Justakid Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Well had chemo today. Went soomthly, no viens collapsed, nurses were great. Toted my chemo bag and pole down the hall to see the doctor while I was getting it. He checked me out and gave me more acid reflux meds, he is starting to have the pharmcey write on the bottle what each thing is for since I have so many drugs, that was helpful. Alone with my son, Mom went to get her PJ's to spend the night (like she always does for chemo night) and my husband is out buyng nutty buddys my ice cream of choice (currently). My doc high recommends the Xanax which is nice cause the last one always looked at me like I was crazy. And he's not using it to keep me in control, it's my Mom that he has to please cause she will take his head off. She said she isn't messing around with anyone this time. No more Mr. nice guy. Going to watch FoodTV and take it easy while the steriods rush through my viens and make me a monster!!!!! It's gonna work, it's gonna work, it's gonna work, it's gona work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, So glad to hear your first chemo went good. Sounds like you are in good spirits and that's a good sign. Thank goodness you have your mom to help you. Hoping that the worst of your side effects is feeling a little tired, and the best that there are NO side effects! Take a nice nap and enjoy your nutty buddy! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, So glad first treatment is over! What is your schedule? WHen is next treatment? And when is rescanning? I hope for fungus. I am going to eat mushroom pizza on Fri in hopes of fungus for you (I think mushrooms are fungusy, or am I making that up, not sure). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, ok, 1)jealous cause I am chubby and can't eat ice cream 2) your ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY right that its gonna work. feel those nasty friggers dying as you read this. hear them screaming argghhhh were dying, were dying. and look in the mirror, open you mouth, point and say (as best you can with your mouth open) thats right you bastards I hope it hurts real good cause your NOT gonna get me. then laugh like this BAHAHAHAHAHAHA again as best you can with you mouth still open and pointing at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 It's gonna work!! You betcha!! It's gonna work!! You betcha!! It's gonna work!! You betcha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, I ditto everyone else you betcha its going to work !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Right on Beth!!!!! Wasn't the short duration of the chemo infusion great? Still no major side effects, just fatigue and a bit of nausea. The Zofran seems to be keeping it pretty much in check. It took a couple days for the steriods to wear off and then the fatigue and mild nausea showed up. No rash yet or other discomforts. Hope it works the same for you and that it freakin works!!! Take care and God Bless. Keep us informed. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, It's gonna work!!! You've got prayers coming from Mike and I . It's gonna work!!! It's gonna work. You are officially an Alimtian... new word, I made up, but let's pray it stands for success. Keep us posted. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hi Beth.. So glad that you made it through your first Alimta. I like Sue's Alimtean..makes complete sense to me... Enjoy your nutty buddy. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Keep that attitude, Beth!!! IT'S GONNA WORK. You know, the fact that this first chemo went well just may bode well for all of it.....a sign...an omen. IT'S GONNA WORK! And I'm going to beat my liver and pancreas into submission with chemo too....so we'll fight together, eating Nutty Buddies together (how did you know they are MY favs too? ) and chanting the mantra....IT'S GONNA WORK!! Thinking of you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth You sound so positive, IT'S GONNA WORK!!! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Well, Beth - one down! Thanks for the update. It's good to hear from you often. Nutty Buddies. What a great idea! I consume massive quantities of popsicles, but that would sure be a great break! Yummy. I'll imagine Buffy the Vampire Slayer going after the bad, mean cells for ya! She really kicks butt, yanno! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 It IS working. It IS working. It IS working. Glad you're through with the first one! Mmmm... ice cream sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 It's gonna work. Close your eyes and visualize those little pac-man chemicals eating up that bad stuff. I think I love your Mom. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth, You're doing good so far! Don't forget to take the anti-nausea meds whether you need them or not. I wish you smooth sailing from here on. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Beth: So lad to hear you talking or should i say posting like your old self!! And you are so right this IS GONNA WORK. Like someone said just the fact that you went thru the treatment today with no complications is enough to get me believing this is IT!! Enjoy those Nutty Buddy's, your gonna have the entire board running out to the store tonight for Nutty Buddy's. God Bless you and your family Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 This is THE TREATMENT! It will work, it will work, it will work. And you keep eating all the ice cream you like. That's Thinkin' of you! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 It is gonna work, Beth! I just know it will. You hang in there and fight like H E doublehockeysticks! I'm praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Beth, glad you got treatment #1 under your belt.Hope they all are kind to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 IT WILL WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 wow, sounds like a banner day, or at least a banner chemo day! glad you're off to such a great start, and I think I'll join Andrea with that mushroom pizza party! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieLR Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Dear Beth, It's great to hear your treatment went well. I was surprised to read about the Nutty Buddys - I went crazy for them while I was on chemo. Now, I've got a stockpile of them & I could care less. I also have so many pills, I write on the labels what they're for (my Dr. isn't as accomidating as yours). I was going crazy trying to teach my husband how to fill my gigantic pill caddy & finally gave up. Hopefully if I ever get to the point where I can't fill it myself, hospice will do it for him. You keep that great attitude! Hugs & prayers, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Beth - Gald your first day went smoothly and I love your positive attitude. Good thing your mom is not playing "Mr. Nice Guy" anymore. Prayers that all your treatments go well and that you continue to eat lots of ice cream (for me too). Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 It's WORKING!! It's WORKING!! It's WORKING!! It's WORKING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Beth, A panic free chemo day is a record for you isn't it? I am so glad you have had no reactions. As for working...you bet your sweet biffy it is working. Keeping all of us in my prayers. Nina The ice cream sounds yummy. I went for chocolate milk shakes:))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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