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Blogs > rm_linksron > Welcome to my home...

This ole chemo got me down...
 

rm_linksron 57M
422 posts
2/4/2008 12:57 am
This ole chemo got me down...

I know that this past week, I've been remiss in talking to friends and responding to blogs and email. And, I know that this isn't the usual playful banter that one learns to be appropriate for A.F.F. But, this was the 1st week of my chemo therapy and I really hit me pretty hard. Much harder than I expected in the 1st week. But, chemo is a bunch of chemicals being pumped into my body, so, I guess it shouldn't have come as such a surprise. But, it sure did! The feelings that I've had have ranged from just extremely weak and tired to almost depression. If I had to do this thing alone, without family and friends, many of the friends I've gained here, I can see how people would get very depressed. But, people have been good to me. I'm sure it will continue.

Chemo therapy started on Monday. Continued for 4 days and got taken off of it on Friday. Body feels strange in many places. One thing a little strange to me, they told me to wear shoes at all times. Well, after trying to walk just from the bed to the bathroom in my stocking feet, I can see why. I can feel all of the little bones that make up my feet! It is readily apparent that my feet are a network of those bones held together by flesh and blood. Now, that might not sound so weird, but, it really feels weird! Did not expect that, when they said to wear shoes at all times. Not sure that I'm explaining myself here, even with being off chemo for a couple of days, now, I still feel the effects of it. And, I'm taking antibiotics that give me a buzz. Nurse says that they shouldn't give a buzz, light headed, maybe, but, not a buzz. Well, I get a buzz off of them. And I don't like it! After about an hour to an hour and a half after taking them, I get this buzz. Or, at least, in the morning. I take them twice a day and the night time is just before I go to sleep. So, I'm thinking that the night dosage doesn't come on until I'm asleep. But, the morning one does come on. And, I'm sorry, Nurse, but, it's a buzz! An uncomfortable one, too. But, maybe it just comes with the territory.

So, now I have 2 weeks before chemo starts up again. They do it in 3 week cycles. A week of chemo, 2 weeks without, then repeat. And, eventually, if this is working, radiation will be added to the mix. Nobody said this would be easy. They just said that it's effective. Certainly hope so! Would hate to go through all this just to find out that it didn't work. That would really suck! But, Dr. is very upbeat about it. So is nurse! Have also met some other nice people going through the same thing that I am. So, I'm not going this alone. Family is behind me. Friends are behind me. People I hardly know, some through here and some not, are behind me. I've told people that I have so much support that I can't fail! And, I believe that!
rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
11/13/2010 2:49 am
    Quoting  :
Actually, I find out this month if I'm "cancer free" or that the cancer is in remission. The Drs. don't claim anybody cancer free until 2 years after treatment without seeing a return of the cancer. That 2 years is up this month. (crossed fingers)


sensualsatiation 114F
4789 posts
7/29/2008 10:08 pm

 Just dropping by to say hi! Offering prayers for you as well as positive thoughts! Hope all is well!


rm_mm0206 76F
7758 posts
7/16/2008 8:49 am

 prayers for you
Be well Dear Sir

tender hugs...Margaret


outtherelinda 57F  
18868 posts
6/13/2008 9:19 pm

 I hope you are well hun. You have been on my mind lately. Hurry back.

Linda xxx

Feel free to come and check out my blog outtherelinda


Her_own 50F
Ask me for a photo

5/17/2008 2:47 pm

 HI Sweet pea!

I am thinking of you.............and wishing you the best!!

Love~Pammy (with gravy on teh side)


Her_Own


intrepid195757 67M/70F

5/8/2008 11:30 am

 Hi Ron! Just came by to let you know, I'm thinking of YOU!!! I love you, Ron!!! 's and 's




Sometimes we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.


Eros40 60F

4/25/2008 7:39 pm

 HI Ron- just thought I'd drop in and say "Hi"...hope all is going well for you, and give a shout when you are up to it. You are in our prayers as always.......keep your chin up!!.......kisses..........


intrepid195757 67M/70F

4/24/2008 9:57 am

 Hi Ron! Been hoping to hear from you!!! Well, just so ya know, I'm keeping you in my prayers and sure hope you're doing better! All my love to you, Sweetie!




Sometimes we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.


intrepid195757 67M/70F

3/14/2008 5:23 am

 Hi Hon! Just came back to check on you! Thinking of YOU and sending you loving hugs and butterfly kisses!




Sometimes we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.


Her_own 50F
Ask me for a photo

3/12/2008 6:33 pm

 I am missing you REAL BAD!

I hope your ok............that your doing well.........and I hope to see or hear from you soon!

Love ya!
Pammy
ps. need a little gravy to rub on it? (yeah dorky i know but thought you might get a kick out of it)


Her_Own


wildspiritcherri 60F

3/1/2008 8:10 pm

 Hi ya Ron!
Hey it is me Tammie, under my new profile name, got banned or site is messed up, but I'm still hear. haven't seen ya around lately and I'm a lil concerned. How are you? Hit up on you know what sometime, I'm always invisible though, but usually on it.
friendships is like a diamond, always forever


TnWitchyWoman 63F
6843 posts
2/26/2008 3:45 am

 Just dropping by to check in on you. HUGE HUGS


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/22/2008 12:11 am
    Quoting intrepid195757:
    Hi Hon! I came by to let you know I pray for you every day and keep you in my thoughts.....I soooo hope that things are getting better for you! You are loved!!!

    cheri
Thanks, cheri. I appreciate your prayers. I know that they are helping. And the thoughts, too.

Over all, things are going better. I'm improving, according to my Dr. Sometimes, it's hard to tell, but, over all I know it's true.


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/22/2008 12:06 am
    Quoting  :
Thanks for thinking of me, Dimples. It is appreciated.

Altogether, things are going well. I'm very tired all the time this week, but, then, I'm back into my chemo week in the cycle. Lots of chemicals being pumped into my body. But, I know that it is helping. At the end of the last cycle, Dr. was very impressed by my progress. And I know that I'm improbing, over all. Just very tired this week. But, chemo week is over tomorrow, Friday. Then on to antibiotics.


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/22/2008 12:01 am
    Quoting  :
Thank, Silver. Having me in your prayers means a lot to me. I am hanging in there, but, with this being my chemo week, I'm very tired all the time. But, tomorrow is last day of chemo week. Then, on antibiotics for 11 days. Then, I'll probably be feeling pretty good again. But, the cycle starts up again shortly after that. Sometimes it seems like it'll never end. But, Dr. says that I'm getting better. And I know that it's true. Last week I felt great! And, I know that I will return to that feeling later in this cycle.


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/21/2008 11:58 pm
    Quoting  :
Thanks for the good thought, NW. They are appreciated.

While I'm not doing as well as last week, I am in another chemo week. So, not feeling as well is, probably, as expected. At any rate, chemo week is over tomorrow, Friday. Then I go on antibiotics for 11 days. Then nothing until the following Monday, when I return to the beginning of the cycle and restart with chemo, again.

But, at end of last cycle, Dr. said that I was going well. He was impressed with my progress.


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/21/2008 11:49 pm
    Quoting  :
Last week went very well. This week, however, I'm back on the chemo again. It isn't going as well as before, but, tomorrow I come off of the chemo for a couple more weeks. Dr. says that I'm doing well, though. So, I know that the support that I've been getting, both here and with family, has helped.

Hugs,
Ron


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/21/2008 11:46 pm
    Quoting LustyTaurus:
    jeez...I have been here to your place a few times, and I did not know this was something you were dealing with. I said a little prayer on your behalf...that things continue to go well, and that your treatment isn't too hoorible.
Thanks for the prayer, Lusty. It is appreciated. I never underestimate the power of prayer. I've seen it in action before and I know it works!

Also, on your signature, you have a link about an FriendFinder-x Smokeout. Please accept my support of this as it was smoking that was the cause of my problems. Please help us stamp out this insidious habit!


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/21/2008 11:42 pm
    Quoting  :
Thanks for the prayers and thought, D. I appreciate them a lot.


intrepid195757 67M/70F

2/20/2008 2:02 pm

 Hi Hon! I came by to let you know I pray for you every day and keep you in my thoughts.....I soooo hope that things are getting better for you! You are loved!!!

cheri
Sometimes we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.


LustyTaurus 56M
Ask me for a photo
21250 posts
2/16/2008 9:18 pm

 jeez...I have been here to your place a few times, and I did not know this was something you were dealing with. I said a little prayer on your behalf...that things continue to go well, and that your treatment isn't too hoorible.


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/16/2008 5:50 pm
    Quoting rm_YESHE76:
    YOu won't fail, be positive. I don't know you at all but I will be praying for you. Just hang in there. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

    Yeshe76
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Yeshe. They are appreciated. Yes, we don't know each other, but, that could change. I thank you for the prayers. I'm hanging in there because, like you, I know that I can do it!!!!


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/16/2008 5:43 pm
    Quoting purplechickens:
    I hope you are doing better now. I shall keep you in my thoughts for better days!
I am doing better, now. This week was a good one. Even my Dr. was impressed with my progress. Thanks for the kind thoughts. And, I know that better days are ahead!


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/16/2008 5:37 pm
    Quoting sensualsatiation:
    We don't know each other, yet I wish you the best!! My prayers will include you.
No, we don't know each other. However, we can change that if you'd like. Thanks for the best wishes and including in my prayers. I'm very aware of the power of prayer. See, we're becoming friends already!


rm_linksron 57M
1165 posts
2/16/2008 5:29 pm

 Thanks, Sassy. It is appreciated.


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