When I went in Tues for treatment #4, I picked up a copy of "Guide to Chemotherapy" and was flipping through it later in the day. The article titled "Get the nutrition you need" was short but had good suggestions. Thought I would pass along the info. 1. Boost your appetite with c...

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WOOHOO!!!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!! Enjoy your summer.

Rix....so glad to hear your update. So happy everything is steady. Enjoy your vacation.

My onc told me to take ancetomenophine (sp?) (Tylenol, etc...) while on chemo, not to take ibuprophen. Can't remember the reason but I'm sure someone will chime in with that info. Hope this helps.

Woohoo Cheese!!!!!!!! Stable is good. Hope you enjoyed your grill cheese.

JB........I just get a "flushed look", like I've been out in the sun and from hot flashes :roll: , during chemo week but I've determined that is from the Dexamethasone I take. By Sunday it is gone. Hopefully your onc can figure it out quickly. Hey Bev.....I had a couple of beers on Sat and...

No prep for me before my reversal. Just clear liquids the day before and nothing after midnight before surgery.

Glad to see you are doing well so far with your treatments. That is always a plus. Your attitude is great! You and I are on the same schedule. I had my third treatment today as well. Today Avastin was added to my chemo cocktail too. My onc and I waited until #3 to add it because we wanted to be sure...

Hydration is definitely important. And as Rix said.....the decadron buzz makes a difference too. I get it on treatment day and take Dexamethesone Tues - Friday and stay pumped up all week.

Angie

Wonderful news! Congrats!

Angie

WOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Pat,

What a beautiful essay. You have such a gift with your writing. I wish you beautiful and pain free days. You have given us so much over the years....information, compassion, plain old common sense and a kick in the butt if it was needed. I just want to say Thank You.

Angie

JBinNJ, Metamucil will help you to "bulk" up too. It really does work both ways as needed. When I had my Ileo reversal done and to control the diahrea when I needed to my surgeon told me to use metamucil. I only needed to use 1 tsp in 8 oz. of water. Works like a charm. I try Imodium when ...

6 months the first time after finishing chemo and a little over two years this time.

Angie