Today was my 2nd Chemo treatment. Earlier this week I cried in anxious anticipation for today knowing full well what is coming. Actually, I expected worse after talking with a few people who have gone through it themselves which, of course, only heightened my anxiety even though I am glad to be maybe a little better prepared. I have felt so good these past few days that I feel sad to lose that and nervous for what may hit. However, today, I have felt calm. Ok, honestly I was a bit chatty and wandered around all morning trying to stay busy. I could sense a bit of nervousness. Today Brendon, my sister Lareen, and my good friend Michaun Muir came to support me during chemo. We went in at 11am, waited for a bit, got my port hooked up, then saw Dr. Bott. He is really wonderful. Everything looks fine and on track. He really put some of my concerns to rest, reminding me that everyone reacts differently to chemo and are on different chemo meds so it is difficult to make specific comparisons. After meeting with him, they hooked me up. The medication round is, first, the anti-nausea drug, then Benadryl which helps counter any allergic reactions to the chemo drugs. This drug always knocks me out and makes me feel woosey. I no likey. Then the Taxotere chemo med starts followed by Carboplatinum and then finished off with Herceptin. Each one takes a certain amount of time to complete. The whole appointment time lasted 4 hours but the actual chemo treatment was about 3 hours. Better than last time. Once the affects of the Benadryl wore off a bit I was pretty alert and enjoyed visiting with Lareen and Michaun while Brendon did some appraisal work. He usually sits and observes quietly. I am so glad to have a support system come with me. It puts me at ease and makes it much more pleasant. Thanks for spending your time with me! Have made some friends at chemo too and always glad for the friendship and support of Linda Shattuck, her daughter and Jill Olsen. Linda had her last treatment. She has been very helpful to me and I am grateful for that. Thanks to my other sister, Charalece for bringing us lunch. Turned out to be a much better experience than my first chemo. Almost as enjoyable as chemo could be!:) I drove home feeling good and calm, that everything would be fine. I can tackle this, at least I will try to be brave.
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| My awesome chemo support group |
Went home and slept most of the day away. A little yucky in the tummy and really tired but functionable. So grateful to be feeling pretty good.
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| Michaun, me, Lareen |
Today was my 2nd Chemo treatment. Earlier this week I cried in anxious anticipation for today knowing full well what is coming. Actually, I expected worse after talking with a few people who have gone through it themselves which, of course, only heightened my anxiety even though I am glad to be maybe a little better prepared. I have felt so good these past few days that I feel sad to lose that and nervous for what may hit. However, today, I have felt calm. Ok, honestly I was a bit chatty and wandered around all morning trying to stay busy. I could sense a bit of nervousness. Today Brendon, my sister Lareen, and my good friend Michaun Muir came to support me during chemo. We went in at 11am, waited for a bit, got my port hooked up, then saw Dr. Bott. He is really wonderful. Everything looks fine and on track. He really put some of my concerns to rest, reminding me that everyone reacts differently to chemo and are on different chemo meds so it is difficult to make specific comparisons. After meeting with him, they hooked me up. The medication round is, first, the anti-nausea drug, then Benadryl which helps counter any allergic reactions to the chemo drugs. This drug always knocks me out and makes me feel woosey. I no likey. Then the Taxotere chemo med starts followed by Carboplatinum and then finished off with Herceptin. Each one takes a certain amount of time to complete. The whole appointment time lasted 4 hours but the actual chemo treatment was about 3 hours. Better than last time. Once the affects of the Benadryl wore off a bit I was pretty alert and enjoyed visiting with Lareen and Michaun while Brendon did some appraisal work. He usually sits and observes quietly. I am so glad to have a support system come with me. It puts me at ease and makes it much more pleasant. Thanks for spending your time with me! Have made some friends at chemo too and always glad for the friendship and support of Linda Shattuck, her daughter and Jill Olsen. Linda had her last treatment. She has been very helpful to me and I am grateful for that. Thanks to my other sister, Charalece for bringing us lunch. Turned out to be a much better experience than my first chemo. Almost as enjoyable as chemo could be!:) I drove home feeling good and calm, that everything would be fine. I can tackle this, at least I will try to be brave.
you are inspirational to read! thanks for sharing your experience which is so personal. two done, that is something to celebrate! take care...
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