank you so much.
It was a good day.
Love,
Laura
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Chemo #1 - I Did Take Steroids
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So glad your first "chemo day" went well. God is Good. We hope that the days remaining this week will also be good for you with no nausea. Take time to rest. I know it takes a lot of energy doing what you must do. Our friend Ken Karlzen has been at this "chemo" bit for over a year now off and on and so we hear from them often about all the repercussions of it. They are big proponents of very healthy foods, shakes, etc. and it seems to be working for him. We will keep up the prayers. Happy Valentines Day. Ron and Pat
We turn to your journal several times a day as we seek to walk
through this journey with you as
we have walked with our daughter in
law Rita, and call our son every
evening to go over the day. We
have prepared a little creative
sort of valentine for you and John,
and others present at the home.
It will be coming soon. Meanwhile,
we continue praying and walking.
Bob and Deanie
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