Bertha called back to say that everyone handles it in a different way so you never know. She told me that Dr. Miller said that probably day 4, I would be having some nausea and fatigue. I read that the nausea affiliated with Carboplatin could last 24 hours.
Nausea is my second to worst fear in chemo. For one, I haven't thrown up in so long it seems frightening. Next, I can't work if I'm throwing up or nausious. So, this could be GREAT news if I could go through the peak of nausea over the weekend. Day 4 would be Friday.
My worst fear is losing my hair. For the fact that my kids would see my sickness. The good news is hair loss is rare with Carboplatin.
All and all, it was a great day. Now, I'll go home at let my kids wear me out!
2 comments:
Keep on trucking. Don't worry about getting sick. Your doctor is right. When I was not feeling good it wasn't enough to keep me down. Yes, I was more tired than normal and once in awhile I would take a very short nap in the afternoon. When my stomach would feel upset, I would just take a pill and that helped a whole lot. It did not keep me down if I wanted to do something. The radiation was worse the last week.
You are stong, and I know you will make it through without much problem. Just tell the kids you decided to shave your hair off because you want to start over with new hair.
Love You,
Aunt Donna
Glad to hear you are feeling good, hopefully this won't affect you too bad. If you are nauseated or just tired this weekend we would be happy to take the kids for you guys on Saturday. Let us know! Take Care,
Alicia
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