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Depleted NOT defeated......
Morning Troopers!
Thought I'd get in earlier before I run out of puff!
I hope you are all sailing along smoothly and for those who aren't sending love an light and gentle hugs your way!
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Yep that first one is a hell of a shock to the system and I am glad I am past that now. Replace some coffee with milk if you can have milk. At least it puts a lining in your stomach so you can take some meds and when feeling a little more alive you can have some breakfast of sorts. I think my first round I had just plain dry toast for a few days but at least it was something. When you are off the steroids, I would say reach for the long acting pain killers as it will take away a lot of the on fire nostrils, dry throat and stuff. I just weathered it the first round and it was awful. Now I am not afraid to take the pills. Drink tons of water! It takes about 5 days to flush out the worst of the chemo drugs. Your kidneys and liver need that water.