12 October 2023
Usually, Thursdays are a low point for me as well as Friday’s before the hydration. I felt fairly well this morning but not as well as yesterday. The big problem for me was flatulence. Sorry, but this is about to get dirty. However, I want to be as honest about what I’m going through with this chemo as I can.
I’ve never had so much gas as I did all day yesterday and all night last night. I kept trying for a bowel movement but it just wasn’t happening. Instead, I passed gas. At least mine weren’t as bad as Rocky’s. He could cut as fart that would make your eyes water. The gas problem was reflected in my sleep schedule.
I got up around midnight and tried a warm cup of milk. Around 1:30 am I had the brilliant idea to take an Advil PM. That seemed to work OK.
After my first cup of coffee, I realized a bowel movement was imminent. Like right now. There’s no other way to describe it other than massive. It wouldn’t flush. It took three tries and a plumber’s helper (plunger) to get it to flush.
I then did my morning walk (three in a row!). I wasn’t in as good condition as I was yesterday but made the walk anyway. Anyway, after the second cup of coffee, I had the urge again. Back to the bathroom and another massive bowel movement. Thankfully, no more gas as of yet. It’s a very uncomfortable feeling.
The numbness is about the same as yesterday. It’s not any better but at least it’s not any worse. My energy level is lower than yesterday but not as bad as it usually is on a Thursday.
Tomorrow is my hydration infusion and Tuesday is my last infusion of Taxol. I’m curious as to how that affects me and then how the Herceptin infusions will affect me afterwards. As I mentioned, I have a list of questions for Dr. Velez when I next see him. I really hope there’s more “up” time for me with the three week periods between Herceptin infusions so I can get back out on the road and travel again.
My new iPhone is still scheduled for delivery today before 7 pm. I suppose it really could arrive today but I have my doubts.
Update: UPS sent me an email rescheduling the delivery, as expected. It’ll be sometime tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll be back from the infusion before the delivery.
I quickly went downhill during the day. My energy is at as very low ebb so I know tomorrow will help boost me back up.
Dialecta
Cousin Jean reminded me another form of plural for y’all. She remembers saying “All y’all” meaning a group of people. I confess to using it also. I’ve lost a lot of my Southern accent (not all of it) but I still slip and say y’all.
Stay tuned!
