Dec 7
PET Scan II
Been a while since my last post, almost 21 days. Been doing pretty good this round, but days four five and six (Mon. Tues. and Wed) following Chemo are still the down days. I end up feeling really good the Fri. Sat. and Sun following Chemo and am still taken aback that I get so tired and achy on days four five and six. This time I have to try and remember that it will happen and not beat myself up when those crappy days come calling.
This past week found me able to go to the gym one day. Yes only one day but that is good considering that I have not been in about four months. Did three miles walking on the treadmill, very happy with that and it felt great! For those that worry I will overdo it. DON'T!!! So far I can't do any more than the body will let me. Really does let me know when I need to rest or when I am able to do a little more. I will do what I can when I can, so nay-sayers beware, not staying down unless I have to.
I am also happy to report that my hair keeps trying to make a come back. It seems to thin out for about a week after Chemo and then fill back in the week before Chemo. There are even areas that have not fallen out at all and now are growing longer....bangs?........totally uncontrollable. Very interested to see if I will lose all before we are done with all six treatments or not. Still have brows and lashes.
Another side effect that has come up is the nails on my big toes. They are not happy, They are sore to touch and are turning the wrong color. This is a normal side effect, but not much they can do about it unless they get worse. Shoes are uncomfortable ..... especially my sneakers, so what to wear on the treadmill next?... Thumbs are not as numb as they used to be but are still not quite normal.Got to love side effects!!
Tomorrow will be time to become radioactive again.....PET scan. Don't get all excited we shan't not get any results until the next chemo day, so keep your excitement in check.
What is a PET scan? Follow the link and it will tell you.
Another coffee-less morning? I don't think so....setting the alarm to make sure that don't happen. Will get my fill before the cut off time :)
This marks the final step for hopefully being a the halfway point. It will help them see if I am still stuffed to the marrow with Lymphomna or if it is thinning out, or even better yet, gone.
Wouldn't that be lovely? But don't hold your breath, remember we are only half way with the usual Chemo treatments, well until Thursday then we are two thirds done. Tumors that were visible on the outside are pretty well gone, so that is a good sign that the same thing should be happening inside too.
Nervous? Well duh............hoping for changes inside and out!
~PINK~
"The Great Escape"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSyf8fWqSPs
Nervous? Well duh............hoping for changes inside and out!
~PINK~
"The Great Escape"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSyf8fWqSPs
