12-22-08
My first round of chemo went well! I was nervous and I kept comparing the experience to childbirth, you just don’t know what to expect! Just give me an epidural and all will be well!!!
The staff at the Utah Cancer Specialist Center is so sympathetic and caring! Ron and I arrived this morning around 8:00 A.M. . A nurse inserted the “special needle” into my port and drew some blood. I didn’t feel a thing!!! Yippy!!!! We then went to a waiting room and met with a PA, Esther, who then explained some more about the chemo and answered any questions. Since everything was fine with my blood work we then started the chemo. I was seated in a comfortable leather chair, given some juice, covered with a warm blanket, and then the nurse hooked up the first IV bag. The first bag was filled with medicine that helps with limiting the nausea, this took about 20 minutes. The second and third IV bags were filled with carboplatin and genizar. These bags took about 30 minutes each. I was comfortable during the entire experience. The boys would have laughed at me as I wheeled my IV bag holder to the bathroom to take a potty break…too much liquid (juice and IV bags)! The hardest part of the treatment was the tape!!!! Again I feel relieved to get this first round over with!!! Now I just hope that the side affects won’t be too severe in the next few days!
Afterwards Ron and I went and got something to eat and did some Christmas shopping. A snowstorm hit while we were out shopping! It really is cold outside!!! When we got home someone had taken the time to shovel our driveway and sidewalks….Thanks to this considerate neighbor!!! Again we are so thankful for the love and support that friends and family continue to give us!!!! Last night we enjoyed a great evening visiting with Greg and Ruth, we also appreciated the blessings that Greg gave to our family! We love each of you and continue to feel the power of your prayers during this trial in our lives!!!
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3 comments:
I have to say as I read through your blog, I can't get over how positive and upbeat you are. But then I wouldn't know you to be any other way. That is how I remember Sav to be, the apple doesn't fall far. You have our love and support. Stay tough, this is a game you will win.
Yeah! You are on your way to better health. Prayers continue for you.
I just got filled in from Siri about what you and your family are facing. Kinda sad it takes a friend from Cedar to tell me about a friend around the corner. She told me about your blog so I hope it is okay that I keep updated by sneaking a peek at it. Your family is amazing and our prayers are with you. By the way.... I love the hair cut :)
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