Tomorow is round 1 with chemo

Hi Jodie, I'm adding my good vibes to all of our pink sisters here. With all of it aimed your way, I know you'll be fine. One thing I did while I was having my infusion was to suck on a lemonade icipole. It helped prevent mouth sores and was lovely to eat too :) I also had fruit tingles. They have bicarb in them and this also helps with mouth sores and indigestion. I did suffer from heartburn though but I was prescribed Nexium which was brilliant. You'll probably be given Pramin to keep the nausea under control. I would take it as soon as I started to feel queasy and I didn't have too many problems. Take your meds at the onset of any signs of problems before they get into full swing. That way they are easier to control. Jodie I know you are tougher than you think and you will get through this with flying colours. Remember we are here for you. Love Janey xxx

Its all come around so quick.

Linda has been wonderful as you all have.

Im just so happy to see Jen's smiing face. It has made me feel a bit better.

That will be me tomorow...hopefully smiling too! lol

Love you all

Jodie xx

omgggg Jen!!! thank you!!! thank you!! You look wonderful!!

how was it, how is it/?

Ive been thinking of you all day xxxx

hi jodie.....no need to stress.....i am just finishing off now.....feel perfectly fine at the moment....just wanted to send you happy thoughts and I will be thinking of you tomoz.... you will do just fine........big hug JEN XX

Thanks Kaye xx

Hi Jodie

 

All the very best for tomorrow will be thinking of you.Take care xxx

Kaye

I've heard fruit tingles are good, ill get some too. I think the hospital will give me all my medication Tomorow as last time I saw my onc, she was writing it all up. I did forget about the heart burn, I'll need to get something for that too. Ill post Tomorow after its over xxx Thanks for all the help. Jodie xx

Hi Jodie,

As I read your post, I am really feeling for you.  You will be ok.  I remember well my first infusion,  I felt as you are feellng....I walked in holding my hubbys hand, I think I almost cut off his circulation.  My philosopy was, expect the worst, and just see what happens.   Well, what happened was, I had the FEC infusion, I felt fine, and even went out for lunch afterwards.  The dex kept me wired for a couple of days, no nausea.  I had prepared in advance my "chemo kit".  It had everything known to man that I thought I might need. To my surprise I did not need  most of the goodies in it.  I took my nausea meds as directed,  I did drink lots of ginger beer, and looked after my mouth.  I was really surprised that it was not as bad as I had expeced.  6 days after my first chemo, I flew to Melbourne for the tennis.  I will be thinking of you tomorrow, and hope it all goes well for you.

Linda.   xx.       

Hi Jodie,

As I read your post, I am really feeling for you.  You will be ok.  I remember well my first infusion,  I felt as you are feellng....I walked in holding my hubbys hand, I think I almost cut off his circulation.  My philosopy was, expect the worst, and just see what happens.   Well, what happened was, I had the FEC infusion, I felt fine, and even went out for lunch afterwards.  The dex kept me wired for a couple of days, no nausea.  I had prepared in advance my "chemo kit".  It had everything known to man that I thought I might need. To my surprise I did not need  most of the goodies in it.  I took my nausea meds as directed,  I did drink lots of ginger beer, and looked after my mouth.  I was really surprised that it was not as bad as I had expeced.  6 days after my first chemo, I flew to Melbourne for the tennis.  I will be thinking of you tomorrow, and hope it all goes well for you.

Linda.   xx.       

Linda, What types of things did you have in your bag? So far I've got: Movicol (in case of constipation) Gastrostop (In case of diarreah sp) A thermometer Ginger beer Pepper mints I need to get biotene toothpaste and mouth wash. I've got bi carb at home already Jodie xx