Whew. Glad to have that thing off me. I am so, so glad to be done with one treatment, but am realizing this is gonna be hard. This stuff makes you feel pretty crappy. It's 'suppressing' your bone marrow from making good, healthy cells, as it attempts to kill your cancer cells, which are resistant to being killed. And it feels like it. Overall, I just always feel kinda queasy, and have a headache and feel tired all the time. Sorta like death warmed over, pun intended. It seemed like I felt instantly better after they removed the needle today...but I'm thinking it was mental (gotta get it where you can) as I"m still feeling the same way i felt this AM when i woke up with the pump still on.
They (whoever 'they' are) describe chemo as trying to kill cancer cells without actually killing you...altho it sometimes feels like it IS sorta killing you. I'm def already getting sick of all the pills/drugs/etc and am so much looking forward to that day when this f'ing port dealie gets removed from my chest. THATS the day I've finally finished, to me, and I'll be so happy. It's a long ways off, I know, but I've got my eye on it- and am always working towards it.
excited to get thru tomorrow, have a mellow recoup weekend and root for the dawgs on saturday.
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keep your eye on the prize babe! you can do this!
Funny, you should be recieving a card in the mail yesterday if not today, filled with cliches. EYE ON THE PRIZE being the most important one. You CAN do this Andy! It's only temporary. And Mere, you CAN do this too! One down, Eleven to go. See you at the port removal finish line. Love to you both!
AFD,
What if you guzzled a shit-ton of energy drinks?
Then, do you think the magical concoction that is "MONSTER" or "XTREME ROCKSTAR" energy fuel could overcome the nasty of the chemo?
Yeah, you're right. Bad idea.
Anyway, get lotsa rest and take it easy, mayne. You'll be over this stuff after a bit.
Your pal,
NG
Ando,
Just remember the words of that famous American, Rob Schneider in "Waterboy"...."YOU CAN DO IT!"
Love you, son. You amaze me with your inner strength and positive energy...you WILL win the fight!!
Dad-y-o
Andy,
Way to go with your 1st chemo! I'm sure it's tough, but I know you can do this and will be a stronger, healthier person after all this is finished. Take care of yourself this weekend and eats lots of good, healthy food.
Love to you and Mere.
Ash
I know it was to be expected, but it doesn't make the side effects any easier to deal with.
I'll rub my 'Dut' band between my hands like Mr. Miyagi.
(sorry for the delete, I had a type-o)
Hang in there Dutlinger. You will have many hills and mountains to climb. However, you just finished a biggie and try to focus on each day, not how much longer you have.
When you feel sick, it may help to remember another famous American, Rodney Dangerfield, who said "I'm so ugly - My mother had morning sickness - After I was born"
Go Buckeyes (and Dawgs)-
Brad
Mindy said...
I'll rub my 'Dut' band between my hands like Mr. Miyagi.
November 9, 2007 8:53 AM
I'm not sure how I feel about this being Mindy's husband and all...
Hang in there baby.... if Dawgs win tomorrow, well, they havent won against Fla AND Auburn since... like, forever?!
That win would be for YOU and MERE... ( so, give it up, Chris!)
love and hugs,
Ando...love you so. Hang in there, sweetie. If anyone can do this, it's you and Mere. Battle #1 is over, and soon the rest will be behind you as well. Keep your eye on the prize, kiddo.
Miss you and love you, Mom
Want to say Go Dawgs, but also Go Tigers. Good luck on the brotherly competition today!! The Dawg flags have been all over Atlanta for days.
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