4 weeks down!

RottiesMom

I have 3 weeks radiation and 1 chemo (cisplatin) left.  I can't eat solids anymore.  I am drinking 4 shakes a day, 2 made with ensure enlive and 2 with a protein powder, milk and a banana.  I can eat watermelon and vanilla ice cream, and of course drinking water inbetween.  I am on gabapetin and I think that is helping, but starting to get breakthrough pain today.  I am going to ask the doctor this week for the liquid pain medication so I have it on hand in case I need it.  I use the magic mouthwash during the day. I am starting to get mouth sores, but they aren't too bad yet.  The pain is in my throat, feels like I have strep throat, but worse.  It is really hard to swallow without pain.  Also taking anti-nausea medication.  I get really tired during the day and end up falling asleep on the couch!  So, I am more than halfway done, mentally feeling good...I can't complain.

Joanne

CivilMatt

4 down

Joanne,

I don’t know about the others, but I sipped, swished and swallowed every drop of 6 bottles of magic mouth wash.  I felt if I did not swallow I would be missing out on some benefits. 

Being prepared is our mantra here, by having the pain meds ready you have one less worry.

Good to be seeing you do well.

Matt

RottiesMom

Yes!

The magic mouthwash really is magic!  Thanks Matt!

Joanne 

Fritz

You are getting close to the end!

Joanne:

Keep up the good work! Swallow through the pain now and it will pay off later. I still have bouts with painful swallowing; however, I could imagine the pain had I not continued to swallow through the end of treatments. I used my pain meds and magic mouthwash to aid through these hard times. Just over 1 week post now and I can see improvements already.

Hang in there!!

Freddie.

RottiesMom

Thank you!

Yup!  Swollowlng - that's what I'm doing.  Also doing stretching exercises.  Thanks Fritz!

Joanne 

Kari2007

You're doing awesome

You're doing a great job, Joanne! Getting your protein in and swallowing - getting lots of rest - that's our job right now. Toughest job we'll never love! This will be over before you know it and then we'll be ringing that bell together! 

Kari

RottiesMom

Thanks Kari!

I was thinking about you and wondering how you were doing?  I am glad you responded!  I look forward to ringing that bell with you!

Joanne

bebo12249

You'll be finished soon! Hang

You'll be finished soon! Hang on....

LiseA

Joanne, checking in on you.

Joanne, checking in on you.  I know it's hard, but it will end and then you can focus on getting your strength back.

cardoza33

Great job ladies

You are both doing awesome and the positive attitude is soooo helpful.  I can tell you it just gets better.  I am only 6 months out and I am feeling really good.  In May I would have called you crazy.  Each week there is slight improvement.  Keep up the great attitude and work.  Tony

RottiesMom

Thank you Tony!!

Thanks for the encouragement!  After today only 3 left!  On Tuesday I get to ring that bell!