The Old Folks Home

[sourland]

Good morning, OF.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Well, the chemo infusion went well. I'm really tired today, but so far I don't feel like I've been run over by a Mack truck. That's good. I'm expecting my hair to fall out within the next 9 days. The nurse was telling me that with this stuff, hair loss is not as much of a certainty, as with some of the other chemos. She said that it's more like 65/35 with this stuff, so I have about a 35% chance of keeping my hair. We'll see. I'm good either way. I'm more concerned about the peripheral neuropathy. While it's not as bad in other areas regarding side effects, it does have a high percentage of risk for peripheral neuropathy. Been there, done that, and it gets bad. That, however, usually doesn't present itself until further into the treatments.

Of course, last month Dh found out his brother and wife were coming down from Ohio. They made plans. They're coming over later today. My step-son is coming too. They're all going to an Oak Ridge Boys concert, then coming back here after the concert. I saw them (Oak Ridge Boys) last year, and as I mentioned I'm really tired, so I don't want to go. I'll stay home, with the grands, and rest while they're gone.

Best of luck to you. Hugs.

 

[ronott1]

The novocaine is wearing off now and my mouth has started hurting the last like hour or two

The pain should be much better soon! If they hurt your gums, that can take a bit longer.

If they did hurt the gums, mix a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water and swish it around your mouth several times a day. Spit it out of course!

 

[ronott1]

Well, the chemo infusion went well. I'm really tired today, but so far I don't feel like I've been run over by a Mack truck. That's good. I'm expecting my hair to fall out within the next 9 days. The nurse was telling me that with this stuff, hair loss is not as much of a certainty, as with some of the other chemos. She said that it's more like 65/35 with this stuff, so I have about a 35% chance of keeping my hair. We'll see. I'm good either way. I'm more concerned about the peripheral neuropathy. While it's not as bad in other areas regarding side effects, it does have a high percentage of risk for peripheral neuropathy. Been there, done that, and it gets bad. That, however, usually doesn't present itself until further into the treatments.

Of course, last month Dh found out his brother and wife were coming down from Ohio. They made plans. They're coming over later today. My step-son is coming too. They're all going to an Oak Ridge Boys concert, then coming back here after the concert. I saw them (Oak Ridge Boys) last year, and as I mentioned I'm really tired, so I don't want to go. I'll stay home, with the grands, and rest while they're gone.

Best wishes for the treatment!

 

[ShrekDawg]

The pain should be much better soon! If they hurt your gums, that can take a bit longer.

If they did hurt the gums, mix a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water and swish it around your mouth several times a day. Spit it out of course!

Thanks!!!

 

[Sequel]

Well, the chemo infusion went well. I'm really tired today, but so far I don't feel like I've been run over by a Mack truck. That's good. I'm expecting my hair to fall out within the next 9 days. The nurse was telling me that with this stuff, hair loss is not as much of a certainty, as with some of the other chemos. She said that it's more like 65/35 with this stuff, so I have about a 35% chance of keeping my hair. We'll see. I'm good either way. I'm more concerned about the peripheral neuropathy. While it's not as bad in other areas regarding side effects, it does have a high percentage of risk for peripheral neuropathy. Been there, done that, and it gets bad. That, however, usually doesn't present itself until further into the treatments.

Of course, last month Dh found out his brother and wife were coming down from Ohio. They made plans. They're coming over later today. My step-son is coming too. They're all going to an Oak Ridge Boys concert, then coming back here after the concert. I saw them (Oak Ridge Boys) last year, and as I mentioned I'm really tired, so I don't want to go. I'll stay home, with the grands, and rest while they're gone.

I hope it’s a speedy recovery and that you can keep your hair. Like Forrest Gump would say One less thing!

 

[getaclue]

Thank you all for your prayers, and well wishes. I really appreciate them.

 

[notabitail]

The novocaine is wearing off now and my mouth has started hurting the last like hour or two

I hope your mouth feels better now.

 

[notabitail]

Thank you all for your prayers, and well wishes. I really appreciate them.

I hope you get well soon.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I hope your mouth feels better now.

It does thanks