Another week down. Seems like Wednesdays come way too fast. Tuesday's blood test was again a home run. What would I do without my super dupper blood taker D (that's actually what they call him). He never misses (hope I didn't jinx us). Even at 7:15AM he comes in with a smile!!! I would feel more confident on Wednesdays if he could put in my IV!
I didn't take any chances this week and carried a copy of the LAB and handed it to them when I checked in on Wednesday. Of course I got a look like "whats this" but too bad. Nurse Brigit (who I had when I had my fever) was on deck once again. What a super personality. After searching for a vein she decided to call in reinforcements instead of trying and missing (in my opinion a trait of a good nurse knowing her limitations). She made a good choice because the IV went in on one try. Rest of the afternoon was uneventful except that I notices that I am getting restless legs during the treatment. Not sure if its the recliner or the drugs. I do have this problem sitting on planes lately so I need to find out more info. I also noticed that as good as the "happy" drugs they give me that knock me out are - the after math is like having a hangover. Not sure if they are worth it.
On a bummer note - I have a new chemo schedule taking me out through the end of August.
Weekend was OK. I admit I went through an ANGRY stage on Sunday. I guess it was a little bit of feeling sorry for myself. I still am having trouble getting my arms around this whole situation. It's just frustrating because there was nothing I could do to prevent it - no pill I forgot to take, no doctors appointment I missed. To add to the frustration everything is out of my control. I go to chemo - I take the drugs, etc. but it doesn't mean its going to work. So I'm ANGRY!
Until next week or something worth talking about happens. Thanks for listening.
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