Hi Friends,
Today I am able to cut back on the meds, although I'm not leaving the coach. That's ok, though - I so look forward to having a day with no medications in my body and see if I can feel more like myself. Other side effects have started (mouth sores, nose bleeds...who knew?) although they too are under control. I'm not sure how much you want to know about that happens to a body undergoing chemo, but I'll tell you what I can without getting too graphic.
Oh wait...Catherine has just made me the best smoothie in the world. Ahhh...
Love,
Kip
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 30
Today Kip tried to pull back on the anti-nausea meds, which turned out to be too soon. So she's fighting nausea today, and chasing the bone pain with tylenol extra strength. We had a quiet day, and Kip seems to be able to eat through the nausea which I find extraordinary.
This may be a day without a walk, as it's brutally hot in Toronto. We have just heard from the chemo nurse who says that the nausea should be pretty much over by the end of the first week, which is Wednesday, so we're looking forward to that.
The Emmy's kept us amused last night. Tonight, probably more bad tv. But now we know which HBO movies to watch!
This may be a day without a walk, as it's brutally hot in Toronto. We have just heard from the chemo nurse who says that the nausea should be pretty much over by the end of the first week, which is Wednesday, so we're looking forward to that.
The Emmy's kept us amused last night. Tonight, probably more bad tv. But now we know which HBO movies to watch!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Day five, jetlag
Hi Everyone,
Do you know that feeling when you have really extreme jetlag but can't sleep? That's where I find myself today. My head is very, very tired, hard to hold up in fact, but I can't drop to sleep. It's all to be expected, according to the literature. So far, I'm sort of "textbook." I'm going for a short walk later this afternoon with Catherine, Jules and Susan in a shady place so I can get some movement into the day.
Much love and more soon,
Sleepy Kip
Do you know that feeling when you have really extreme jetlag but can't sleep? That's where I find myself today. My head is very, very tired, hard to hold up in fact, but I can't drop to sleep. It's all to be expected, according to the literature. So far, I'm sort of "textbook." I'm going for a short walk later this afternoon with Catherine, Jules and Susan in a shady place so I can get some movement into the day.
Much love and more soon,
Sleepy Kip
Friday, August 27, 2010
Day three
Hello my friends,
I'm tired tonight, I went for a walk this afternoon down by lake at a butterfly garden. It's lovely to be outside if even for half an hour, and tonight I'm beat. All is going ok, nausea is a constant but under control. Support continues to flood in, thank you...K
I'm tired tonight, I went for a walk this afternoon down by lake at a butterfly garden. It's lovely to be outside if even for half an hour, and tonight I'm beat. All is going ok, nausea is a constant but under control. Support continues to flood in, thank you...K
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Day 2, doing well
Hi Everyone,
With much wonderful care from Catherine and Jules, I got through day one fine. By the evening, it was like having the energy loss of a flu with the gut of a stomach flu, but I know it can be much, much worse. I'm still cautious, because sometimes the chemo side effects can kick in a day or two later, but I'm optimistic. Tired today, just back from the hospital for a shot that will help with blood cell production in order to fight infections. After being at the hospital almost every day for the last 3 weeks, we now get a week away from there, which is really great.
Many thanks again for all your love and support and more soon,
Kip
With much wonderful care from Catherine and Jules, I got through day one fine. By the evening, it was like having the energy loss of a flu with the gut of a stomach flu, but I know it can be much, much worse. I'm still cautious, because sometimes the chemo side effects can kick in a day or two later, but I'm optimistic. Tired today, just back from the hospital for a shot that will help with blood cell production in order to fight infections. After being at the hospital almost every day for the last 3 weeks, we now get a week away from there, which is really great.
Many thanks again for all your love and support and more soon,
Kip
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Day One: or, a Maritimer goes to chemo
Well, apparently Kip can work the room, no matter where it is. It wasn't a long day, we met lots of people, found out their stories, including the entire story of the attending nurse. So far, so good. Kip is not feeling 'like running a marathon' but tolerating these various nasty drugs just fine.
Tonight, we watch Men who Stare at Goats. Thanks for all your thoughts, we will continue to keep you posted.
Catherine
Tonight, we watch Men who Stare at Goats. Thanks for all your thoughts, we will continue to keep you posted.
Catherine
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday August 24, 2010
Hi Everyone,
I'll be starting chemo tomorrow at noon and either myself, Catherine, or Julie will post an update as to how things are going within the next day or two. Thanks for all your good wishes. Kip
I'll be starting chemo tomorrow at noon and either myself, Catherine, or Julie will post an update as to how things are going within the next day or two. Thanks for all your good wishes. Kip
Friday, August 13, 2010
Dear Friends
We are setting up a blog to help me keep in touch with friends and send out information while I go through my therapy and recovery. I will write when I can, but I may not be able to write on a regular basis. On some days Catherine will be the one updating you.
Many thanks to all of you who have contacted me conveying your love and support.
Kip
Many thanks to all of you who have contacted me conveying your love and support.
Kip
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