Hello All, in another week I will have my 2nd chemo treatment. I have been feeling okay. Trying to just function as normal as possible. I do take a couple of pain pills a day. I was taking something to help me sleep, but don't want to get dependent on them so I stopped. I've been sleeping just fine, so far.
Ron & I helped Monica with her big moving sale over the last weekend. I of course mostly just supervised while they worked their buns off. It was also verrrrry hot on that particular Sat & Sun. But we made it and it's all over finally.
Well, the inevitable seems to be starting to happen; today I discovered when I ran my hands through my hair that globs of hair came out between my fingers. I believe that is what it will take for the reality of all this to sink in for me--losing all my hair. I'll have to learn some fashionable ways to wear scarves and probably get some kind of wig. I am not too keen on wearing a wig, it sounds so hot for right now. Besides, I've always had an issue with wearing anything on my head or around my ears. So, I'll have to not be a brat and just do what I gotta do!
I will see the Dr again on Wed, before going to chemo. I get labs done every Monday (blood drawn) and no new issues have come up, thank the Lord. I feel like I have been doing very well and like I said just trying to be "normal." I still have lots of pressure feeling in my abdomen, and it feels heavy to pack around, like there's bricks in there or something. I can't explain it, just that that is the part that does not feel normal. But then again, that is where all the fighting is going on right now.
I am very thin now, even though I feel like I eat all the time. I have sworn off sugar (sugar feeds cancer) and eat a lot of lean type food. I need to consume something that will put a little bulk on me. Ron makes me a protein shake now & then. And I know about Ensure, only I can not drink that because I am allergic to dairy. So if anyone has any suggestions, please send me your comments.
Thanks for caring and sharing. I love you. God Bless You~~~maria
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Hi Maria - I think and pray for you every day. I wish I lived closer so that I could visit with you but I love that the internet makes the world smaller. Love ya' - Emma
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, I think about you all the time and am so glad to hear you are doing as good as good can be! Working at the Organic Health Food store I get the chance to talk to a lot of people about diet and nutrition. Maybe you could try eating a lot of good nuts like walnuts, almonds, cashews. Also, have you tried tempeh before? Its such good lean protien. Quinoa, peanut butter, avocados, salmon. Just some ideas. I miss you guys everyday and think about how wonderful it would be to come see you! I hope in the future it's possible. All my Love, Jessie
ReplyDeleteEmma,
ReplyDeleteMy mom was so happy to see you online.
Jessie,
Thank you SO much for the thoughts and suggestions. I'll be sure my momma sees your comments.
Love,
monica