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First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:26 am
by MKC70
Hi there! My first chemo is tomorrow and now my ride has completely fallen through. I am not scared or worried about going by myself at all. I am fine doing it on my own this time. Medically speaking. Will I be OK driving back from the appt? I am having the Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser and they will give me a pump to have at home for 2 days. Thanks

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:45 am
by susie0915
I was always okay to drive there and home. My daughter always came with me, but I drove and I would've been okay without her. I had a 2 hr
Oxi infusion.

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:52 pm
by Robino1
I have driven myself to and from since June. I go by myself since hubby has to continue working. Gotta keep that insurance! ;)

I'm on the same treatment as you but also get Avastin. Take snacks as you'll be there for a while. I take back roads going home and just take my time. :)

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:20 pm
by Aqx99
I get a sort of vertigo feeling after my oxaliplatin infusion. I don't trust myself to drive, so my neighbor drops me off and picks me up.

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:01 pm
by Lee
I always drove myself to chemo. Butt it was only about 15 mins away. How far of a drive do you have? If there are problems, take the taxi home.

Some pointer, make sure to drink LOTS of water today, you will lose it in the next few days. You do not want to get dehydrated I always got a breakfast egg and cheese sandwich on way to chemo. At least I got some carbs and protein in me.

Lee

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:32 pm
by CRguy
MKC70 wrote:Hi there! My first chemo is tomorrow and now my ride has completely fallen through. I am not scared or worried about going by myself at all. I am fine doing it on my own this time. Medically speaking. Will I be OK driving back from the appt? I am having the Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser and they will give me a pump to have at home for 2 days. Thanks

Just so you know... it will be a personal thing for you.
Some folks have reactions which would make it questionable to be driving ....
others have no immediate reactions and are fine.

My wife came with me for the first couple of infusions as she wanted to be there for support
BUTT I actually did all the driving for 12 FOLFOX cycles myself
( had my powerport on the upper right chest so I could use seat belts over my left shoulder without issues :shock: when I was the driver )

See how you feel during and after the infusion
Don't be a hero... this IS a major procedure and your body needs to accept it and adjust

If you feel like shit = take a taxi or call a friend or investigate the patient "assist" services which should be available through the infusion/cancer center.

This IS a marathon not a sprint
One step at at time my friend
ONE step at a time
let us know how it goes for you

Cheers and Harmony
CRguy

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:29 pm
by zephyr
CRguy wrote:This IS a marathon not a sprint
One step at at time my friend
ONE step at a time

Please excuse the off-topic post but I just wanted to say thanks, CRguy. That was just the reminder I needed today.

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:26 pm
by CRguy
Most welcome my friend.

AND I think maybe not so O/T, as MKC70 is heading to first infusion and with a million things going thru the mind
WE all know at some point ... WE just need to take one step at a time and keep moving forward.

The other quote which also resonates :
" a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step " - Lao Tzu from Tao Te Ching

AND one from yours truly :mrgreen:
" There are NO destinations ... ONLY Journeys."
and many of OURS ... extend beyond a thousand miles

Harmony to all my friends here
CRguy

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:21 pm
by Noon32316
I just wanted to say good luck and hope all goes well with your first chemo.

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:52 am
by TXLiz
First of all, good luck!!

I drove myself there and back to each chemo. I was by myself for the last 6 or so treatments.

My only issue was the steroids they gave with the chemo would make my blood sugar wonky. If I didn't eat after chemo I felt worse. But I didn't feel hungry...just nauseous and headachey and sick from not eating. So I'd eat something in my car before I drove home.

Re: First Chemo (Oxaliplatin/Leukovorin 2hr/5FU Infuser)

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:58 pm
by Lee
So how did it go, how ya doing?

Lee