I expected today to be much better than it actually was. Considering 2 weeks ago on this 4th day after chemo, I was on an airplane and took 2 flights to get to Wyoming, I can honestly say that it must have been by God's grace that I could actually fly that day because today, I would not have flown anywhere!
Woke up at 4 a.m. starving so I ate a couple rice cakes I keep next to my bed for when I get up hungry in the middle of the night. I did fall back asleep but later I woke up to a very scary feeling. It's one I experienced a couple months ago with a searing burning feeling in the back of my throat! It caused a tightness and discomfort for well over 30 minutes and I have no idea what caused it. Thankfully, I made an appointment with an ENT back in June for Dr. Ernest Manders and I'll see him Wednesday. I pray it's just nerves and nothing serious!
After showering and shaving my head smooth, I finally got up but can honestly say I was on the couch again most of the day. I really struggled with lack of appetite and the need to eat something every couple hours to stave off the nausea. Nothing really sounds good but I force myself to eat. I even had to take an anti-nausea pill this evening because it got bad enough that even eating did not make the feeling subside.
Today my boss, Dr. Henize, came up to visit for a couple hours and we enjoyed catching up! I appreciate his friendship and willingness to spend time with me despite his very busy schedule.
Sarah tried enlisting my help today with some things on her computer but I realized I don't have much creative juices to benefit her that much.
Tonight I tried getting through the night by watching a couple movies, and I did, but man do I tire of feeling sick! I get chilled and feel shaky, then my throat tightens and frightens me, then my stomach feels ill at ease. I sure hope this is better tomorrow!
Admittedly, I have some anxiety about the next 12 rounds of chemo!
I will eat one more thing in hopes it will prevent me from feeling sick tonight. Unfortunately, I also got my my first mouth sore from the chemo today too.
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