11.14.22
Today was infusion day. I love that they try to schedule multiple appointments on days that I’m already there. So before we did anything chemo related I was able to get in for an ultrasound to look at the fluid build up. That went well. They did aspirate the area. Anyone want to guess how much fluid they got? (Answer to follow). The doctor that did that procedure was tied up on the phone which put us a little behind schedule, that seemed to follow us the rest of the day. Everything is all timed out. Labs at a certain time. Wait. Labs come back, now you can start the first medication: an anti-nausea one. Wait again. Then a second anti-nausea medication. Wait some more. Then you can start your first chemo drug.
The first one I had was one that if it gets on you it destroys whatever it touches. Hence her wearing the gown. Every once in awhile she would pull back on the syringe to check for blood (she was making sure everything was ok and she was still in the port). It is a safety precaution to make sure she isn’t accidentally pushing the drug into my body vs the vein. (It would be bad!) The 2nd chemo drug I got was through the IV bag. Once I finished those I was good to go home. I’m so relieved to be done with the first round. I don’t have a history of reacting to medications, but it’s something that is on my mind when it’s new to me.
Will I have a reaction to this? What should I be looking for? If I’m going to have a reaction how quickly does that happen?
Now I get to wait and see what kind of side effects I’ll have to deal with… Before I left I got a little “pump” I’m not sure what you actually call it. But I was supposed to go in tomorrow for a shot to up my white blood count. To save a trip, I got this little thing put on my stomach and after 27 hours it will infuse the medicine. Once it’s done a light will indicate that I can take it off. How crazy is that!?!
Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place- the Most High, who is my refuge- no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:9-11
I’m so thankful to have this round done. Thank you for your continued prayers in all of this. It means so much to me. ❤️
❤️❤️❤️ So very thankful for His protection and blessings! That box! What a sweet gift!!
You are going to be a pro at needles when this is all done. Yikes! That is alot of fluid!!
(((Hugs))) I am celebrating round one done!
Thank you!!❤️ It was a sweet gift.
Right!?! We were all surprised! I told the nurse I should have taken before pictures! It made a world of difference once it was out!
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
My soul shall be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.” Is.61:10
The Lord has you covered.
❤️ Thank you Josie! So thankful for His protection!
Well you had quite a day yesterday! Hopefully you are doing well this morning without any nasty side effects. Cute gift from the children, the flowers are beautiful and it looks like Aaron treated you to a fabulous dinner. You both look like you are weathering the storm well.
We’re praying for God’s continued protection and healing as you continue down this journey.
Thank you Kim! ❤️
So far handling things well! Thankful for the prayers!
I’m not one that analyzes every little thing I feel so this is kind of a learning curve for me! I’m more of a ok God make it obvious if I need to go to the doctor or I’ll just rough it out at home… I have to be a little more proactive now.