NHMike wrote:Participated in a race for the cure thing at the office today - but it was for diabetes.
Generally feeling crappy but the worst of it is over and I should be improving in all areas except for hands and fee which will continue to worsen.
Shana wrote:NHMike wrote:Participated in a race for the cure thing at the office today - but it was for diabetes.
Generally feeling crappy but the worst of it is over and I should be improving in all areas except for hands and fee which will continue to worsen.
I've been supporting other causes too, feels good to give.
How many sessions do you have left? I hope the snow is behind you and warmer weather will help with hands and feet.
NHMike wrote:90 minutes to change the bag this morning - very frustrating. Previous two times were 10 minutes each. I blame the Oxaliplatin. It should be better next week.
Caat55 wrote:Mike,
So sorry about your hands. I struggled for the first five days post Oxi but I am only on 2nd round of chemo this time. I have been told six months total. I did got credit for 7 weeks before so doing 5 rounds post op with both Oxi and Xeloda. What is your current routine, seems like you are doing a lot more than that?
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Caat55 wrote:Prior to chemo, overnight was enough time but not now. I do a gentle massage, pushing on my belly to more things along. Mashed potatoes make things solidify for me. It just be very frustrating to take such a chunk out of your day.
Thanks for med info. Still on 1500 daily, start with 600 more daily with Xeloda next round.
Insurance denied last oleo supplies, so weird. Like something changed from first shipment to second, maybe they didn't notice I haven't been back to hospital for a reversal. So far I have received only two shipments, one paid for but not the other. Waiting on justification from physician.
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susie0915 wrote:Sounds like having my ileo reversed 5 weeks after my resection because of surgery necessary to remove scar tissue causing a bowel blockage might have not been so bad. I don't know, I did have alot of diarrhea until the week off during chemo though, so maybe bag changing still would've been a better option. You're almost through Mike, hopefully your last couple rounds will be bearable.
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