Hi everyone,
Well, I made it through chemo yesterday! Good news, no asthma attack...bad news...I started vomiting before treatment was even over..not a good sign. But they gave me an additional medication called Ativan via i.v., which is supposed to help nausea and general all over calming down. It did help me for the ride home.
I did talk to my oncologist, well the dr. who was filling in for my dr. who was on vacation. Anyway, we discussed my issues from past treatment, severe migraines & nausea. He did say that it was probably inevitable that this will happen every time I have treatment. Oh YEAH! He feels meds aren't working too well for me because my liver produces a very high level of enzymes. Basically, my liver doesn't give the meds a chance before they have time to get into my system. Meds usually work for me by i.v. because they go through my system first..then to my liver. Makes sense, by why have my previous doctors in the migraine clinic nor my neurologists ever said anything..just kept giving me more meds? We asked if there was anything they could do to decrease the enzyme levels in my liver. He said I'd need to talk to my regular oncologist and find out what he would want to do. So, for now they are giving me a different nausea medication and giving me the pain med that I usually get via i.v. when I'm in the ER, in pill form to take home, so we'll see.
I seem to be doing better today. I am nauseous, but not vomiting and I do have a bad headache, but not a migraine...so far so good!
One more bit of news....I began loosing my hair Tuesday night. Which is right on target, because they warned me it would be about 2 weeks after chemo began. I have to say I am pretty bummed about it. I mean I've ALWAYS had long hair and a ton of it! But I'm not freaking out...I mean it's hair for pete's sake and it does grow back! I'm going to call my hairstylist Lindsey and find out if she can cut if off so I can give it to Locks of Love. I'd rather do that, than have it fall out chunk by chunk and be useless! So...if anyone has any good ideas on what I can start wearing on my head, that would be much appreciated! I don't think bald is gonna look too hot on me! lol!!!
Thanks to everyone for their kind "words of encouragement" prayers, texts and LOVE! I do so very much appreciate it!!!
Love & Blessings,
Lisa
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8 comments:
Sweetie you are honestly one SUPER WOMAN !!!
And I hope you don't get tired of me telling you how proud I am of you!!
Giving your hair to Locks of Love is so thoughtful of you!
I had an idea as soon as I read your blog. I thought I would chop my hair off with you but I don't think Locks of Love will want my bleached fried hair! What do you think BBFF??
ANd I will be on the look out for cute stylish stuff to wear on your head! You are going to be one stylish woman!! :)
XOXO
BBFF
Sweetie you are honestly one SUPER WOMAN !!!
And I hope you don't get tired of me telling you how proud I am of you!!
Giving your hair to Locks of Love is so thoughtful of you!
I had an idea as soon as I read your blog. I thought I would chop my hair off with you but I don't think Locks of Love will want my bleached fried hair! What do you think BBFF??
ANd I will be on the look out for cute stylish stuff to wear on your head! You are going to be one stylish woman!! :)
XOXO
BBFF
Lisa,
Corrine has already been on the look out for some cute stuff for you! How about some cute bandannas?
I will be praying for your next week to go much smoother than the last!
P.S. I think you have this whole adding to your blog down now! ;)
Thank You again for thinking of me today! I am grateful that you allowed me to be part of meaningful "event" :)~
You were very brave and it was thoughtful and selfless to give your beautiful hair to Locks of love! Once again BBFF you have inspired me and made me so proud of you and proud to be your BBFF!!
Love ya lots,
Patty ( T, Tricia)
P.S. can't wait to see the pictures!!
P.SSSSS... you have turned me on to ICED TEA... I am craving it at this very moment!!
Hi Lisa,
I posted a link from my blog to yours inviting people to stop by your blog...I hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know, and I will take down the post :0)
How sweet and wonderful to be donating your hair to Locks of Love!
It sounds like your headaches weren't quite as bad this week. Hoping next week is a better week for you :)
Hope you got through the weekend okay. The Locks of Love idea rocks. Love you.
Aunt Beth xoxo
Hi Lisa,
You do not know me but I am a very good friend of Patricia's. I wanted to let you know that I pray for you everyday and am always asking her about you. I have been through this with family member's which i know is nothing to what you are going through.
I told Patty and i will tell you, what you did by donating your hair is the most selfless thing someone can ever do for another. I know by how she speaks about you that you are truly an amazing woman.
I will continue to keep you in my thoughts.
Patty, you are truly blessed to have someone like this as your BBFF.
Praying for you,
Vanessa
Vanessa,
Wow, I can't thank you enough for your kind words! That is so wonderful and thoughtful of you and you made me smile! I would love to meet you sometime! Maybe you, Patty & I can go to lunch sometime or just meet up at Patty's. Sounds to me like Patty has another truly great friend in you. Thank you for your prayers!
Lisa
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