Rang that Bell 8/16

RottiesMom
RottiesMom Member Posts: 167
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I rang that bell 2 days ago!  While waiting to go in an Aunt and her niece walked in (the Aunt rang the bell last week).  They came back just to see me ring the bell!!  I was so touched!  My husband and our middle daughter were there when I went into treatment and when I walked out our oldest daughter was there as well!!  She was able to get off work early and wanted to surprise me!  Our son tried to, but couldn't.  I saw the Doctor after (my Dr was at the downtown office, so I saw his partner.  When my dr was away last month I saw her as well).  She was pleased with everything, told me the next two weeks would be rough, but then I would turn a corner and start healing.  I also met with the dietician as my weight dropped to 102 lbs.  She gave me some samples of this protein stuff I can mix with a little water and put down my tub, which also adds calories.  So now, after 35 rads and 3 cycles chemo, I am finished with treatment!!  Let the healing begin!!!

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  • Kari2007
    Kari2007 Member Posts: 108
    #2
    You did it!

    Let the healing begin!! 

    Kari

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    edited August 2016 #3
    finished

    RM,

    Nice, very nice.

    Relax and enjoy, let the healing begin.

    Matt

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    #4
    Amen! Let the healing begin!

    You did it....made it through one of the most grueling cancer treatments that exists. You are a warrior, girl. Now onward and upward to better days and a date with NED.

    Barbara

  • Fritz
    Fritz Member Posts: 106
    #5
    Contrats to you Joanne!

    So happy you made it through the treatments. Hang in there over the next few weeks as you will feel worse before you feel better. Keep focused on your next goal ... your fisrt NED report!

    Freddie

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #6
    The BELL

     

    That bell makes a beautiful sound; I am glad you finely got to ring it

     

    Tim

     

  • bebo12249
    bebo12249 Member Posts: 181 Member
    #7
    Congratulations!!

    Congratulations!!

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #8
    Yes...Yes....YES!!!

    and what a relief it is!  Never having to get up, get dress....to go THERE again... :)  Last day of rads was my fave day of treatment.

    p

  • Drivingdaisy
    Drivingdaisy Member Posts: 263
    edited August 2016 #9
    YEA !!!

    So thrilled for you Joanne.  True, the next couple of weeks are miserable but Your a true Warrior and will conquer this too.  Than its healing time and on your way to your first NED.  Be patient, it will all come together.  Big hugs, Lisa

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
    #10
    Congrats!

    Always great to hear that bell ring! Just a bit more bumpy road and then things will get better soon.

  • Gypsy28
    Gypsy28 Member Posts: 69
    #11
    Congratulations

    Sooo glad that you are done. You are about a week out now. Again, hang in there. I'm three weeks out on Tuesday and everyday a tiny bit better. Cheers to you on the end of your treatments. Sounds like you have a great support system. Heal well.

  • RottiesMom
    RottiesMom Member Posts: 167
    edited August 2016 #12
    Thank you!

    Thanks for your support.  I think this past week has been harder than the 7 weeks of treatment!!  I ended up dehydrated on Friday and had to get iv fluids.  The mucous has been bad.  It was making me nauseous, had trouble swallowing.  I was able to swallow through the whole treatment and now have to use the peg tube!  I am still swallowing water though.  So, I'm just going to relax...use the tube...and hope next week is better!

    Joanne

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
    edited August 2016 #13
    Aww, hang in there Joanne

    You will turn the corner soon. reach into that bag of tricks to help with the mucus - L-Glutamine, humidifier, Mucinex, hydration. No worries about the PEG, just keep trying to swallow water if you can. That is what the PEG is there for...nutrition if you can't get enough by mouth. You are doing a yeoman's job...and it WILL get better soon.

    Barbara

  • Kari2007
    Kari2007 Member Posts: 108
    edited August 2016 #14
    RottiesMom said:

    Thank you!

    Thanks for your support.  I think this past week has been harder than the 7 weeks of treatment!!  I ended up dehydrated on Friday and had to get iv fluids.  The mucous has been bad.  It was making me nauseous, had trouble swallowing.  I was able to swallow through the whole treatment and now have to use the peg tube!  I am still swallowing water though.  So, I'm just going to relax...use the tube...and hope next week is better!

    Joanne

    Right there with you

    I've been thinking about you, Joanne. This past week has been rough for me, too. I had a lot of vomiting in the beginning, then that seemed to get under control, and then today I've been vomiting up mucus all morning. About to take the ferry into the city to get IV hydration. I've tried to eat a few things by mouth because I'm eager to get off the PEG, but everything burns my tongue. I can swallow water ok, though.

    Hopefully we get our second wind soon!

    Kari

  • RottiesMom
    RottiesMom Member Posts: 167
    #15
    Kari2007 said:

    Right there with you

    I've been thinking about you, Joanne. This past week has been rough for me, too. I had a lot of vomiting in the beginning, then that seemed to get under control, and then today I've been vomiting up mucus all morning. About to take the ferry into the city to get IV hydration. I've tried to eat a few things by mouth because I'm eager to get off the PEG, but everything burns my tongue. I can swallow water ok, though.

    Hopefully we get our second wind soon!

    Kari

    Uggg

     Seems we are experiencing the same things! haven't tried to eat anything yet. The tube feedings are going well and I'm able to drink water!  I figured I would wait until this mucus calms down before I attempted any solid food!!  

    Joanne

  • RottiesMom
    RottiesMom Member Posts: 167
    edited August 2016 #16
    Thanks

    Thanks Barbara!  

  • Kari2007
    Kari2007 Member Posts: 108
    #17
    RottiesMom said:

    Uggg

     Seems we are experiencing the same things! haven't tried to eat anything yet. The tube feedings are going well and I'm able to drink water!  I figured I would wait until this mucus calms down before I attempted any solid food!!  

    Joanne

    Patience

    I need to look to you as an example of patience. I guess I'm afraid of never getting off the PEG, so I pushed it this week. 

    I got a prescription for the fentanyl patch since I'm having so much breakthrough pain with just the Oxy. Crossing my fingers!

    Kari

  • Sandraw
    Sandraw Member Posts: 40
    #18
    WAY TO GO!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!   :)

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