RAY A Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Well my brothers and sisters I am no longer a chemo vergin. Yesterday I had my first chemo. Wasnt that bad. Took about 5 hours because they had to explane every thing and the actual drugs took about 3 1/2 hours which i slept through most of it. My wife had to drive home because I felt drunk. But today I feel pretty dam good. I went to my sons ball game, I went to the car show they were having in town and when I came home I went swimming. I know that side effects may come soon and when I get more treatments but for now I feel great. Thank you all for your concerens and prayers LOVE U GUYS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bessb Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Ray - sounds like you did real well and hope it continues. On my first 8 treatments I had very few side effects at all. Couple of days where I felt a little queasy and off nothing major. The past few treatments I have had some side effects, but they tell me that goes with the territory, it is the cumulative effects of the chemo towards the end. So hang in there and you will do just fine Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 ray, as long as your swimmingin the water....drink some of it. remember hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Ray, I am so glad that your first treatment went well. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Kudos Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray, I'm glad you had a good beginning. May it continue. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Way to go Ray!!!!! Here's to smooth sailing through the rest of the treatments. Remember to not over do it and drink a whole lot of water and eat protien--Cottage cheese with pinnaple and peaches. You will be fine, just remember symptoms of the cure!!! Keep the positive attitude, you can do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Glad you checked in with us, Ray. Take all the anti nausea meds they give you, my father does that, he never has a problem with nausea. He's just tired, so he sleeps! Do the same, listen to your body. You've begun the fight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayroy Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray, You will be just fine, keep your head up and be positive. Take it one day at a time! Take it easy bro! Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Good job Ray. And by the way, at your age do you want to be a virgin anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray, If you start feeling a little low, just reread Ginny's posts...she always makes me smile or even LOL! So glad things went well and that the anxiety of the "unknown" is behind you...now you can focus all that energy on BEATING the crap out of this stuff. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray, I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you! I know we havent officially met but I read your posts and you sound like a tough guy who will definately beat this! I'm glad to hear that your first chemo is out of the way and you are feeling so great. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 GREAT! GREAT! I AM TIRED NOW FROM ALL THAT YOU DID.....TIME FOR ME TO TAKE A NAP.......HA HA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray I had almost forgotten about that drugged feeling you get when on that chemo. I now remember sleeping during the injection. Hmmm! Wasn't all that bad after all. I also remember I had restless leg syndrome where I constantly moved my legs during chemo. Then, for a couple of days after I would have joint pain. Other than that, life was good. Hang Tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ray I am so glad that your feeling pretty good.I hope it continues for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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