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The Neulasta hit me pretty good last night. I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Almost everything from the waist up hurts. However, I still was able to get myself out and walk/jog my two miles.
Although it was a rather painful workout, I feel my aerobic capacity is getting a little better. When I stop jogging and walk, my breathing rate comes down pretty quickly.
I think I’ve gotten a little dehydrated from the Benadryl. I was really thirsty last night and this morning my blood pressure was only 120/62. That’s a tad on the low side. I’m going to work on my fluid intake today.
My stomach is rather uneasy today. I took one of my Kytrils and then followed that up with Mylanta. I’m going to have to make sure I consume lots of calories, as I’m unlikely to feel like it. Also yesterday, I didn’t get all the food in me I wanted, as I just didn’t get time to eat.
At my chemo the other day, they were giving one of the patients a hard time, as he was not keeping his weight up. The told him that if he didn’t keep his weight up they would not be able to give him his chemotherapy.
I slept pretty good last night. I turned on my blankey and that usually helps me to sleep better. I like to sleep hot. I only remember waking up three times.
All in all, I feel the chemo is being effective. I try to listen to my body and I think my lung is getting better.
UPDATE: I stepped on the scale this morning and I've gained a couple of pounds in the last few days. That's a GOOD thing.
Posted by The Vorlon at November 11, 2005 6:39 AMKeep up the bodyweight. I've never had a problem doing that, as you well know.
Boy, a nice milkshake sounds good, even this early in the morning.
Posted by: Reb Orrell at November 11, 2005 7:27 AMIt sounds like you are doing a good job working with, and staying abreast of the situations as they occur. We believe the knowledge you picked up from the book is helpful in how your road to recovery is so simmilar to Dr. Snyders.
we havn't gotten to the part about choc. malts
if there is one. But a person can add that part to his diet. It absolutely can do no harm.
Posted by: Mother and Dad at November 11, 2005 8:12 AM
Actually I had a Klondike bar after breakfast this morning. My stomach is a little iffy.
Posted by: Ted at November 11, 2005 8:42 AMWOW
Not even I. would Dare to venture that far.
Klondike bars are the top of the line, Enjoy