ken f. Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 hi, i started chemo mid february and was so wearied by the process that i stopped looking at this list by mid march and only now am ready take it back up. i can tell you that sleeping 15-18 hours/day doesn't cure the fatigue when you have it. i have taken shots for white and red blood cell promotion and am on the up swing. i was able to garden the last two weekends and filled 6 trash barrels with clippings after 5 months of no yard work so things are picking up. our cancer center had a program put on by a psychologist in which she matched 25 cancer survivors with 25 artists to create an art project and we had a show to reveal what we all could come up with. it was amazing and incredibly touching. tomorrow they come here for an appetizer "potluck" to commerate the program. (hence the need for yard work). nice to see the posts here and i'm glad the list is still here and even reformatted! ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Ken,glad you were able to finally complete the chemo.It can be a nuisance to say the least.You will now slowly begin to get more stamina and feel better as time goes on.The chemo does keep on working in your body tho for 4 to 6 weeks. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hi Kenf. Good to see you posting and that you have completed your treatments. It sounds like an inspiring group you're hooked up with. Being able to put everything to containers sounds like a war of wills. Slow and steady wins the race. If you are like me, I had some good recovery days and some stinkers thrown in there. It takes a little while to get your poop back. love, cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Ken, I'm glad you're finished with treatments, and I hope your experience was as mine was--that it gets better and better every day, and soon you sleep less, eat better, and get a lot more active. Try to take really good care of yourself during this time in terms of hydration, good nutrition, exercise and rest and that can help optimize your recover. Sounds like you have a really great support group out there....have a good potluck. By the way, it's good to 'hear' from you again. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I am glad to see you are done Ken. I have just one more round to go. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Welcome back, Ken! Glad to hear your chemo is completed finally. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 so thankful your chemo is done Ken. praying for a great recovery for you and getting some energy back. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Welcome back, Ken. While gardening is physically taxing it "restores" my soul. Glad to hear you are gaining strength. And I would love to see the results of the art projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 So glad you are finally finished with the treatments. Now we just have to get your stength back. That will make such a difference. take care, and good news that you are now done! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Welcome Back! With each day you will get a little stronger. God bless, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Sounds like you are gaining strength daily. I hope you continue to feel well and have the best yard on the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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