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Starting 1st HDIL2 cycle today
one night of hydration , vital sign base line data, etc. First round at 0900 then it is a run to 14 or wherever my body says stop. I will post with an update next week sometime when i am rested.Thanks to everyone that has paved the way before me, encoraged me along the way, and god bless everyone that is fighting the battle..
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Demerol is your friend.....
When they hang the bag, ask your nurse to have the Demerol ready... mine carried it in her pocket. When the rigors hit let them know at the first sign of a shiver. Call for the Demerol and warm blankets. They will help...Drink as much fluid as you can... they want urine output, so give it to them. As I have related before, my head nurse was very clear. You are here to work! Approach it as a job and NOT as some helpless victim. The fight against cancer is a total life style. and as many have said before me.... we take no prisoners here.
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Working at itGordon Charles said:Demerol is your friend.....
When they hang the bag, ask your nurse to have the Demerol ready... mine carried it in her pocket. When the rigors hit let them know at the first sign of a shiver. Call for the Demerol and warm blankets. They will help...Drink as much fluid as you can... they want urine output, so give it to them. As I have related before, my head nurse was very clear. You are here to work! Approach it as a job and NOT as some helpless victim. The fight against cancer is a total life style. and as many have said before me.... we take no prisoners here.
"my head nurse was very clear. You are here to work! Approach it as a job and NOT as some helpless victim. The fight against cancer is a total life style. and as many have said before me.... we take no prisoners here."
That is so apt, Gordon, that I'm glad you've repeated it and I hope you'll keep reminding everyone from time to time.
If anyone works at it, it's Fox but I hope he's having a good, restful enjoyable break before he rejoins the fray.
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Our new mantra...Gordon Charles said:Demerol is your friend.....
When they hang the bag, ask your nurse to have the Demerol ready... mine carried it in her pocket. When the rigors hit let them know at the first sign of a shiver. Call for the Demerol and warm blankets. They will help...Drink as much fluid as you can... they want urine output, so give it to them. As I have related before, my head nurse was very clear. You are here to work! Approach it as a job and NOT as some helpless victim. The fight against cancer is a total life style. and as many have said before me.... we take no prisoners here.
Great attitude!!!
"You are here to work! Approach it as a job and NOT as some helpless victim. The fight against cancer is a total life style. and as many have said before me.... we take no prisoners here." I would add "Attack with extreme prejudice"
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Best wishesEims said:good luck bellweather....we
good luck bellweather....we are rooting for you....kick some serious **** today....@ texas i love what your nurse said.....very true indeed...
eims x
Bellweather, I hope I didn't scare you. I have a sense that many don't get into the details as I did. But it isn't unusal. You have taken the big step. I look forward to you wondering why I was such a lightweight. Do well my friend!
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Good luck. . .
Bellweather - Wishing you whatever it takes to wipe out the cancer and the strength to stay strong throughout. I wasn't kidding when I told Fox that anytime anyone here begins HDIL2, I feel sick. I have that sick feeling right now, and I'm not the one who went through it. I just watched John go through it. But like I also said, even though John's experience wasn't considered successful, he has no regrets. You're doing the right thing and here's hoping your outcome is 100% positive.
Good luck to you. When things get tough, close your eyes and envision all of your new CSN friends squeezing your hand for support. You're not alone. . .
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Centre stage!alice124 said:Good luck. . .
Bellweather - Wishing you whatever it takes to wipe out the cancer and the strength to stay strong throughout. I wasn't kidding when I told Fox that anytime anyone here begins HDIL2, I feel sick. I have that sick feeling right now, and I'm not the one who went through it. I just watched John go through it. But like I also said, even though John's experience wasn't considered successful, he has no regrets. You're doing the right thing and here's hoping your outcome is 100% positive.
Good luck to you. When things get tough, close your eyes and envision all of your new CSN friends squeezing your hand for support. You're not alone. . .
You'd have us all rooting for you anyway, but you sure got your timing right - by going into it just after this forum's very own bellwether you can be certain of being in the limelight trained on HD IL2, as Fox leads the way! Here's hoping you both turn out to be total responders!!
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