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Jane-Altona
Member
10 years ago

And so it begins ....

Hello everyone,

Started chemo on 21/1 (3 X FEC & 3 X D). What a long day, but as usual everyone was lovely & my sister was magnificent. Started the day with a lovely run to try and calm the nerves. I am fortunate to live at the beach, the water birds were all parading along the waters edge.

They do stuff a lot of liquid into you, kept wondering how it was all going to fit. :-) Kept waiting for something to happen during the process but nothing did. Started to feel a bit weird on the way home, flu weird. Things were about to happen.

The nausea hit me that night, it was horrendous. Wanted to pass out horrendous.  Terribly long night. Should have taken the anti nausea drug earlier - VERY IMPORTANT LESSON. The drugs eventually worked & I ate cruskets and homemade chicken soup (thanks to Mum) and drank lots & lots of water. Had a low level headache, fuzzy brain and dreadful weariness all day 1. Just ate, drank & napped. It seem to work by the evening I was beginning to feel a lot better.

Day 2, miracle! Very low level queasiness, with large gurgling & burping. Can live with that. And headache & fuzziness gone. Loving the anti nausea drugs. Decided to get up & do something. parkrun here I come. Biked down to the parkrun venue with Mum & the dog. Waved goodbye & started the run with the other parkies. I was prepared to walk or turn back if necessary. But I RAN the whole way, very very slowly. And nothing got worse! So so happy. Had something eat when I got home & a nap. Had another nap after lunch. Doing lots of burping but I am happy!

So now wondering what will be the next symptom. But what every it is I will deal with it & get through this.

Keeping an eye on all your journeys, you inspire me.

Xx Jane

 

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5 Replies

  • ScorpionQueen's avatar
    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thanks for sharing! I start chemo in the next week or so, waiting for bone and body  scan results first, and like many others! I am more terrified of the treatment than the surgeries that will follow. 

    Every experience is different , but some aspects are similar, so it's comforting to know we can all support each other! 

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

    -Tracy

    stay strong|breathe|believe

  • Ann-Marie's avatar
    Ann-Marie
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Erin,

    Welcome to the Online Network. All the best for next week. Just remember that the members are here to answer any of your questions. So if you have any concerns just ask away.

    ~Ann-Marie x

  • Tracey62's avatar
    Tracey62
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Jane, I'm so impressed! Good on you for keeping up the exercise. Sounds like you have a lot of love and support around you. Stay strong, Tracey??

  • Ann-Marie's avatar
    Ann-Marie
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Jane,

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm sure that many of the member's would say that you are inspiring them. If you get a chance it would be great for you to share what activities you are doing with the "active and well" group. I know there are a few new members in that group that want to connect with others that love the outdoors.

    Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

    ~Ann-Marie x

  • Erin78's avatar
    Erin78
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Jane...thanks for sharing your story. I start chemo next week. Extremely nervous. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your treatment.