Friday, June 18, 2010

Well this week started with some swelling and a headache but after further investigation turned out to be fluid build up and nothing serious!

Wednesday was chemo day and I have to admit that Hot Dog just didn't taste the same. Everything is getting a nasty metallic taste. My mouth has a constant metal taste and I've been popping tic-tacs to keep it away. Funny - the first time I went through chemo I couldn't even brush my teeth with mint toothpaste or drink coffee. This time there is no problem with both. The things that bother me now are beer, WINE (OH NO) and chocolate (which isn't a bad thing since I don't really like it all that much).

Chemo was uneventful again. The nurse was able to get the needle in with one try. This is a big deal since most take two tries and I'm beginning to look like a junky! This week they put me in a room with a bed which was terrible. I know they thought they were doing me a favor but I just couldn't get comfy. I'm going to have to request a recliner in the future. Best part again was the pre-drugs (Benedryl and dexa-???) which put me out for a nice 3 hour nap.

Here's the strange thing which has everyone wondering - By Wednesday I could hardly walk into the hospital between fatigue and my hip hurting. AFTER the treatment I literally skipped out I felt so good. Even yesterday it was a GREAT day and I was full of energy. Got a lot done!!! For those of you who REALLY know me this shouldn't be a surprise since I've always been, well, different. But I could tell it has the Doc's, nurses, etc stumped since I have no nausea or otherwise other side effects. So my good days are Wednesday after chemo through Monday afternoon. Then I start the chemo wearing off and Tuesday is really a BAD day until after chemo Wednesday. As long as I have this info it helps me plan my weeks.

Well, friends, nothing more to share. Just wanted to assure you that I am doing well and coping. I appreciate all your well wishes and prayers. With all of you I WILL get through this. Until next week I wish you all good health and happiness.