More Tips (and a Shopping List) for Getting Through Chemo

Madelyn, I figure I drank nearly a gallon of water the day before (to plump up my veins), the day of, and three days after a tx.  Wanted to excrete that stuff ASAP.  Had this 20-oz cup and filled it at least 6 times during the day.  Onc. nurses kept me supplied with ice chips that I sucked on during infusions.  Good luck with chemo.  Have you heard this one yet?

Murphy's Law of Chemo SE Management: "If you don't have something on hand, you will need it exactly when you cannot go out and get it." 

Corollary: "If you buy it in advance, you will end up not needing it at all." 

Bump in honor of kjiberty!

Thank you Moonflwr912!  My first chemo day was doable.  I know the steroids are helping right now...but I'll just take it one day at a time.  I think I bought out the drug store-- so if a SE comes on, I got it covered!  Badger said the Murphy's Law of Chemo is that if you have it you won't need it...so my fingers are crossed!

Madelyn, Good luck to you!  Sending hugs your way and wishing you minimal S/E's.  I am so appreciative for this thread.  Drink, drink, drink!  I had a 32 oz mug and knew I had to fill it up at least 2-3 times a day to get through the water.  I can't tell you how invaluable this thread is.

PS--I am not 14 days PFC!!!  yeah!  Headed to the RO tomorrow to discuss rads. 

Nico1012--I totally agree.  Bump!

hear hear ladies!  Bumping for emilybrooke..

Here ya go, Emilybrooke!

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