On June 19th I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I had a tumor that was 15cm in size. The tumor was removed, but not before it ruptured. I now am facing chemo to ensure all is clean. This has not been easy so thought that talking about it with others would help me and maybe others. Please feel free to write about your experience and offer any suggestions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Day 2
woke up early feeling pretty good this morning. Got up finally around 9:00am and took my vitamin, calcium, iron (was told I had to take iron yesterday boooo) and anti nausea pill. Face started feeling hot around 9:30/10:00am not sure why. Brian got up and noticed my face was pink. Looked in the mirror and sure enough almost looked like I had been out in the sun. Not sure what is causing that, but it doesn't feel bad. Was feeling very jittery when I woke so felt like I needed to eat. I ate half of peanut butter english muffin and had one cup of coffee. Was hoping for morning movement, but nothing so far. Still felt like I needed to be active this morning so waited for Brian to get up and we went for a swim. It felt great.. stayed in the pool for an hour or more then out and into the shower. I always feel good once I take a shower and now that I have the short hair it's not half as much work. I do still get tired pretty easy after shower though.. not sure why as I really don't over exert myself or anything while in there. Anyway showered now, got my hair fixed and make up on and ready for my doc appt at 2:30 for my Nulasta shot. Just a quick walk in they say give me the shot then back out. This shot they say will bring on the pain in myb joints and bones. I hope to calm that down some by pre mediciating myself with 600mg of ibuprofen before shot and then as needed afterwards.. praying that will keep the pain down to a minimum. Was still feeling pretty weak and shaky after shower so ate half a bowl of mac-n-cheese whihc tasted pretty salty and I never put any salt on it (think my taste buds are changing already) and two peanut butter crackers with water of course. I know it doesn't sound like much, but try to eat what I can when I can.. something is better than nothing I guess. Anyway it is now 1:35 and we need to leave for doc appt in about 10 minutes so guess I will get off of here for now.. thanks again all for your prayers.. they are working every day..
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Hey sis, I think anything you can eat is a good thing. You happened to eat all my favorites. How can you go wrong with peanut butter. I love that stuff. Remember eating peanutbutter, marshmallow and butter sandwiches when we were little? Not sure why i just remembered that. Oh well. Made sense when I typed it LOL. Can you tell it's almost the end of my day, i'm getting a little weird.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you were able to get in the pool. :)
It's been so darn hot.
I hope everything went good this afternoon. Good idea about taking the ibuprofen before your shot. You're so smart. It definitely can't hurt. I remember when Dillon was little and had to have shots, i would give him ibuprofen before every shot and it made him so much better.
I wish this blog had spell check - LOL LOL I would be able to type faster and less errors.
Getting ready to go into the dreaded traffic on 95 but so worth it when i get home. Well, not this week. I've been packing every night (yuck). Can't believe I have to move again. I hate moving but I know it is for the best.
I hope you have a restful night with no pain.
I love you, Lori
yes I do remember the peanut butter, marshmellow and butter sandwiches.. I leave the butter out now though and eat peanut butter and marshmellow. I love me some peanut butter thank goodness. I am sorry you have to move again.. I know what thats like and it stinks.. wish I could be there to help you. I will try to look into that stuff we talked about tomorrow baby.. give me a call or I will text you. I love and miss you bunches baby...sweet dreams
ReplyDeleteHey sis, Been thinking about you and didn't see a blog entry today.
ReplyDeleteI will call or text you shortly to make sure you are ok.
I LOVE YOU!
By the way I meant to mention that I asked the nurse why I had the pink face for day or two after chemo and she explained that it was the steroid they give me in the pre-meds.. I kind of like it as it actually gives me some color to my face..
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