First round of chemo done!
The nurse explained that the 'Real' side effects won't show up for a few days. Already have that 'metalic' taste in my mouth! Yuck!! Because of all the great advice on this site from all you beautiful ladies, I purchased Biotene mouthwash & toothpaste!
2nd round is scheduled for Dec 21st....OMG and the side effects will probably be my Xmas present from this awful beast!!
I do feel pretty good so far this evening, and I am thankful for that!
Just wanted to give everyone an update!!
I truly thank each and everyone on this site for their best wishes, hugz, thoughts and prayers! You Sisters in Pink are the BEST!!!
To all the newbies here, this is absolutely doeable!!! We CAN & WILL best this beast. And one day, this site WILL be closed due the CURE!!!!
Love & Hugzzzzz Sherri
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Hi Sherri, I am glad it went well and that they could make room for you today. You mention the metal taste, it is helpful if you use sturdy plastic utensils rather than metal ones when eating it will help abit.
You are right when you say it is doable, just 3 more to go!
Hugs,
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Sherri, glad to hear it went
Sherri, glad to hear it went well. I also had 4 of the same treatments and all of mine went well too. I did notice more fatigue after the last one, I guess it's the cumulative effect. I'm half way through radiation today and looking at the finish line. Best of luck to you and keep us updated on your progress. Take care.0 -
water and eatchickad52 said:SHERRI
So glad your treatment went well. Drink lots of water and rest. Hugs, Diane
Yes lots of water, but eat a little often. It will help keep any nausea or stomach pain from setting in. And don't try to be stronger than any pain. Take the pain meds as soon as you think you may have pain. Stay ahead of it. And rest rest rest0 -
Thanks!always said:water and eat
Yes lots of water, but eat a little often. It will help keep any nausea or stomach pain from setting in. And don't try to be stronger than any pain. Take the pain meds as soon as you think you may have pain. Stay ahead of it. And rest rest rest
For all the well wishes!! I tried getting on here all day, and wasn't able to. I spend alot of time in the bathroom, due to all the water!! Whew!
A little tired today, but unable to sleep I assume from the steroids???
Thanks to all my sisters in pink.....would have been able to get this far without all of you!!!
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nest time...sherria49 said:Thanks!
For all the well wishes!! I tried getting on here all day, and wasn't able to. I spend alot of time in the bathroom, due to all the water!! Whew!
A little tired today, but unable to sleep I assume from the steroids???
Thanks to all my sisters in pink.....would have been able to get this far without all of you!!!
Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Try chewing on ice cubes during the time the chemo is being administered. I was told that helps the "metal mouth" and mouth sores that often occur and I had neither to any extent, so maybe it worked! The first was the worst, and drinking WATER was almost impossible.
Tasted like KEROSENE!!! I sipped and got maybe a cup down in an hour. But each one was a little better. Applesauce, pieces of apples, bananas, small saltine crackers. ginger ale,
tea, hard boiled eggs, and toast with apple butter of cinnamon got me through those 4 treatments. Good luck Sherria. I'm so glad that is behind me, and soon it will be for you, too.0
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