This time last week I was writting a little ditty about chocolate and chemo. What a week its been since then. So last monday I had my first chemo treatment. Breezed through the process with no allerg...
Published 11 years ago
Version 1.0
Blog Post
Thank you, Deanne and Robyn. You are reassuring.
My concerns are very logisitical. How can I look after myself independently and travel to get to the chemo appointments if I'm in such a wiped out state that I can't walk or drive safely. I live alone and my lovely family is 6 hours drive away. I have some wonderful friends who supported greatly, as they could manage, during the heart surgery. The worst parts (which were not really bad at all) happened only during the 9 days I was safely in hospital. But the chemo treatments are not over so quickly and are on an outpatient basis... which means physically getting there over long periods of time. Even looking after the 3 pets concerns me (they were safely in kennels for the 9 days.)
But I don't want to take the centre stage. This is Tess's blog and she's started on her journey ... which may have all sorts of differences from mine and from others, as you both point out. And she needs the reassurance about how well and valiantly she's started off .... brick wall on top of her and all! I'm gobsmacked at the amazing support other women on this site offer to each other. Full of empathy and practical information. Truly wind beneath our wings!
Tess, I think you're an inspiration with your determined stubborness to get through and your great sense of humour and a sharp mind. Thank you again for sharing and please keep us updated. My warmest best wishes and admiration are coming to you!