February 9, 2007
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TGIF
It's Friday!
Chemo went OK yesterday. I'm still a little dizzy, but am thankful that Paul is teaching today and the kids are at school. I can just be lazy in the chair. I've promised to carry my cell when I get up so that if I fall or something happens, I can call someone.
So, that was my last chemo for now. Monday is my last radiation treatment. And then, it sounds like Dr. H is going to let me have a break for about a month or so and then we'll start up with chemo again. In the meantime, we're keeping up with tube feeds, and even upping the intake a bit.
Yesterday, I actually ate 3 meals. I had a bowl of Cream of Wheat for breakfast. Mo brought me a wonderful whole wheat bagel with cream cheese that I ate at lunchtime. And then last night, the chicken dinner that was brought over smelled so good that I asked if Meleia would dish me up a bit. The chicken was tenderloins, and she brought me 1 tenderloin and some noodles. I ate it ALL! And then, Ciera made me strawberry shortcake, and I ate that, too.
Of course, this morning, I made Cream of Wheat, and 2 bites into it, it didn't taste good. So today doesn't appear to be a good food day. And the anti-nausea drug will wear off this afternoon/evening, so dinner won't be good, either. That's why I'm hooked up to Ms. Pumpin'-stuff, right?
OH, and according to Dr. H's office scales, I've put on 2 pounds since last week. Cool.
The one thing Dr. H didn't do (grrrr) is write the letter to work yet telling them that I'm cleared to work. So, today, when I go in for radiation, I'm going to go upstairs to his office and nag him again.
The day after chemo is a good quiet day for me, I think. Not that I don't want or need people to check in on me. It's just a good day to not have to visit much. It allows some visualizing time of cancer cells being destroyed. It also allows me to sit here sometimes just feeling weird. Chemo really does just make you feel weird.
I've discovered a new passion. MetroMint water. Stephanie brought me the Peppermint early in my treatment, and it really helped my stomach when I felt just a bit queasy. But yesterday, Maureen bought me Lemon Mint. Oh my. It is so good. I had Meleia pour a bottle of it into my 900 ml mug, add ice, and then add water to fill the mug. There is enough flavor in the water that it works well that way. The mint helps with the tummy, and the Lemon adds just a great flavor. So try it!
Too bad I'm not getting paid for blogging, eh?
Comments (10)
YAY on the 2 pound gain! I'll have to check out that mint water. It sounds really good. Love you, girlie!
I'm so glad you've been able to put on some weight! YAY!! Praying for you daily!
WTG on the weight gain!!
I too pray for you daily!
Yay for 2 pounds!!!!!
Yay on the weight gain!!! Glad you are finding the water so good, I will have to give it a try myself. Praying for you.
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Awesome about the weight gain. And that is super cool about the MetroMint water. I'll have to look for it next time I'm out. That sounds pretty tasty.
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Awesome weight gain!! I love that mint water too. I sent you some lemon and peppermint candies to suck on when your mouth tastes weird. They should be there any day now if not already. (((hugs)))
I love when people are nice to you when you're sick. That's so great. I was going to suggest those hard candies in the tin, the lemon and tangerine. My husband eats them when he gets that metal taste in his mouth, but a friend who went through breast cancer treatment sent them. She used to put one in her water to flavor it. And it's going to pay off for the company; I never heard of this water before and now I'll be on the lookout. Hope you have a terrific weekend!
Cool beans! Another hat for the collection!
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