Home from first treatment

PatFried
PatFried Member Posts: 45
I just got home from my first chemo treatment. I survived. I was pretty nervous going in but the nurses were wonderful. They explained everything so calmly and really put me at ease. I'm drinking lots of water like you all told me to but I have to stay close to a bathroom :) My next appointment is January 2. I'll keep you posted.

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  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    Great job, Pat
    We knew you could do it. Now take it easy, let others help out, rest when you need to, and pamper yourself. Glad you're drinking a ton--it really helps.

    Hugs, Renee
  • dianehelen
    dianehelen Member Posts: 131
    missrenee said:

    Great job, Pat
    We knew you could do it. Now take it easy, let others help out, rest when you need to, and pamper yourself. Glad you're drinking a ton--it really helps.

    Hugs, Renee

    Pat, so glad you posted, ive
    Pat, so glad you posted, ive been thinking about you all day.

    Have a restful evening and hope your effects are tolerable.

    What if anything have you pre thought about hair issues? Take the control and just do it yourself or wait till it starts on its own. I saw Eleanor is starting to really struggle with this.

    Be well
  • PatFried
    PatFried Member Posts: 45

    Pat, so glad you posted, ive
    Pat, so glad you posted, ive been thinking about you all day.

    Have a restful evening and hope your effects are tolerable.

    What if anything have you pre thought about hair issues? Take the control and just do it yourself or wait till it starts on its own. I saw Eleanor is starting to really struggle with this.

    Be well

    Hair
    To be honest I haven't been fond of my hair for a while. I'm 64 and it's been getting thin on its own. So I look at this as time to try something new. I already went and got two wigs , a sleep cap, and a cute winter hat. One of the wigs was free from a local wig shop that works with the pink ribbon society. My hair dresser said she would shave it when the time comes. I would prefer that to finding my hair on the pillow some morning or having to clean it up in the shower. But that's just me. I'll keep you posted.
    Pat
  • desertgirl947
    desertgirl947 Member Posts: 653 Member
    Good to hear you made it
    Good to hear you made it through #1. I see you are drinking lots of water. I do not know if you are having to take steroids, at least for a few days. I had to take two per day for three days after chemo day. My nurses told me that it would be smart to take the pm pill mid-afternoon rather than in the evening or before bed, as otherwise I could have problems sleeping.

    I had no problems with sleeping, except for needing to get up to use the BR because of all the water I was drinking. I knew that since I was unable to go to work (school . . . small, lovey/huggy kids), I could catch naps to make up for missed sleep.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member

    Good to hear you made it
    Good to hear you made it through #1. I see you are drinking lots of water. I do not know if you are having to take steroids, at least for a few days. I had to take two per day for three days after chemo day. My nurses told me that it would be smart to take the pm pill mid-afternoon rather than in the evening or before bed, as otherwise I could have problems sleeping.

    I had no problems with sleeping, except for needing to get up to use the BR because of all the water I was drinking. I knew that since I was unable to go to work (school . . . small, lovey/huggy kids), I could catch naps to make up for missed sleep.

    One down!
    Glad it went well for you, Pat. The anticipation was much worse than the event for me. Take good care of yourself, follow all the advice and let others help if needed.
    Suzanne
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    PatFried said:

    Hair
    To be honest I haven't been fond of my hair for a while. I'm 64 and it's been getting thin on its own. So I look at this as time to try something new. I already went and got two wigs , a sleep cap, and a cute winter hat. One of the wigs was free from a local wig shop that works with the pink ribbon society. My hair dresser said she would shave it when the time comes. I would prefer that to finding my hair on the pillow some morning or having to clean it up in the shower. But that's just me. I'll keep you posted.
    Pat

    Congrats on getting the
    Congrats on getting the first one done!

    Hugs, Megan
  • PatFried
    PatFried Member Posts: 45

    Good to hear you made it
    Good to hear you made it through #1. I see you are drinking lots of water. I do not know if you are having to take steroids, at least for a few days. I had to take two per day for three days after chemo day. My nurses told me that it would be smart to take the pm pill mid-afternoon rather than in the evening or before bed, as otherwise I could have problems sleeping.

    I had no problems with sleeping, except for needing to get up to use the BR because of all the water I was drinking. I knew that since I was unable to go to work (school . . . small, lovey/huggy kids), I could catch naps to make up for missed sleep.

    Thanks
    Thanks for the tip on taking the PM pill earlier. I was awake for quite a while last night. I did get some stuff accomplished though. I can nap today. Hey what do you teach? I just retired in June from 25 years of teaching first grade and then. Kindergarten. I miss those small, lovely, huggy kids. Don't miss the snotty noses and coughs though. I loved teaching.
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    I am wishing you the
    I am wishing you the best....I have never done chemo SO no advice...but sending good thoughts..and pixie dust..

    Denise
  • PatFried
    PatFried Member Posts: 45
    Day 2
    Day 2 is going ok. I had a little issue with constipation but everything came out all right :). Too much information??? Sorry.
    I'm making myself eat and snack. Ive been drinking lots and lots and lots of water. I tried flavoring it with crystal light for a change but at this point I still prefer plain water. How long do I have to keep drinking this much water?
    I won't bore you with every day progress.
    DianeHelen: I know you are curious to my progress because you are not far behind me. It's up to you but if you want to give me your email address I can post more to you. Strictly your call.. No pressure. Or you can just watch in here.
    I know I keep watching for Eleanor's posts because she is a little ahead of me.

    Pat
  • Eleanor1
    Eleanor1 Member Posts: 68
    PatFried said:

    Day 2
    Day 2 is going ok. I had a little issue with constipation but everything came out all right :). Too much information??? Sorry.
    I'm making myself eat and snack. Ive been drinking lots and lots and lots of water. I tried flavoring it with crystal light for a change but at this point I still prefer plain water. How long do I have to keep drinking this much water?
    I won't bore you with every day progress.
    DianeHelen: I know you are curious to my progress because you are not far behind me. It's up to you but if you want to give me your email address I can post more to you. Strictly your call.. No pressure. Or you can just watch in here.
    I know I keep watching for Eleanor's posts because she is a little ahead of me.

    Pat

    Oh Pat I am so happy you are
    Oh Pat I am so happy you are doing good...I am praying for you...I was constipated too and bloated on my first week but that too will get better. I know I was struggling for the last 2 days but I am better now. I think it was just dealing with the reality, like I said I thought I was ready for the hair loss but don't worry, I am good. It was a momentary lapse of control on my emotions but I know that won't be the last one....these are stages I have to go through and I am ok about it, these will pass and with the grace of the Lord He will walk me through these steps ....now I am preparing for my second one, I think I am ready, I didn't lost any weight, I think I even gain some and still drinking lots of fluids. Take care and feel free to ask me anything and I will do my best.
  • dianehelen
    dianehelen Member Posts: 131
    PatFried said:

    Day 2
    Day 2 is going ok. I had a little issue with constipation but everything came out all right :). Too much information??? Sorry.
    I'm making myself eat and snack. Ive been drinking lots and lots and lots of water. I tried flavoring it with crystal light for a change but at this point I still prefer plain water. How long do I have to keep drinking this much water?
    I won't bore you with every day progress.
    DianeHelen: I know you are curious to my progress because you are not far behind me. It's up to you but if you want to give me your email address I can post more to you. Strictly your call.. No pressure. Or you can just watch in here.
    I know I keep watching for Eleanor's posts because she is a little ahead of me.

    Pat

    Good to hear from you Pat.
    Good to hear from you Pat. Yes i would love to email, I'll pm my address. I think you, me, and Eleanor would be a good buddy group :-)
  • dianehelen
    dianehelen Member Posts: 131
    Eleanor1 said:

    Oh Pat I am so happy you are
    Oh Pat I am so happy you are doing good...I am praying for you...I was constipated too and bloated on my first week but that too will get better. I know I was struggling for the last 2 days but I am better now. I think it was just dealing with the reality, like I said I thought I was ready for the hair loss but don't worry, I am good. It was a momentary lapse of control on my emotions but I know that won't be the last one....these are stages I have to go through and I am ok about it, these will pass and with the grace of the Lord He will walk me through these steps ....now I am preparing for my second one, I think I am ready, I didn't lost any weight, I think I even gain some and still drinking lots of fluids. Take care and feel free to ask me anything and I will do my best.

    O Eleanor great to see you
    O Eleanor great to see you here and doing a little better

    Wanna do a three way buddy email with me and Pat? We are like a three car train, in terms of timing and cycles
  • Eleanor1
    Eleanor1 Member Posts: 68

    O Eleanor great to see you
    O Eleanor great to see you here and doing a little better

    Wanna do a three way buddy email with me and Pat? We are like a three car train, in terms of timing and cycles

    Thanks , I am doing
    Thanks , I am doing better..I have my ups and downs but that's just how I handle it, gets emotional, cry my lungs out then after that move on again. Yesterday, instead of staying home sad, I went out and met with my coworkers and then out shopping. I forced myself to get up, fixed my hair and dressed up and felt good. I hope I don't present myself to you out there that I am so concerned with my looks, but it helps boosts my morale, to see myself look good still even though I feel lousy. Battling with this hair loss is really hard but I know I will be fine.
  • dianehelen
    dianehelen Member Posts: 131
    Eleanor1 said:

    Thanks , I am doing
    Thanks , I am doing better..I have my ups and downs but that's just how I handle it, gets emotional, cry my lungs out then after that move on again. Yesterday, instead of staying home sad, I went out and met with my coworkers and then out shopping. I forced myself to get up, fixed my hair and dressed up and felt good. I hope I don't present myself to you out there that I am so concerned with my looks, but it helps boosts my morale, to see myself look good still even though I feel lousy. Battling with this hair loss is really hard but I know I will be fine.

    Eleanor, you certainly do
    Eleanor, you certainly do not strike me as someone overly concerned with looks. It seems very normal to want to look your best to go out and face the world. You strike me as a Very Strong Confident woman who I admire and wish I was more like :-),
  • dianehelen
    dianehelen Member Posts: 131
    Day three for ya? How are
    Day three for ya? How are you feeling today?

    Just thinking about you

    Diane
  • PatFried
    PatFried Member Posts: 45

    Day three for ya? How are
    Day three for ya? How are you feeling today?

    Just thinking about you

    Diane

    Day three
    Day three is going ok. The only thing I have today is a metallic taste in my mouth. I've been sucking on lemon drops and it takes care of it. My appetite is still good. So far so good. I had to take my husband to the hospital for some scheduled tests so it made me get up, do my hair and get out for a while. It felt good to get out. Dianehelen: how did the doctor visit go or would you rather email me?
    Eleanor would you be willing to share email addresses or would you rather communicate in here?
    Pat