Time to introduce myself
Firstly may I say that all of you ladies are amazing! I joined the network not long after my diagnosis and found your posts so supportive, inspirational and informative.
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Hi again
I'm in Melbourne too. I'm having my chemo at Cabrini Malvern. I found the first 2 days the worst and then pick up a bit each day. Last time I stopped taking anything for the nausea by day 4. I keep up the indigestion medication for 2 weeks. By the 8th day the fog has cleared enough for me to drive more than the school run and my taste buds are starting to return. By the third week I feel pretty much normal - maybe the odd day where I am more tired. I have come down with a cold this time so I am closely watching that it doesn't become nasty and even though I am week 3 I'm pretty tired - probably more than normal with a cold. (I did have one odd crappy day in the first round too and my BC nurse said - anything is normal on chemo)
It sounds like you are doing really well so far. I also found getting out and about helps my mood and energy levels - even just a walk around the block with the dogs. I also think I bounced better from the second FEC despite it seeming worse earlier and I think this has more to do with recovery from the surgery too - remember you are still healing there too.
What type of tumour did you have? I am Her2+ve so I am also starting Herceptin with my Taxotere and will be having that three weekly for 12 months.
Did you get your wig at Ringwood? I wore mine for the first time yesterday and felt really good - it freaked my kids out though as they are now so used to me bald but it is getting too cold!
Amanda xx