April 2011 chemo

Geo -- so sorry about what you're going through.  As if the BC wasn't enough!  To have to deal with awful SEs and depression, etc on top of it all..  Just want you to know I'm thinking of you, and I hope you can find some relief.

Hi to everyone.  Still feeling run down from the last chemo but my hair and eye lashes are growing.  Hi Profbee, been using the epsom salts on my toe nails.  Not sure what's happening but they are going white.

All of you - keep safe

Bernie 

Hey ladies,

Just wanted to check in before my mx surgery in about 6 hours time, feeling nervous, and a bit scared but I know that all you ladies have been through it and have come out the other side which gives me strength, never had surgery before, suppose there has always got too be a first time, anyway I am going to sign off for a few days, will keep you all posted.

Love and light to all.

Sarah Sweety xxxxx 

Hey, Sarah!  I had never had surgery before either and I was nervous.  I was okay.  You'll be okay too.  Just before my surgery, the surgeons came in and said hello and just seemed so calm and confident.  It made me realize that although this is huge in my life, they do this every day and they're pros.  It really helped me relax.  

I've been okay since too--3 weeks out this Tuesday and I'm out, driving, cooking, cleaning, getting dressed...all the normal stuff.  (And I have been for a while.)  

I'm sending you calming positive vibes.  I really did think of all the people in my real life and my virtual life here--all the people wishing me well.  It helped me.  So, think of us all surrounding you with light and love and positivity.  

Best of luck, Sarah.  I am looking forward to seeing your post in a few days saying how well you're doing.  

Blessings Sarah!

I'm thinking of you this morning Sarah.

Artiecat..glad your VT daughter didn't have flood damage. I'm south, near Stratton Mountain/Jamaica/Londonderry. We stayed dry but were an island for a few days. Our neighbors and friends didn't do so well, but we will get through....it's what we do here.

Sending everyone good thoughts today. Another Monday....another week....it's a very good thing isn't it?

Windlass - tax can be pretty ugly - feel the feelings but hang tight!!!!!!  You are a warrior! 

PS - this is  NOT cheering up - it is being with!

Yay Profbee!

That's great news, Profbee!  Yay for the negative nodes, clean margins, no rads!

Sitting in the chemo chair for Taxotere #10.  Only 2 more to go after today!  I so can't wait to be done with this.  I was so down in the dumps on Monday that I went for some retail therapy -- bought a couple of new outfits -- felt much better!  Usually when I do that, I feel better initially and then get home and try them on again and return them.  BUT, I think I'm going to keep them this time, especially since my husband liked them (or so he said!).  I have one of them on in my new profile picture -- only problem is that you can hardly see it because the picture is so small.  I haven't bought a skirt in YEARS, so that was kinda fun.

I hope you're feeling better, Windlass.  This whole thing really sucks.  Hang in there.

Thanks, Sudz.  Yeah, the bright colors really cheered me up.  If I could figure out how to put a picture inside the post, I would do that, and maybe it wouldn't be so miniscule.  But it wants a URL for the photo location.  Won't let me insert it from my computer. 

Hi to everyone, haven't been on for awhile.  Sorry to hear some of you are not doing so well.  I've been in bed for days.  Feeling so run down.  Going to the dr later.  Is this normal after the last chemo?

Articat~ nobody ever wants more surgery, but look at all you've gone through up to this point. If theres still something in there... then get it out~no sense leaving any bits behind to creep up later and start this whole rotten process over again.

BernieEllen I had an awful time after my last chemo, My platelets were down, I was anemic...just a mess. It took a full 3 weeks before I felt ok. Now at 5 weeks past my last chemo I feel great. I'm get tired quickly but I can see that getting better every day. I'm almost hesitant to say this because I still have a lot ahead of me but...shhhhhh...I almost feel like myself!

So sorry to hear about the terrible time after the last chemo, Sudz, Merilee, and BernieEllen.  What regimen were you guys on?  We're planning a month-long RV trip 2 days after my last Taxotere chemo because I have to wait a month before starting rads.  It has been such a sucky year so far that we're really looking forward to this break.  Now you're scaring me.  Hang in there, BernieEllen.  I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for the encouragement, Sue.  I'm just doing Taxotere and had #10 yesterday.  Terrible SEs at the beginning but now doing okay.  Hopefully the next 2 (and last 2) will be smooth sailing.  Really looking forward to "getting out of dodge" and trying to forget about this BC thing for a little while.  Well, forget isn't the right word.....that will never happen......just get away from doctor's appts, chemo drips, and take my mind off things for a little while.