Auuugh! Not feeling so hot after radiation. Kind of nauseous feeling the rest of the day and night. I really get tired now and food has zero appeal to me. I'm forcing in liquids and energy drinks without trying to become sick. I can also start to feel my throat 'close up'. Making it harder to swallow. I was told about all of this, but certainly had no way to know what to expect. I am told that these kinds of symptoms are about normal for the number of treatments I have received so far.
Bottom line - this is not good for me. I'm losing weight at an unacceptable pace - nearly 20 pounds. This means that I will becoming more and more dependent on my feeding tube. It probably will not be to long until home health care starts delivering my meals. That doesn't sound to exciting but it sure should be a lot easier to cook.
My brother and his wife - Tom & Pattie - our driving up from their 'Old Kentucky Home' this weekend to spend some time together. I am really looking forward to seeing them again. And they are now new, first-time grandparents.
Pat,
ReplyDeleteI just got your address from Andrea, so I can follow you doing your journey. You and Carol are in my prayers.
Amen. You've made it through another week!! Not exactly "none the worse for wear", but keep hanging in there. You've got a good attitude, you're tough and a lot of people rooting for ya!
ReplyDeleteHi Champ! Only won 2 points last night. Bobs hip was bothering him so he didn't play. Dennis was with me so it was fun and I beat him out of another buck, my 43 against his 44. Canned more tomatos yesterday with mowing the yard and putting the camper away so I can park in the garage again. Been busy trying to catch back up from being gone. Both Dennis and Bob need some wiring done so will attack that next week hopefully. Richard
ReplyDeletethere are sure times when the treatment is a big pain! Literaly and figuratively. Hang tough and know that you and Carol are surrounded by prayers and love.
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