Yummm -- hot dogs and fries!
Support for our Becky (Bec_no_va) #2
Glad to get a good report! I gained weight during my chemo, too, and my oncologist said it wasn't a concern, rather the opposite, because he thought (just a sense of things from his experience, no stats here) patients who gained weight during treatment seemed to have a better prognosis/outcome. So, appetite is good! You gotta figure the chemo is doing some damage to various "good" cells in your body while it's hunting down and blowing up any bad ones... so your body needs extra resources for healing as you go through the process. Munch, munch!
Mega hugs
So I might end up a 'few' pounds heavier - who cares, I'll be fat, healthy and happy :)
I like the visual of treatments as tiny commandos, / ninjas, destroying the enemy! Sadly, I think the Norse people are too nice to have their own version of ninjas- Or wait, Vikings? Thor, taking his hammer to the bad cells? A bunch of tiny Thors.
(from http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.plu.edu/~vanwyhga/thor.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.plu.edu/~vanwyhga/mythsand.htm&h=744&w=1038&sz=63&tbnid=KR0ybwxjf5FpgM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=126&zoom=1&usg=__sk32jNvZ_uZspQPhmsr31A7KBfY=&docid=DWac6DYziewvUM&sa=X&ei=O7q4UNSEO6-50AG3soHAAw&ved=0CFEQ9QEwBw&dur=4819)
It's wonderful to watch your encouraging progress, Bec. You'll have plenty of time to shed extra pounds if you want to. My friend Millie is going thru similar experiences and is also happy for your progress. You both look rather exotic with and without your hats and wigs.
Got an unepected gift yesterday - well, more of a loaner gift - my neighbors therapist sent this with him for me - a proper wig...I DO look like my mother :)
As to the lighter side, I'm ROTFL I got this mental picture of Bec being up all night because the hammering is just driving her bonkers.
You can't exactly tell Thor "No hammering between the hours of 10 and 6." LOL Ric
I really do like this one, Bec!!
Oooh, this one is adorable Becky!! Hmmm... hard to pick now, between this one and none at all. This one is a really good colour on you and the style is cute and chic at the same time, but none-at-all is BEAUTIFUL.
Really good looking!! Let us know if they are comfortable so that we can substitute some expensive hair appointments with a good looking alternative!!
They are comfortable, but can get a little hot and itchy after a while :) wore it last nite, people didn't recognize me - I can be all sneaky and inconspicuous now!!
On Christmassy note - Greg and I just became the proud parents of a noooo kitten - Freya needed a kitten after we lost Thor and "Lily" is sleeping in a kennel, while Freya is suspiciously eying her up...she's a tiny 9 week old light red and white kitten - all princess :) pics will follow once she's awake and up :) super cuddly, super sweet and I think she's the perfect match for our home...now Freya needs to get over the newness and I think they'll get along great :)
Meet Lily
Oh my goodness she is very very sweet.You are a very lucky new kitty mom. God bless all.
Bec what a cute new kitty. I am sure that she will fit right in to the family.
She is beautiful!
What a sweetie!
Becky, it is great to hear that the treatments are going well for you. Hope it continues. Oh gosh, I have been on steroids in the past and they are really good for adding the pounds. Jill mentioned the need for your body to replace the nourishment and other things that are wacky at the moment....so have fun eating whatever your heart desires.
Waving hello to all others here.
Ruby
Thanks Ruby, yes, treatments are going very well and minus the bald, shiny head I'm doing great :) I'm only on steroids for 2 days after treatment, so not sure where the appetite is coming from - am gaining weight as we speak...of course stuffing my face with everything in sight isn't helping one bit!
Kitty's name changed to Freda, another Norse name - she is totally fearless!!! :)
Quick update - not sure if it's the treatment or the Fibro, but the last couple of days have been rough, tired, worn out and pretty bad bone ache/pain - I've managed to get some sleep, but it has been pretty erratic for the last 3 days, I was expecting it to get a bit worse with each treatment tho, so I guess it's par for the course - I'm feeling a bit better today, so I'm hoping it'll get better each day - I do need to get outside and take a walk, think it'll work wonders - it's so pretty!!! :)
Bec, This is no easy thing you are doing. Wish I could do more for you than to send good wishes but I will send them. Yes try to get outside even for just a few minutes. Wrap up and sit in a chair for just 5 mins it will give a boost to both your mind and your body. Fresh air does wonders and a new view will help as well.
Ditto... and, just to check, if you got one of those shots to boost white or red cell counts, flu-like symptoms (especially those bone-deep aches) are unfortunately par for the course... but if that's what's going on, it should just be a couple of days, and then you'll start picking up.
I don't think it's necessarily true that chemo gets worse with each treatment, although your body's reserves can be less as you go along. But it is true that each chemo treatment can be its own thing -- the side effects can be a little different each time. Next time, you could breeze right through, and that's sure how I'm hoping it'll go.
Meanwhile, we've got to keep getting you through *this* time... lots of prayers and well-wishes heading your way! Hope you're getting lots of good cuddle time and giggles from your kitties. Purrrrrs are very theraputic.
Heres to continued prayers for endurance for this treatment for ya. Hope you were able to enjoy your day yesterday.
Jan
Just got back in to DG after a long time-out and saw this. I am very worried and concerned for you, Becky. It has been a roller-coaster reading journey through this thread. I pray that you can persevere and keep up the good humor and spirit that has kept you on the healing path. It's wonderful to know there's a great supprt team on DG!! I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much :) I'm doing pretty good today, this is when I feel ok for 2 weeks before next treatment - we'll be in FL for 5 days, so I'll be enjoying getting spoiled by MIL and family :)
Enjoy Florida dear!
Soak up some sun....(a very little bit) and drink a frozen beverage for me!!! Remember this view....
I hope you have a wonderfully relaxing time in FL, and soak up lots of loving spoilage! =) .... hmmm, that didn't sound quite right, huh? heeheeheee
we are enjoying incredible weather right now. We just had a block christmas party yesterday and the temps were in the 80's with the best sea breeze blowing. What part of FL are you going to?
Jan
Naples :)
Bec I just got back from Siesta Key area. I was in the water on Wednesday before plane left, the water was 73!!! Temps in the 80s, so you will enjoy!
Naples is beautiful, I have friends that live nearby.
Enjoy the sunshine and warmth....safe travels!
Debbie
Give 'mom' a hug from me...hope to see her next time she's up. Keep that mask in place while on plane!! Hugs
Ditto what Chantell said -- including stay safe as possible from all those recirculating germs in the airplane! You can take it off and smooch with Greg when you're on the ground.
Have a wonderful trip! Christmas bows and palm trees... I can just picture it!
Have a great time relaxing in the sunshine!
Bec, I just found this thread and you and your family are in my prayers. I been having medical issues since Thanksgiving and had a second CAT Scan at Hershey Med on Tuesday. Colon and/or stomach. Have fun, enjoy the warmth of your family and FLA and you are on my prayer list. Judy (Buttoneer)
Thanks Judy! Hope everything turns out good with your results!!!
I'm so looking forward to a few days of doing absolutely nothing - I can't be in the sun much, but I'll be enjoying Mom's lanai ^_^
(((Judy))) Keep us posted!
Becky, safe travels! I'm picturing you with a huge straw hat, lying back on a lounge, arms open wide to soak up the warmth of the sun... resting, relaxing, healing...
(I sure wish I could give credit to whomever created this image... it's been making the email rounds for a while now)
Siesta Key, well you were right down the road. Becky Naples is beautiful, glad you will be where it is warm for a while. Enjoy.
Jan
Jill--
That is hilarious! Could you send me that picture without your copyright on it?
I would like to send it on to some animal lovers.....Thanks, Gita
Hi guys - I have been missing on some reading for a week or so now. Sorry to hear that you had some aches and pains along with this last treatment Becky. Let's hope that is the worst of it. As for the eating.....the steroids and stopping smoking are giving you a double whammy in the appetite department. In times past when using Prednisone I usually weigh in at the 200 lb. range. I took a short course of eight days last week due to hip pain which was making it very difficuclt for me to move around. Like magic, one day on the steroids and that particular pain felt much much better. Have finished the course now and no complaints thankfully.
Please have a great time in FL. Oh how nice that would be. Warm weather sounds good about now. Check in when you can. As always.....thinking kind thought of you and wishing you well.
Ruby
Meadow,I was everywhere from Palmetto to Venice and in between! Wedding & visiting in Bradenton, visited family in several places and my old home in Venice.
Safe travels Bec!!!
Debbie
