I made it through Phase 1--the surgery! Its been 6 weeks and have healed really well. This past week, everyone that has seen me commented that I was really looking good. They said you would never know I had been through such a surgery. All my doctors seem to be impressed too. I still have areas of numbness--and I hope a lot of that will go away over time.
I am now entering Phase 2--chemo. I met with the oncologist today and got my instructions for medications to alleviate the nausea. Treatment starts on Tuesday. She said this will be the hardest treatment--since it is new to my psyche and my body! Yes, I am a bit nervous--but my plan is to get through this as easily as possible. I will have chemo every 2 weeks for a total of 8 treatments.
I am packing a carry-all bag (which a friend made for me) with entertainment items to pass the time during the treament (3 hours for the first time). My cousins and Aunt & Uncle sent me a box of goodies including EASY crossword and sudoku puzzles (how did they know my level?), protien bars, magazines, a DVD, slippers, candles and candy! I am always so surprised at the items everyone has provided, they are all so useful. So the time should pass quickly. Marc is coming with me.
So I will let you know in the upcoming days how it is going.
With thanks and love to all,
Sharon
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Hi Sharon-
I will be sending lots of positive thoughts and energy your way today. I am so glad that you are one of those people who like to do, and find leisure in, Soduka and crossword puzzles. They send my ADHD blood pressure levels right up the wall! I will vote early here in Virginia and for ONCE Virginia will lead the way in something and give all the Californians an idea of where we are going..I am with you with those protein bars and candles, as well as with a good book... Sit back and think your pac-man thoughts... We all will be thinking them as well. Love, Cheryl
Sharon
Thinking about you all day. After today you will have one treatment behind you and we will all have a new President!
The one thing we continue to wait for is that elusive picture of the balloon in front of Cheryl's window...
Hope you're home resting and feeling all the little PacMans eating up the unwanted! get your rest!
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