Fat Feet

I am getting pumped with fluids. I keep telling them that I am drinking a lot of fluids to protect my kidneys, but they still need the iv of sodium bicarbonate because of the chemo.  We are at the end of chemo, so we will be ending the fluids. Whew.

Trust me, they are fat and weird feeling.  It's not uncomfortable, they just feel strange.

I can still walk, nothing is stopping me.

(Thanks Bev!)

My visitors today were Curt and Darlene. Unfortunately they caught me singing in the shower. Oops. The good thing is with no hair to wash, showers are pretty quick. Then they went to donate  - Curt's first, Darlene's second. Darlene actually produced 2 bags! Rock star! (Thanks!)

Coincidentally, I was visited by the coordinator for the Atlanta Blood Services.  I think I know who has donated on on my behalf, but she couldn't share names due to patient confidentiality.  If I missed thanking you, please forgive me!!

Medically speaking the doc is happy. We are on track for release tomorrow. BUT it is all depends on numbers. The Methotrexate must be clear of my system.

I will leave knowing home care will be a challenge.  I will be calling on neighbors to help with doctors appointments.  You have been warned!  I don't have my schedule yet, but it will probably be 2 - 3 trips to the clinic at Northside Hospital, Dunwoody, per week for the next 5 months.  The visits take an hour drive each way and about 4 - 6 hours in the clinic. So... It's an all day event. 

That's if I do long chemo. If the treatment plan includes a bone marrow transplant, I will have to be at the clinic every day for 100 days in a row.  We won't know which plan we are doing until August 21st.

I also will be giving myself Neupogen injections at home for a few days. I will learn how. This saves me from having to drive to the clinic for the sole purpose of getting a shot.  Phew!  It's amazing what you can do when you are determined.

I do have one more chemo at 5 am. Don't worry, I will sleep a little at a lime, then a lot at home. Whenever that will be.

Hair loss progressing very well. I am fitting in around here.  I have heard from many people I look good with short hair. Short? How about none? Except for the inevitable tan line, I don't mind at all.