Back on the Chemo Routine

So it's now chemo session three. I got to skip last week because my blood count was too low for the two week cycle. It was nice having an extra week off.

They are going to give me additional fluids now two to three times after chemo just to make sure I'm hydrated well and my Kidneys will not be damaged by the chemo.

My blood count today was really good so it's nice to know my body is working to fix its self over time. So here I am sitting in my chemo chair for the day. Doing a little work on the business with my laptop. Chillin' out, looking at the view and I have a couple of movies to watch. It's all good.

They may stretch me out to every three weeks after this one. Hard to say. Good thing is they are keeping track of it all and keeping me as safe as possible. The folks here at the WVCI have been great.

Namaste

Chemo Break

I went in today for session three. They start with a blood test and it turns out my blood count was too low for a treatment today so I get one more week off. Nice Break.

I've been feeling great, eating and swallowing better so I'm eating regular food again. Hopefully over the next week I can put on some weight.

That's it for now. Just getting through it. Catching up on work.

Peace and wellness to All.

Feeling Better after Chemo

It's day four after chemo started. Just got disconnected yesterday. I feel much better this time around than I did last time. It could be that last time I was going through a cold as well and on heavy pain meds. Or just first time shock. All I know is I like the fact that I'm not as sick this time.

I have a healthy appetite and again I am experiencing improvement in my eating and swallowing. I don't feel the same loss of Will as I did last time. I feel Like I can actually take care of myself now. Thanks again for all of the healing thoughts of support and prayers.

I am starting to experience hair loss now from the chemo. No biggie as it will grow back. Kind of weird though. We often think it's just the top of the head but it's all over. Maybe when it grows back I'll have more on top. :)

Other than that all seems and feels fine. Looking forward to a wonderful remission.

Love and Light to all.

Feeling Better and Chemo Session Two

I've been feeling pretty good since about Tuesday of this past week. Feeling almost normal aside from the fact that I've lost over 40 pounds from this ordeal. That makes me feel a little week but for the most part I feel normal.

I have been able to eat better and swallow my food without any major obstruction. The pain I was feeling in my back and chest is gone as well. This is all a very good sign. To me it's an indication that the chemo is working and the tumor is shrinking.

I'm sure that my positive attitude and the help from all of my friends and family with their positive thoughts and prayers are a big contribution to my success in healing as well. I could not do it without you all. The love and support we have received is incredible. We are so very grateful for everything.

Today I'm back in the Chemo Lab. Session two starts today. I come in on Wednesday for pump disconnect and a fluid boost and they are giving me a steroid pill now to take so I'm thinking I'll be getting through this better this time and I'm not sick with a cold at the same time.

So now it's a matter of sitting here for the next 5 hours as the IV drips into my system. I have my laptop, my iPhone and a book to get me through the day.

Love and light to everybody. I'll keep you posted.

John