Well, our very long first day of chemo at the Cancer Center has come and gone. All in all, it was pretty uneventful - not what you'd expect. For some reason, we both had this mental image that as soon as they got the chemo bag near you, projectile vomiting would commence. But there was no vomiting - on the contrary, Tony either slept or ate snacks through most of the ordeal (BBQ potato chips and cinnamon rolls were the favorites). The cinnamon rolls were brought around by one of the volunteers, and they were yummy! Another volunteer brought around a basket of handmade bead jewelry and offered us whatever we wanted: key chains or bracelets that said "Hope" on them; everyone was very nice.
As expected, Tony cracked the nurses up with his newly-acquired "Chemosabe" T-shirt, which has a picture of a cowboy holding a chemo bag. Priceless.
Towards the end of the day, they hooked up the chemo pump that Tony has to wear until Friday. (He's quite surly about having to wear a "fanny pack," so no snide comments, or he is likely to beat you with it.) Last night, we learned the joys of sleeping with said chemo pump, as it makes a delightful "SWISH" noise every few minutes. After several hours, Tony figured out that putting the pump on the floor and covering it with a pillow did the trick.
All in all, it's going pretty well. He's a bit tired, and was a bit nauseous this morning, but the meds seem to be doing their job to help this. Only three more days until the pump comes off! It gives T.G.I.F. a whole new meaning...
We appreciate the prayers and comments more than you know, so thank you to everyone :)
As expected, Tony cracked the nurses up with his newly-acquired "Chemosabe" T-shirt, which has a picture of a cowboy holding a chemo bag. Priceless.
Towards the end of the day, they hooked up the chemo pump that Tony has to wear until Friday. (He's quite surly about having to wear a "fanny pack," so no snide comments, or he is likely to beat you with it.) Last night, we learned the joys of sleeping with said chemo pump, as it makes a delightful "SWISH" noise every few minutes. After several hours, Tony figured out that putting the pump on the floor and covering it with a pillow did the trick.
All in all, it's going pretty well. He's a bit tired, and was a bit nauseous this morning, but the meds seem to be doing their job to help this. Only three more days until the pump comes off! It gives T.G.I.F. a whole new meaning...
We appreciate the prayers and comments more than you know, so thank you to everyone :)
Hey Tony!!! Still with you, but I just can't get this comments thing a ma jig to work. Just wanted you to know that I check blog everyday and thoughts and prayers still coming! Kathy
ReplyDeleteI wish the best for the both of you. I just got caught up on the blog,and i think it is great what you are doing with it. Its hard for those how have not been through it to understand what goes on, but what you two are doing with this realy opens eyes to see what its like. If there is anything i can do to help in anyway or if u just want someone to talk to please feel free to call me at anytime 404-642-4411 my prayers are with the both of u and will continue to be. Your friend Jonathan aka Davey
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan :) We know you've been down this road, so that means a whole lot. We hope to see you online here very soon!
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