We went straight over to Dr. Baltz's after I had the port put in, around 10:00 am. They said all the chairs were full and asked me to come back at 11:00....
11:00 am Back to the office....3 open chairs, no waiting. Found a comfy recliner and settled in. There were 4 patients there when I got there...I guy was finishing up and left. A second guy had about 30 minutes left then he was gone....
They hooked me up and started the first hour of treatment giving me anti-nausea meds for what may happen in the next 24 and 48 hours. It was like being the new kid at school...I sat quietly, careful not to strike up a conversation too quickly....two ladies Nancy and Marie were there. I mostly visited with Nancy....getting the low down on appetite (or her lack of one), hair loss, nausea, etc. This was here second round of treatments since initial in 2008.
12:15 Finally hooked up the chemo drugs....about 2 two hour discharge rate...nothing eventful today. That's the way its supposed to be. I need to be ready for tomorrow and Friday...that will be telling.
2:30 Finally home....have my little "buddy" with me everywhere I go. Ate some lunch, finally, I was hungry. Hope I keep an appetite.
7:40 Wrapping up this blog. Hope its okay. I want to keep track of my progress and experience through this process.
Well, I wrote a long comment, but I don't think it got saved after I signed in. I'm glad that you're writing your experiences down. It will be good therapy for you as you go on this journey. It IS a journey and you will learn a lot about yourself. It's good to write down your feelings and also what you learn along the way. This is a great way to keep your family and friends apprised of everything that's going on. Hang in there! In the not too distant future this will seem like a dream. Don't forget - hard candy when they flush your port!
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