First dose they do at half speed just in case of any allergic reactions which means a few hours hooked up to a drip line. This can get very boring very fast so take something or someone to keep you occupied. I found I could not concentrate on reading a book or doing puzzles so that was out. I took my laptop and after they had me all hooked up I plugged it in to the plug at the back of the chair and chatted with friends on Facebook. I also took my favorite movie and a headset and played that with its uplifting music. The movie was Twister. About the time the movie ended, it was time to unhook from chemo and go home.
Heading home, take a bottle of water. My mouth turned in to the Sahara desert and my throat dried up too. Drink lots of water and flush that crap from your body.