So last night I had my second infusion at 1 am and encountered and while taking anti-nausea medication about 30 minutes prior to the treatment really has worked to eliminate that side effect, I didn't quite get the heated blanket in time to overcome the shakes, so I wound up with like 30 blankets piled on me (okay, more like 6 but they were doubled lol).
They had to give me demoral last night to get that under control, which lowered my blood pressure a bit too much, which could have caused them to delay giving my 3rd infusion, but I received an infusion which made my pressure level just enough to allow them to go ahead.
The 3rd and 4th treatments (given at 9 AM and 3 PM) both have been shockingly smooth going. This morning I pretty much had zero side effects and the afternoon infusion I managed to get Sister Mary Warm Blanket going super early and curtailed any shakes. I guess getting the blood pressure a little higher really helped.
Eating hasn't been a lot of fun, as the unfortunate onset of a fairly liquid output has started, but they're giving Imodium to help with that. The hat is a real joy with that... bleah
Tomorrow Dr Lufkin will take back over for a day and then Dr Curti will be back on Thursday. I can't believe it's been 4 infusions with such different effects. I'm expecting a fair amount of new things, fevers, temps, but hopefully I won't have the whole package, or at least not all at once. There has been a small amount of fluid build up already but I have some breathing exercise thing that looks like it was built by Duplo which will help keep the lungs clear.
I'm majorly lucky to have Ki here with me. The staff seems to really like having someone in the room who xan help translate medical speak. And I'm sure glad he's with me. Chris Tso was so correct when he said Ki was my angel.
more to come - wish me luck tonight at 1pm PST.
Sounds like you're hanging in there. (and out of the hat)
ReplyDeleteMy first chemo was almost as bad, but then when I took nausea medicine beforehand that helped me.
We're praying for you and following here and I'm trying to keep Liz from bugging Ki too much.
We're working on my personalized license plate that Linda gave me for Christmas--think we're going to go for my childhood nickname (that I used to hate). How does "Dinomit" sound?
We love ya lots and lots
Mom (and Liz)
The doctor's can't predict how everyone will be affected by any treatment and you just might get through this more easily then anyone they have ever known! It sounds like this is the case. Your attitude, your solid physical state....and yes, your loving angel Ki will all affect how this goes. Don't forget....one breath at a time.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is with you big time!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxomary
Breathing thing made by Duplo! HAHAHA, that was classic. I love your spirit and your strength through all of this, keep it up Doss.
ReplyDeleteKibacca is a gem, that's for sure.
love to you both!
Angel
Cause you love it.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLkNPjbaPTk
Ok... I'm a tard. I had to look up Duplo! Whatever the contraption maybe, I'm glad that it is working. :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy your Angel is Ki. It makes me feel better to know that you are in such good hands.
Love you!
Sham
Doss,
ReplyDeleteSending you Prayers and Good Healing Thoughts.
Best Wishes,
Michael
Hello Doss...Just heard the news today and I want you to know that Suzy and I will be praying for you. It really helps, ya know. We'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Buzz & Suzy
You are a star kid, hang in there and know we are all here for you. We pray for you every day and love you Doss...
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