I've dragged myself through round two of cisplatin and VP-16 and have come out the other side, the worse for wear. Couldn't find the energy to get out of bed for radiation on Monday; I'd lost 6 pounds of water weight (116) and was really dragging and dry heaving all morning. Lauren, my champion, talked to the chemo people and went upstairs after radiation for 3 hours and got rehydrated and shot full of anti-nausea drugs. I'm still throwing up last night and this morning, but at least I'm moving a bit quicker. I've made appts. to go Weds., Thurs., and Friday for saline injections along with anti-nausea IVs because this just hurts too much. Being on the edge of vomitting 24 hours a day is more than I can bear.
Just knowing that this chemo is done and radiation will be finished next week has given me a new lease on life. I just have to drag myself into next week. Dr. T says it will be about 3 weeks before I start feeling better - I'll feel worse before getting better. I don't see how I could feel any worse so I'll knock on wood.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:35 a.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Mom,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted today. I've been getting emails from everyone worrying about you!
I am so proud of you for getting up and going to your appointments everyday and am even more GLAD that you only have a few rounds of chemo and radiation left.
On a positive note, just think, you will come out of this at 110 lbs and bikini ready for our beach vacation! LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU
You are almost through this!!! The light at the end of the tunnel is bright just keep your focus. Try to stay hydrated. Drink lots of bottled water. Have Laur go out and get you some Chippewa Springs water. It is filtered through volcanic rock and tastes delicious. I can't drink that nasty tap water even when I'm healthy as can be. You need water!!! Lots and lots of water!!! Dehydration is horrible on your organs and that is the last thing you need. Stay strong and positive. I love you so much. This will all be behind you before you know it. XOXOX
ReplyDeleteAllison
Sue, I have been following your blog since the kids told me about it when you first set it up. Your writing is wonderful -- I hope it gives you some comfort to be able to share your pains and gains throughout this ordeal. I think that not many folks have your strength and determination; it comes through loud and clear in your writing.
ReplyDeleteI know how anxious you are to be grandma to Allie & Terry's baby -- Tim & I are equally excited and can hardly wait to welcome the new one into the world.
Please know that we think of you often and that we are thinking wonderful/healing thoughts for you.
Kristi McFarlan
Susie,
ReplyDeleteThere's the checkered flag! You'd think I'd grow tired of reading all your trials and tribulations, but your writing skills bring all of us RIGHT in with you, and we feel the pain and anguish, balanced with real hope, and yes, even your gallow's humor, throwing in a little laugh here to "lighten the load".
I DO hope and pray you're near the end of this horrific ordeal, because like everyone else, we're NO where near done with you!
Love,
MM
Susie,
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I was so glad you posted again. I am praying all the time for you, and glad to hear round 2 is done...well - for the most part. I agree with Allie and Katie, drink lots of water, stay hydrated, and get ready for some r&r beach time. I love you, Susie!!!! Keep up your positive attitude. Keep the fight alive - you are winning beautifully! - Stephanie
Dear Susie,
ReplyDeleteHere it is Friday and CHEMO IS OVER with... just 1 more week before Radiation is finished too. Yippee!!! You will be feeling so much better very soon now, just hang in there. I am so proud of you and your continued fight to get this behind you...continue drinking liquids and eating small meals several times a day as much as possible, and before you know it you really WILL be feeling great again and back to your ol' self.
Hope the spritz cookies went down well. I continue to think of you each day and pray you are feeling better and better with every day that passes.
Some words of wisdom for you today:
"Finish every day and be done with it.
You have done what you could...
Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.
This day is all that is good and fair.
It is too dear, with it's hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on yesterdays..."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
Love you sis!
Debbie