Friday, July 16

It's been a crazy week. Most of the weekend was spent resting and getting my energy level up. By Tuesday I was really feeling the effects of the chemo wearing off. By Wednesday (chemo day) I was tired and anxious. Got to the hospital at 1PM and checked in. At 2:30 I finally went up to see if they had forgotten about me and was told they were still waiting for my LAB's. Good thing they didn't take my blood pressure at that moment as I explained they had my LAB's since 7:30AM that morning when they were faxed (and emailed) to them!!! Good thing I carried a copy with me and handed it to them. So on to chemo and of all nurses I got Nurse "K" which if you remember from my 2nd chemo was the one who had a hard time getting in my IV and through her hands up and announced in a loud voice that I didn't want her to put my IV in. My good friend and buddy (Dr) Vicki was in the chemo room. We had just had dinner the Friday before and I was telling her about this nurse who "hated me" and gave me the evil eye whenever she saw me. Vicki wasn't sure who I meant so I called her over and said "you know that nurse we were talking about??? She about to stick a BIG needle in my arm so you"ll know who I'm talking about"! I have to admit Nurse "K" played it pretty cool as I know she knew who I was and said "I don't think I've ever had you before". Of course I also played it pretty cool and said "Yes, I think it was my 2nd treatment". As I told Mark, everyone deserves a 2nd chance and I proceeded to let her put in my IV. To her credit she did get it in with a little digging around but it was in!!! After that we were best buddies.

Since I received both chemo's on Wednesday (no fever) Thursday was a GREAT day full of energy!!! I really felt like my old self and wished every day could be as good. Today I'm also feeling pretty good and hope it lasts through the weekend.

Since I was only able to get the one chemo last week it pushes out my schedule to the first week of August before they will take another scan to see if this stuff is working. I'll keep you advised of when to cross your fingers!!!

Have a great week and thanks again for all your support!!!