Janette had her last radiation treatment yesterday. They even gave her a diploma of completion. While radiation was not painful and the therapist, nurses and technicians were wonderful, it was wiping her out. Janette is glad to begin recovering.
We are also glad because Janette was not eating or drinking much. Her weight has dropped to 126.5 and she was dehydrated again. The radiation nurse and doctor sent her to chemo for fluids yesterday. 3 hours and 1 liter of saline later, she felt much better. Perhaps it even helped something shift inside of her. She's eating much more and she carries around with her a big sippy cup full of ice water. She feels so awful when she's dehydrated and undernourished and so much better after being rehydrated from a bag through her port, I think she finally has motivation to eat and drink no matter what. We'll see if this keeps up through chemotherapy.
When does chemotherapy begin? We see the oncologist next Wednesday. I have a feeling he'll want to wait a couple of more weeks to let her recover more weight and strength, but he could decide to start her that day. We'll know in a week.
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Ok, she's graduated!!!!!! But where are the pictures of her in her gown???
ReplyDeleteHi Janette,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on passing through Chemo. It's a hard course to take but glad you made it through with flying colors!
We were sorry we didn't get to see you when we were over to visit Mike's dad,George a few weeks ago. We respect that you need your rest so we didn't want to bother you. We just want to let you know that we are thinking of you every day and hope that your on your road to recovery. George is very concerned about you too. Please, since he is only across the street let him know if you or your family need anything. He is always willing to help but afraid to bother you. This blog is a wonderful communication tool for all your dear friends that are wishing you well. I only wish that I had this wonderful tool when my mom was going through the same thing your going through. Please keep us updated and your in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully next time we come over in a few months you will be stronger to come outside and say a quick hello and pet the dogs. The dogs send their love too!
All the best to you and your family,
Carol and Mike Stettner