1'st day of chemo - Made It

natly15

I will call 10/6/09 an 'Uneventful - Eventful" day in my life. Fear of the unkown could have taken over, but I prayed all the way to the cancer center, and found an angel to sit next to by the name of Mary. She was an inspiration, and after seeing how nonchalant she was handling her treatment, I simply relaxed and mirrored her behavior. I'm having a hard time sleeping, and will go back for my Neulasta shot at 2p.m. today 10/7/09. These boards contain a wealth of knowledge. Thank you one and all.

RE

:-)
Glad there was someone there to help you on your first chemo, it is always such a stressful one. Keep that positive attitude it will carry you far!

RE

MyTurnNow

Good job!!
I felt the same way you did on my first treatment. It is definately the fear of the unknown. I hope all the rest of them are as doable for you.

chickad52

NATLY
I'm so glad that your first day was uneventful. Having an angel sitting next to you was a big help. I find that at my treatments most everyone is so friendly, That the time flies by. Hugs, Diane

laurissa

Glad you made it through the
Glad you made it through the first one. I did too on Monday and had the shot the next day. I hope it doesn't cause the bad body aches for me. Right now my stomach's in knots, thats about it, metally taste is starting this morning too. No appetite. How are you feeling so far?

natly15

RE said:

:-)
Glad there was someone there to help you on your first chemo, it is always such a stressful one. Keep that positive attitude it will carry you far!

RE

Thank you
Hanging in there. Thank you for the encouragement.

natly15

laurissa said:

Glad you made it through the
Glad you made it through the first one. I did too on Monday and had the shot the next day. I hope it doesn't cause the bad body aches for me. Right now my stomach's in knots, thats about it, metally taste is starting this morning too. No appetite. How are you feeling so far?

Hanging In
Laurissa, had terribly, hyper, restless nite. Finally fell asleep about 5:30 am. The nurse warned me of this due to the steroids. Have little appetite this morning, maybe because I drank tons of water thru the nite. I'm going to pray for your stomach knots today. Hang in there girl

natly15

MyTurnNow said:

Good job!!
I felt the same way you did on my first treatment. It is definately the fear of the unknown. I hope all the rest of them are as doable for you.

doable treatment
I sure hope so--what an unchartered journey this is!! Thank you for your kind words.

natly15

chickad52 said:

NATLY
I'm so glad that your first day was uneventful. Having an angel sitting next to you was a big help. I find that at my treatments most everyone is so friendly, That the time flies by. Hugs, Diane

Hugs to you
Diane, I find this website so informative and its always good to talk to someone who is walking the same walk-- I've read some of your comments and appreciate what you have to say. Have a blessed day , Sandy

Tux

Nat-sorry you had such a bad
Nat-sorry you had such a bad night. Good thoughts go out to you & hope you have a restful day.

Hugs & prayers...

MAJW

First Chemo
Congrats! You did it! Glad it went so well for you. I was scared senseless when I had my first chemo, but as you said, seeing others relatively calm helped. Steroids kept me awake, also. Your taste buds will go hay-wire, for about a week but try and find something that works for you....I lived on watermelon one week during chemo.....I could taste that....continue drinking tons of liquids. Believe it or not, you will get through this and when you do, pat your self on the back for a job well done! I finished the end of August and am now having my radiation. I pray the rest go well for you!
Nancy

Ritzy

MAJW said:

First Chemo
Congrats! You did it! Glad it went so well for you. I was scared senseless when I had my first chemo, but as you said, seeing others relatively calm helped. Steroids kept me awake, also. Your taste buds will go hay-wire, for about a week but try and find something that works for you....I lived on watermelon one week during chemo.....I could taste that....continue drinking tons of liquids. Believe it or not, you will get through this and when you do, pat your self on the back for a job well done! I finished the end of August and am now having my radiation. I pray the rest go well for you!
Nancy

I am so happy that someone
I am so happy that someone was there that helped you to get thru it! Wishing you the best with your future treatments!

Sue

jnl

Ritzy said:

I am so happy that someone
I am so happy that someone was there that helped you to get thru it! Wishing you the best with your future treatments!

Sue

Congrats to you on finishing
Congrats to you on finishing your first chemo! I hope the rest are easier for you.

Leeza

natly15

MAJW said:

First Chemo
Congrats! You did it! Glad it went so well for you. I was scared senseless when I had my first chemo, but as you said, seeing others relatively calm helped. Steroids kept me awake, also. Your taste buds will go hay-wire, for about a week but try and find something that works for you....I lived on watermelon one week during chemo.....I could taste that....continue drinking tons of liquids. Believe it or not, you will get through this and when you do, pat your self on the back for a job well done! I finished the end of August and am now having my radiation. I pray the rest go well for you!
Nancy

Nancy
Thank you for the enouragement. Congrats on completing your chemo. I have a yuk taste in my mouth, and have been eating apple sauce and bread. I forced myself to get moving today to make some vegetable soup, wash my "dead" hair, and get a shower. I was so down yesterday I didnt even take a shower, yuk. Slowly, but slowly I'm coming around. I had hubby pick up claritin today, based on comments of so many of the gals. Had my neulasta shot on Wed, and after dealing with nausea even tho I'm taking the zofran, I want to be proactive and perhaps avoid the bone aches.