The new FEC treatments are kicking my butt! I really thought that the separation of three weeks between treatments would mean that I would get over the chemo effects sooner and have more energy. Not the way its working. The second treatment and subsequent injection of Neulasta really kicked my butt too. Down to the point I wondered if it wasn't time to get live in help here at the house. The Neulasta is supposed to help with the energy, but they forgot to tell me that I would feel like I had been beaten all over first. Dr. Carr saw me looking pretty pitiful for followup labs and suggested that we put me in the infusion room and give me an IV of fluids, it was amazing how much better it made me feel. I was able to eat well for the first time in days! So we have proceeded to give me fluids when needed and it has made a huge difference. Although I am still fatigued, the nausea is not nearly as bad and that means that I can stop the weight loss. Who would have thought I would be down to 135 lbs and the size 8s are falling off of my scrawny butt.
I did get to go to Lamesa and see my Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter and sisters two weekends ago. It was just a family girl day at my mom's. We put that beautiful Evie on the floor with her toys and encouraged her to finally try and roll over. We were like a bunch of old guys when she finally managed it. We all jumped in the air and clapped like it was a touchdown at the super-bowl. Wonderful to have the time just to visit with them all and see Evie's smiles.
Last week and the III FEC treatment went well until I came down with a sinus infection. Between sinus infection and another Neulasta shot my Labor Day was spent just keeping my bones moving without whimpering too loud.
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