Update, Sunrae, Now Stage 3A, First Chemo Done
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Sunrae!
Thanks for checking in and giving us an update. Sounds like things are going fairly well for you so far, which is great to hear.
I would encourage you to go ahead a take the compazine if you are feeling even the least bit queasy. My doctor actually instructed me to take it for 2 days after each chemo regardless of how I felt, and I never was nauseous at all. The nurses had also told me that it was important to take any anti-nausea meds sooner rather than later as the medication is much more effective at preventing than it is at helping once you're already feeling sick.
I had my chemos on Wednesdays, and the weekends were tough for me, but as you know everyone is different. I hope you are able to enjoy your Mother's Day with your family as you deserve.
Take care,
Cindy0 -
Cindy, thanks for the goodcindycflynn said:Sunrae!
Thanks for checking in and giving us an update. Sounds like things are going fairly well for you so far, which is great to hear.
I would encourage you to go ahead a take the compazine if you are feeling even the least bit queasy. My doctor actually instructed me to take it for 2 days after each chemo regardless of how I felt, and I never was nauseous at all. The nurses had also told me that it was important to take any anti-nausea meds sooner rather than later as the medication is much more effective at preventing than it is at helping once you're already feeling sick.
I had my chemos on Wednesdays, and the weekends were tough for me, but as you know everyone is different. I hope you are able to enjoy your Mother's Day with your family as you deserve.
Take care,
Cindy
Cindy, thanks for the good advice as I thought maybe I should do that too. I heard its better to not let the nausea get ahead so compazine, here I come.0 -
Sunrae
Sorry to hear that the staging changed (that happened to me, too) but glad that everyting is going well so far. Thanks for keeping us posted - hope you have a good Mother's Day!
Chris0 -
Sunrae, great to hear from
Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!0 -
Glad you checked in Sunrae!greyhoundluvr said:Sunrae
Sorry to hear that the staging changed (that happened to me, too) but glad that everyting is going well so far. Thanks for keeping us posted - hope you have a good Mother's Day!
Chris
Glad you checked in Sunrae! So sorry for the nausea. Do what the others said and take your meds to help you. No sense in your feeling bad when the pills should help you out. Sorry that your staging changed too. You are a fighter though and will get thru this and the rest of your treatment! Hope you have a good Mother's Day!
Hugs, Diane0 -
one down yeah!!!! stay aheadMyTurnNow said:Sunrae, great to hear from
Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!
one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!0 -
To help with the nauseacarkris said:one down yeah!!!! stay ahead
one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!
To help with the nausea drink ginger ale and eat ginger cookies or ginger crackers, it helps.0 -
One down Sunrae! Sendingaztec45 said:Sending Prayers
Sorry to hear that your stage has advanced but I am happy to hear that they have a plan to take care of it. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself. Sending prayers that the chemo doesn't make you so sick.
P
One down Sunrae! Sending you prayers and hugs! Be sure and drink lots of water!
Hugs, Megan0 -
♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥Megan M said:One down Sunrae! Sending
One down Sunrae! Sending you prayers and hugs! Be sure and drink lots of water!
Hugs, Megan
This news makes my heart heavy Sunrae. I haven't been on here for quite awhile and didn't know that you had to take chemo. I am so very sorry my friend. I will put you on my prayer list at church and hope that soon..we will all be celebrating that you are dancing with NED! Take care Sunrae and enjoy your Mother's Day celebration!
Love, Jeanne ♥0 -
Good to see you Sunrae! TryMyTurnNow said:Sunrae, great to hear from
Sunrae, great to hear from you. I agree with Cindy to stay on top of the nausea. You have come a long way and I'm so thankful that you are now on to the chemo stage. Before you know it, your treatments will be behind you. In the meantime, take it easy but be sure to drink plenty of water. Keep us posted on your progress. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!! Take care of yourself!
Good to see you Sunrae! Try to look at it as you have one done! I didn't have chemo, but, so many that have say the first one is the hardest because it is the fear of the unknown. Praying it goes quickly for you and easily!0 -
Praying and sending youDebbyM said:Good to see you Sunrae! Try
Good to see you Sunrae! Try to look at it as you have one done! I didn't have chemo, but, so many that have say the first one is the hardest because it is the fear of the unknown. Praying it goes quickly for you and easily!
Praying and sending you strong positive thoughts!
Leeza0 -
stay strong
Sunrae,
You sound like you are doing so much better mentally. Stay strong and hang in there. You are an inspiring warrior for me as you have been though so much. And every time I get more bad news I think of you and what you have and are going through and know that can try harder!
Debby0 -
Hoping that chemo goes verykatznc said:stay strong
Sunrae,
You sound like you are doing so much better mentally. Stay strong and hang in there. You are an inspiring warrior for me as you have been though so much. And every time I get more bad news I think of you and what you have and are going through and know that can try harder!
Debby
Hoping that chemo goes very smoothly for you Sunrae! I know it was a surprise that you had to take it in the first place, but, you can do it! We are cheering you on!0 -
♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥Angie2U said:Hoping that chemo goes very
Hoping that chemo goes very smoothly for you Sunrae! I know it was a surprise that you had to take it in the first place, but, you can do it! We are cheering you on!
Our sweet smiling Sunrae! Just hoping that you are feeling alright. I thought of you today and hoped that you were able to enjoy your Mother's Day celebration. Please keep posting to let us know how you are doing. We all really care for you and are concerned. Remember that we are all thinking of you and praying for you.
Love, Jeanne ♥0 -
Thinking of you too Sunrae!Jeanne D said:♥ Sweet Sunrae ♥
Our sweet smiling Sunrae! Just hoping that you are feeling alright. I thought of you today and hoped that you were able to enjoy your Mother's Day celebration. Please keep posting to let us know how you are doing. We all really care for you and are concerned. Remember that we are all thinking of you and praying for you.
Love, Jeanne ♥
Thinking of you too Sunrae!
Sue0 -
An ordeal is exactly whatcarkris said:one down yeah!!!! stay ahead
one down yeah!!!! stay ahead of the nausea, I liked oyster crackers, and yes take the compazine. I couldnt take it as it makes me hyper. keep us posted you are so strong and have gotten through so much already!!!!
An ordeal is exactly what you are going thru Sunrae! Keep your chin up and try to think positive! Praying for you!0 -
Good to hear from you
Good to hear from you Sunrae. Thanks for the update. Having been thinking of you and wondering how you were doing after all you have been through. God bless.0
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