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Brenda5
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10 years ago

Day 16 after chemo.

Day 16 after chemo, Saturday 30th Jan. My gosh, the whole of January is almost finished already and I think I probably slept through half of it but hey I am still here and that’s the main thing. Yesterday was a bit sobering as nearly all my hair fell out in handfuls. Walking on the beach in 40km winds took a heavy toll on my head. Oh well at least its cooler. Had some bone aches and cramping last night in my legs and long arm bones. Why does it do it right when I am tired and go to bed? Dragged myself out after an hour and took some Panadol which I didn’t think would work but they must have as I slept right through the night after that. I walked the dogs this morning as it was a nice cool overcast morning and I didn’t feel too tired when I got back. Hopefully now I am just cruising up to next chemo dose next Friday.

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  • Brenda5's avatar
    Brenda5
    Member
    10 years ago

    Yes Les is well I think although men don't often divulge or complain unless they get man flu or something.

    I try not to burden him with every little thing especially things like secret womens business like heavy periods but he did have to pay for my spree on 2 packets of super pads lol. Oh they aren't cheap. I shoulda bought shares in their companies years ago I think, we'd be millionaires by now. :)

  • Ruth_Bird's avatar
    Ruth_Bird
    Member
    10 years ago

    Heya Brenda.

    Enjoy reading your regular updates to see how you are going. Really wishing you all the best during and after your treatment.

    At the beginning I was told to see it as about a 12 month process. It was good advice. Time feels different. Much of it spent diddling with minor very simple tasks and resting, but trying to do a little more each day, including walks. Am back at work in just over 2 weeks and not looking forward to the relative rush or saying anything about this. Very fortunate to have dodged chemo and radiotherapy. Is just surgery recovery. But a lot also feels like mental recovery and processing, quietly. I really value this forum and everyone's story, especially yours because you were diagnosed around the same time. 

    Look after yourself. Hope Les is well. ??????

  • ScorpionQueen's avatar
    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Yes, I've been wondering where January went too! If the rest of the year flies by that quick, our treatments will be over in a flash! 

    Must of been a downer to lose your hair, but yes, you're still here and your hair will grow back..

    Soldier on lovey,  you are beautiful, strong and defiant! 

    ???Love and light for easy recovery and beautiful days... 

    -Tracy Xx

    stay strong|breathe|believe