It's Monday afternoon, and I am at my house while Mama runs a few errands. As you already know, I had my first chemo treatment Friday, and it went extremely well. I am very tired today, but have not experienced any nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. So far, I've been able to eat what I want to, but I'm trying to make good choices. I was also able to walk in the survivors' lap at the Relay for Life Friday night. What an experience..........
I have just gotten out of the surgeon's office again. I wasn't supposed to see him for about five months, but he is the one who is going to put in my infusaport for chemo. I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, May 19th. This one will be at the Surgicenter too, but will not take very long at all. I went straight there and preregistered when we left. Dr. Habal also checked my incision while I was there, and he seems to be pleased with the way that I am healing.
After leaving the surgeon's office, I went over to Physician's East where I am receiving my chemo treatments. Because the chemo is going to wipe out my immune system, I have to have injections to boost white cell production. I will be receiving an injection every Monday after my chemo treatment on Friday. Otherwise, I would not have enough white blood cells in my bloodstream to fight off infections. I received the first one today. As always, they made me hang around for about twenty minutes to make sure I wasn't going to have an adverse reaction.
The only other appointment we have this week is at The Salon on Wednesday afternoon. Someone is going to professionally measure and fit me for a wig. This has to be done before my hair falls out so that she will know exactly how I style my hair and what color it is.
Mama is on her way back to pick me up. Gotta go! We're eating supper with Aunt Rose tonight! : )
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