#9 over

I am a little late on posting for my #9 injection.
As you know Friday I had an appointment at the Cancer Center for a port flush and blood work. This should have taken 10 minutes. Well not with me......If things can be difficult I always manage to do it that way. I was there over 2 hours and still didn't get the blood work done. The could not get my port to aspirate, They injected TCA to help waited 30 min and gave me a second dose. That did not work. So they were going to send me down to radiology for a dye test. But since it was so late on Friday afternoon, the radiologist had already left. So Monday I will go back up to the hospital and try everything again. And hopefully reschedule my oncologist appointment.
Saturday I had a pretty bad day. But today looks more promising.

Phever???? do you have it?

GO PHILLIES!!!!!

#8 injection done

I am getting better at this injection thing. The only thing I dread is the awful side effects.
I am looking forward to tomorrow afternoon. I have an appointment at the cancer center for blood work and a port flush. I miss everyone there, so it will be a treat to get to see them. After my appointment at the cancer center I will rush over to an appointment with my oncologist.

8 down .....136 to go

#7 injection over..whew

Well Monday nights are turning out to be the worst. So after the side effects wear off the rest of the week should be better. I have been taking my anti-nausea meds and tylenol before I inject, then I drink 3 large glasses of water and that seems to help a little.
7 down.....137 to go

#6 injection done

Today is a beautiful Autum Day! Life is Good! And God is here!
6 down 138 to go

#5 ...injection over

It seems like I am getting into a routine. I have noticed a trend. Mondays seem to be the worst and Wednesdays are better, I am looking forward to see what Friday brings (not).
5 down...139 to go

#4 injection ...over

Monday was a great day. I had 2 days off from treatment and felt pretty strong.
I went back to work, it was so good seeing everyone again, hearing all the familiar sounds, and just feeling useful again. Everyone brought in food for a welcome back celebration, and there were flowers and balloons at my desk. It was very touching, thank you everyone for making me feel so missed and just being my friends (family).
Grace cooked dinner and brought it over, it was delicious. The only thing that would have made the day perfect, would have been not having to give myself my injection.
I think Mondays are looking like the worst nights. But I made it through another night of fever and chills. I feel pretty wiped out today.
4 down...140 to go.

#3 over

#3 is done and it is not getting easier. One day at a time is all I can do.
I am a bit nervous. I am going to start working part time on Monday. I am not sure how well I am going to feel, but I am looking forward to getting back to a somewhat normal life.

#2 injection done

I gave myself #2 injection yesterday afternoon. I had to have Mike watch me, if I don't have an audience I am afraid I will chicken out. I do have to say it wasn't as scary as the first. I think it will be easier as time goes by. The side effects were not as violent last night (but still no picnic).

#1 under the belt

Well I made it through the first interferon injection. Surprisingly it went smooth once I summoned up most of my courage. I was feeling pretty good thinking "Oh good, I will be one of the lucky ones without the terrible side effects", until around 7:30. Then it hit..........Oh,did it hit. I think last night was a top ten bad night EVER! I had a fever of 100 to 102 from 7:30pm till 3:30am needless to say the time ticked by ever so slowly. Every muscle in my body ached I could hardly move and the headache was so bad. I am hoping this is just a freak night and the next 143 will not be this violent.