July 22, 2009

  • Resting

    My friend Tina left a message of concern, and I KNEW I should have posted something before now. 

    My last round of chemo caught up with me (it usually peaks on the 10th day after treatment) and has sapped my strength.  Every bit of my strength. 

    I'm okay . . . well, no, I'm not "okay" - I feel really rotten right now, but I'm still alive! 

    I will see if my lab results allow them to give me my final chemo treatment tomorrow.  If they say my blood work looks good enough to go - I'll do it and get it over with.  I haven't heard news reports of people's chemo treatment killing them.  I think the doctors probably know exactly what they are doing and I trust mine. 

    Today, I talked to a friend of a friend who went through this almost 2 years ago and she also said the last chemo treatments left her completely drained. 

    My eyelashes and eyebrows started falling out this week . . . which means the chemo is killing cancer cells, too.

    It's not been fun, these past few days, and I've slept an unbelievable amount both day and night.  I've said over and over how impossible it is for me to fall asleep during the day, and I've been sleeping 'round the clock quite easily. 

    I don't know what tomorrow's final treatment will do to me, considering I'm feeling pretty beaten down right now, but I'll post "something" if I can, and will have a friend (Lori K) post for me if I can't. 

    I was concerned about myself (actually, VERY WORRIED), but several people said they went through the same thing at the end . . . absolutely beat down, worn out, and drained.  I'll tell all of this to the doctor tomorrow.  I feel like the chemo has killed my personality, if such a thing was possible!  

    I went to Wal-Mart yesterday with the family to get granddaughter JanaLyn her last birthday presents.  I was pretty weak starting out, but when I walked into the store past the greeters, I knew there was no way I would be able to walk.  I told Jesse I was going to need a wheelchair or a motortized cart.  He got a mortorized cart and I wondered if people cutting in front of me realized my deteriorated state of mind and the fact I possessed no motorized cart driving skills! 

    Anyway, I'll write again when I can and, if I can't, Lori K will keep you updated. 

    Be Blessed  ~

Comments (10)

  • I had a root canal this morning so between a painful face and nauseous stomach from the pain med, I'm with you on a sympathetic level. Fractional,to be sure, but the sympathy is real.

  • Hi Cherylyn, I was just wondering about you this morning and praying for you. I will certainly continue to pray -- that God continues to get you through the pain and ill-effects of treatment. Trusting God to take good care of you :)

  • I'm so sorry to hear about how drained you're feeling.  I too, pray that God helps you through the pain and side effects from the chemo.  I pray you regain your strength very soon.  You are such an inspiration to all with your wonderful spirit and Godly outlook.  Blessings, love and hugs, Jill

  • Thanks for posting! I have been checking and praying all day!
    Take it easy...rest as much as you can.
    Love and prayers.
    Tina

  • Oh my dear... I am lifting you up in prayer. HUGS!

  • You are in my thoughts and prayers.  May God be with you in a special way today.

    Love, Judy

  • Thanks for the heads up about motorized cart people! Cherylyn, as weary as you must be feeling your personality still shines through! Holding you in prayer~Hugs~Dawne

  • I have been praying for you and had our congregation pray especially for you last night. I hope and pray that this is the last one! Then you can sleep off the bad effects and have a cancer respite.

    Love you,
    Lori

  • Keeping you in our prayers as you finish up with this chapter!

  • Hoping with you that tomorrow is truly the last round.

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