David A Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 HI Friends, I started a new chemo (Alimta) last week, it is kicking my butt good,vomitng, fatique and general feeling like crap. Please include me in your prayers and good thoughts. Thank you, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, I will be on my knees for you tonight. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, You are in my prayers and thoughts. I'm sure it's kicking butt on that cancer real good too!! Wish I could say or do more for you but I am thinking of you. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Many prayers coming your way. Can't they give you something for the vomiting? I can handle fatigue (kinda) but the stomach thing - no way! How often do you have to have this one? Hopefully there will be some "down time" when you can recoup from the ill effects. Sending good thoughts - you just hang in there!!!! Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Sorry to hear this David. The stomach thing is the hardest to take. I hope they find something to stop it. I'll be saying prayers and crossing fingers for you. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Prayers going up. Hope you feel better quick. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Prayer has been said and hopefully this too (the vomiting ) will pass quickly.They only gave my wife VP16 this time due to vomiting so God be with you David....... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hoping you feel better soon and can get some relief from the nausea. Not much fun, that's for sure. FWIW, though....I'm going to tell you what a dear friend who is in med. school told me....that when we suffer these side effects from the chemo, then we KNOW it's WORKING!! Doing its job. Kicking cancer's butt, but good! Try to hold onto that thought, David. I reminded myself of it last night, when I was hugging the porcelain bowl before bed! Day three of chemo for me today too! Take care....feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Prayers going up for you-Lord help David get thru this treatment with as few side effects as possible. I have known others with the severe vomitting. They would go to the ER and get Zofran IV and fluids. Then sent home on Zofran 8 mg. Taken every 8 hrs I believe. It always seemed to help. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, As you often say, That SUCKS! I am so sorry you had to be one of the ones with the side effects, but I do hope that means it's working. Ask for different meds to fight the nausea-- Sending tons of good thoughts and prayers your way. love elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Sending prayers your way. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 You got my prayers and my wishes that you are feeling better real soon!!! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Sorry that your not feeling so good.Mabe after a few more days it will get better.Remember it is making the cancer say this sucks cause its kicking the cancers butt worse than is kicking yours.Hang in there friend and you are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 Thanks all feeling better today , the boys are home with me today, and it is a gorgeous day in MI. I have to take them to get hair cuts and to the dentist, good day for a nice cruise in my car with the windows down. My wife is meeting me at the dentist so I can go to the local lung cancer support group at the cancer center, suppose to me nice the next 4 days, hopefully I can enjoy the new front porch some. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes, y'all are my bestest friends and that no lie. David A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 ((((((DAVID)))))) I just said a prayer for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hope the feeling good continues, and you have a great week end. Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Hugs and prayers going out for you sweetie. I hope you continue to feel better. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I hope too that you can stay feeling good. Do you have a prescription for Zofran for nausea? it is potent... Enjoy!! XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Im glad to hear that your feelin' better now. Im hopin and prayin that all this sick stuff stops!!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Three cheers for "feeling better!" Glad the side effects have calmed down, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, You were in my prayers, like all those on the site, just did not write it in time. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 David, Glad you are feeling better and so sorry about the side effects. The side effects really suck but to me that just means that the chemo is doing it's job!!!!!! Enjoy that front porch, I sure wish I had a porch, send your brother in-laws over here so they can build me one!!!!!. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 So glad to hear you are feeling better! I still have you in my prayers...just in case you need them!!! If you're looking for nice weather, don't come to Florida. It's raining (sometimes storms) every day here. My grass is getting taller by the minute but it's always too wet to mow!!! So...enjoy nice weather and the new porch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 You got it, praying for ya!! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Dear David, I'm sorry I completly missed your post until now, BUT I was praying for you as always anyways!! I hope they find something they can give you for the nausea. My brother had all kinds of meds for that. Ride out the storm there trooper and hoping to see a good post next time!! God Bless You David, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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