Mouse Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Last Thursday, May 12, I finished my WBR, 14 days of it. Got a paper about what to do and expect. All kinds of warnings! One line said to "expect fatigue." No kidding! I feel like a rag doll; no energy at all! If I sit down to rest I fall asleep! Talking to two friends, it is not unusual! Will take 2-3 more weeks to feel more alive! I hope! I do feel it is wonderful that they can do this to kill the brain mets! God bless our Doctors! Love, Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Your loving spirit always shines through every post. Lots of love and prayers for better days. Best! Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 So glad you're done with it. Get rested and feel the prayers for healing coming at you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Marge, Congratulatlions on your treatment being finished. Now just rest, and take some Marge time. Little by little your strength will return, and you will be fine. Rest and sleep is a healing agent. Don't rush into anything until you are stronger. Praying for a fast recovery... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Marge, Congratulations on the finished treatments, have your rest, you need it as the WBR still works after it is finished. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Marge, I'm so glad you've got the treatments behind you. Rest up, I remember my husband couldn't get enough sleep for about 10 days and then his energy began to slowly return. Great days ahead for you I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Enjoy those naps. You need plenty of rest for awhile and before you know it you will be back at the everyday grind!! Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I totally agree with the other posts. Rest rest rest. Prayers are coming your way. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I didn't have all that, but the PCI I did have sure knocked the wind out of my sails for a while. While I was having it, it was just freaky to put on that mask every day (groan) and see the "lights" during the treatment, but no side effects that I could tell. Shortly after the treatments ended, I'd say within 2-3 weeks, the worst fatigue came, and my hair fell out. Loved the bald head (still do!) and I just learned to cut my day a little shorter, go home from work, and rest every day. I've done that ever since. I come in earlier and leave early so I can have some sofa time every evening! Glad to hear from you -- what you write just "sounds" like it has a big smile behind it! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmaydee Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 ....well....i'm weird...but i finished PCI in mid Dec.....and i'm still effected. my onco said he'd never had a patient be effected w/it for over 6 months though... but this is pci....and it rarely effects most people like it did me....i was told 2 weeks is the norm.... .....s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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