Thursday, May 18, 2006

What is Chemotherapy Like?

OK guys, a quick update...

I made it through my first round of chemo with little to no side effects. However, when I came home from the hospital, it all hit me. I have been home for 7 days, and I am doing much better now, but I was in bad shape the last week. Some highlights:
  • I don't really have energy to do anything, including type :).
  • I didn't eat much solid food until yesterday.
  • I've been in pain from the IP catheter they put in my belly.
  • I had to go to the emergency room due to low calcium. My muscles were seizing up and I could't talk or breathe.

So, that's some of the bad things. Yesterday I hit a turnaround. I ate 2 meals of solid food, which I need for energy. I walked around the hospital without a wheelchair (this is a big step). Finally, I took a shower and shaved. Man that felt good.

So, the situation is bad but getting better. I go back for another chemo treatment on the 26th. I am not looking forward to it, but I am determined to be in better shape for this treatment than I was for the last.

Thank you all for the emails, I love you guys...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hey Fighter, I am also battling advanced stage 4 cancer at MDA. I too am from Texas. Stumbled across your site and just wanted to say I wish it all for you. I love the fact your an XBOX fan, it sure gets me through the chemo recovery days. This girl knows what you are going through and as I write this, I feel connected somehow. It's a journey, isn't it? How it changes our lives, and especially our VIEW of life, for it is all too precious.
Your fan and friend,
marla