I made the mistake yesterday of getting my morning chemo dose without one of the anti-nausea meds. Most of the meds, they bring on a set schedule but this one you have to ask for. I had skipped it one time in the last round and felt okay so when I realized that I'd forgotten to ask for, I thought no big deal.
Well, it turned out to be a bigger deal than I guessed with some nausea and queasiness sneaking in as the day wore on. By 6pm, I wasn't feeling so good. Unfortunately, once that nausea settles in, it's harder to get rid of. I did get additional anti-nausea meds at 9pm when they brought my 2nd dose of chemo. I am feeling a little better now, but that bad taste in my mouth has intensified. I'll be drinking apple juice today to counter it. I tried some nice Earl Grey tea that Holly brought for me but it was too strong.
Hopefully I'll be able to get out of here today with a Daypass. If not I'll use the freedom to walk around a bit, the campus etc. Holly has meetings this morning so I'd have to take Sandi up on her offer to drive me home.
I thought I might need blood today but the hemoglobin level came back the same as yesterday 8.4. The doctor team hasn't rounded yet so I am not sure what they want to do with that number- wait or transfuse away.
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Hey, friend. Sitting at my tent listening to some funky drum beats and thinking of you. My virus returned the last two days in the woods so i have crashed by midnight and fallen asleep to zydico. Left town in a rush and left your present'on my desk. Will mail it tomorrow. Miss you, love you, thinking of you.
Oh just have fun and don't worry about any presents. Just having your support is enough. Have fun with the rest of the music festival.-taf
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