two point two
So, the last two weeks have been kinda crazy.
Apparently I have Hand/Foot syndrome. It is not fun. http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/handfoot-syndrome.aspx#.UglpllNnAeM I am back on steroids to help control that. I hope it works.
I had fevers from my allergies for about 5 days last week, and a cough that is lingering, but not dangerous.
The taxol also seems to be making me fairly depressed. I can fight it, but it is not easy.
Shayne came by and brought all my awesome hats and helped me with a pattern for a knit cap that my friend Kim will be sewing (a few) for me and other chemo patients. (photos coming soon!)
Brettany came up and spent F/S night with me. I it when she comes to stay even if we stay up too late 🙂
Wendy came over yesterday to chat and helped me straighten things up around the house- she is awesome! She also got me this great book http://beautypearlsforchemogirls.com/ Super fun!
I have awesome fucking friends!!!!
And today I had a severe allergic reaction about 5 minutes into treatment. first my stomach hurt, then my back, then all of a sudden I started getting really, really hot and my face went numb, I started having issues breathing and began to lose consciousness. All that happened in about 2 seconds. Luckily Jen the infusion nurse was standing right next to me treating the dude in the next chair and was able to get everyone over to get my oxygen, stop the infusion, start flushing it with saline and administer morphine for the severe pain that was happening in my back. It scared the living shit out of me. I really felt like I was going to die there for a sec. WHEW!!! After about 45 minutes they started it again and I did not have any issues.
Apparently the benedryl did not take effect fast enough in my system to prevent the allergic response. Next time we will have to wait a bit longer before starting the chemo. That is fine by me! Good thing about all that is: I got 4 liters of saline, so I don’t have to try to drink a ton of water today. Yay!
I have consultations scheduled with the breast surgeon and the reconstructive plastic surgeon next week to discuss my plan. It will be happening much sooner than I thought, as the initial surgery must happen between 4-12 weeks after completion of chemo. I have to get it done and be recovered before the xmas rush at work. Gotta make that money! We have serious bills coming due next spring for home items (washer/dryer/dishwasher) that have to be paid. I am shooting for the week of 10/21 if it is doable. We shall see….
Favor to ask- if you or someone you know is getting rid of a super comfy sofa/couch for free or reaaaaaaallly cheap, please let me know. It doesn’t need to look nice, it can have some cat claw damage or whatever, it just needs to be squishy and not have bugs. Also looking for a hospital bedside tray as I will be in recovery for a few weeks after my surgery and will need to be able to comfortably access my computer or work on things. Additionally, I will need help doing some organizing/super cleaning and lawn work before my surgery as my parents will be coming up for that. Um- ya- no stress there at all 🙂 Please email me or friendface me if you can assist with any of that.
I can’t believe it is already mid-August. I am almost done with chemo and the holidays are right around the corner. I love October/November/December and hope I get to see my loved ones and can decorate my home a bit for all of the seasonal wonder. I tend to get a little maudlin, as I really miss my Nanny and Papa, and Uncle Emil and Aunt Ruby, and all the family get-togethers and N&P’s house. They were the holidays for me and it tears me up every year, but also allows me to remember all the wonderful times we had as a family. All the jokes and love and food and wonder. What I wouldn’t give for one more Christmas at their house. Or just more time with them.
This year has been so terrible and crazy, I am glad it will be coming to an end soon. Fuck a bunch of 2013. I am over it. I know a lot of people have had a really horrid year and feel the same. Come on 2014!
Please know that I love you and that things will be better next year for all of us. I can feel it!
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