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Andrea_Byrne's avatar
9 years ago

1st chemo

1st chemo yesterday ! Had my support crew in place and dr and nurses were so supportive. However the tears still flowed, anxiety, fear and just wondering how I'm ever going to get through it! The portacath was used so I'm glad that I made the decision to have this put in place. I don't think I would have been brave enough to have the worry of constant vein collapse. Was given lots of medications to help with the nausea but still feel like crap.trying to drink plenty of water but that's a bit of a mission, trying also to manage small meals. Feeling very bloated, is that normal??? Think I've forgotten what normal is though! It just seems such a long journey ahead of me and keep wondering how I will ever get through it. I cant believe it's already been almost 5 months, 2 operations, numerous infections and what seems like a never ending number of Drs and hospital appointments to get to this point! I know I will eventually get through it though as I've got too many things I am wanting to do!!

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