So from the MRI and the biopsy that confirmed my life through the last day of Chemo….
It was a time. Good days and bad days. But one thing is for sure, I don’t ever want to have to go through any of that again! And I would never wish it on my worst enemy. Even though I’m starting to feel better, I’m far from done and I know some effects of chemo will continue for months possibly years after the last session.
FYI my hair started really falling out about 4 weeks into chemo. I decided to just shave it since it was very upsetting to have clumps of hair come out at a time. I’m now waiting to see how long it will take to start growing back!!!
With the weight. I actually gained 10 lbs during chemo. Which if you talk to the drs that is a good thing. There is no losing weight allowed during chemo. I was told to make sure I keep my calories up by any means to make sure I stay strong. So I did. Sometimes the only thing your body will accept is things that aren’t necessarily good for you. But it beats the alternative of losing a bunch of weight and having transfusions and being hospitalized because your immune system is so bad. My immune system held up pretty good for the most part. The last session my numbers dropped pretty low. So I’ve had to pretty much stay away from people and out of public to avoid germs. I’ll know next week if I’m allowed back into the general population again!
The anti hormone shots are a killer. And to think I get to do those for the next 5 years. Yay!
I did finally stop taking the anti nausea medication a few days ago. That has actually helped…I don’t crave sugar any more. So I can finally get on the eating right kick. Yay fish! So lots of cooking which isn’t a bad thing. Also been starting out with walking for 30 minutes each morning. I’m sure over time I will increase that and change it to running but for now, I have to build up again. Also started resistance training, stretching and yoga. So the 3 main things to keep this stuff away….Diet, Exercise and De-stress my life.
Waiting patiently for phase 2 which I find out about next week. Up next: Immunotherapy and Surgery!
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Just saw my cousin’s husband’s mom, who went through chemo last year. Her hair was straight and blonde, and came back in wavy and gray. Looking forward to what the new locks look like!