Last week was very interesting. There are so many side effects with chemo that I can't even keep up with them. The oncologist in Austin checks my blood every week to make sure that my white blood count is high and not low then they check calcium and magnesium. I was having so many problems with dizziness, weakness, and energy. It always felt like I was light headed and going to faint. Well, that meant that my magnesium was super low.
When I went in Monday they were going to get blood from my new port. The thing was I was sitting down and was blacking out. I didn't even know they got blood. Also my blood pressure was super low. When I stood up my blood pressure went even lower. They wanted me to sit in a wheel chair, but I was unresponsive. When I did sit down, unfortunately, I threw up. By this time, they had brought Travis and my mom in. They asked Travis if this was normal and he said NO Way. After being evaluated, I was given an IV of fluids.
I had to go the next day to get an IV of magnesium. It was an extremely busy week, but if that's what it takes to keep on chemo schedule, I guess I will do it. I felt better after the fluids and magnesium. These are just some of the side effects of chemo.
I go tomorrow for a doctor visit and they will check my blood to see if I'm ok for chemo. If everything is ok with my blood, I will do chemo. I'm very fortunate that the chemo does not hurt, it's just the side effects that I do not like.
My mom has been here taking care of me and making sure everything is running like it should. Please pray for my parents. They never dreamed that they would be taking care of me like this. They have seen me in different stages or different side effects. I've only been sick three times this two weeks but they don't like to see it. My dad will come to MF and take me to chemo. What would I do without them?
Everyone: take care and see you around.
Susan
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
I know it has been a long time since I wrote on my blog. A lot has happened since the last time I wrote. When I went to MDAnderson in July, my white blood count was low, so I didn't get to do my chemo. I had to take shots for a week to get built back up. So, I decided that with traveling, trying to work with schedules, I would do my treatments in Austin. I thought it would be easier on everyone. My main Dr. is still Dr. Yao in Houston and he gives the orders. It is working out pretty good. I'm not disappointed at all. When I was on Houston in July, I had a scan and it seems that the cancer is not growing at this time and my liver function is improving.
I also had a port put in so doing my chemo or infusions would be easier. My veins have just given out. Dr. Yao did not want me to do it but said we would talk about it, but I had do to something. It was my executive decision to do this. They are my veins and I can take a lot of pain, but getting a vein to work was so painful. Unfortunately, my veins are crooked, small, and like to roll.
Last week I had to go in for a in infustion of Magnesium. It was very low and it was a three hour ordeal.
Last time I had chemo was at the end of July and my Dad took me for two days. It wears everyone out. There's nothing to do but wait for hours. He went for a walk and someone asked him if they could help him find his car!!! He stayed for about a week then my Mom came. I'm very fortunate that they are able to help me. They run circles around me.
I had to get a new washer and dryer!!! Gary actually went by himself and bought them. I'm not real picky when it comes to a washer/dryer and they get delivered Tuesday PM. I'm very excited, but not about how expensive they are.
The next time I have chemo is Aug. 16-18 then I go to Houston Aug. 31-Sept. 2 for scans and follow ups.
Since I have chemo every three weeks and never know how I am going to feel, I have had to take Disability Retirement. I never dreamed after 12 years that I would be retiring. But I'm kind of excited. I always get the kids who are behavior challenged and I won't have to deal with that any more. Yea!!!!
Thank you for your sweet cards, visits, food, and prayers.
Susan
I also had a port put in so doing my chemo or infusions would be easier. My veins have just given out. Dr. Yao did not want me to do it but said we would talk about it, but I had do to something. It was my executive decision to do this. They are my veins and I can take a lot of pain, but getting a vein to work was so painful. Unfortunately, my veins are crooked, small, and like to roll.
Last week I had to go in for a in infustion of Magnesium. It was very low and it was a three hour ordeal.
Last time I had chemo was at the end of July and my Dad took me for two days. It wears everyone out. There's nothing to do but wait for hours. He went for a walk and someone asked him if they could help him find his car!!! He stayed for about a week then my Mom came. I'm very fortunate that they are able to help me. They run circles around me.
I had to get a new washer and dryer!!! Gary actually went by himself and bought them. I'm not real picky when it comes to a washer/dryer and they get delivered Tuesday PM. I'm very excited, but not about how expensive they are.
The next time I have chemo is Aug. 16-18 then I go to Houston Aug. 31-Sept. 2 for scans and follow ups.
Since I have chemo every three weeks and never know how I am going to feel, I have had to take Disability Retirement. I never dreamed after 12 years that I would be retiring. But I'm kind of excited. I always get the kids who are behavior challenged and I won't have to deal with that any more. Yea!!!!
Thank you for your sweet cards, visits, food, and prayers.
Susan
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