I'm not sure if it was the Neulasta shot (to boost white blood cell count) the day after chemo that did it, but I spent Friday through Monday with a killer headache. (The headache is still there, but isn't debilitating). Friday I did a half day at work. By 1:00, my eyes felt like they were burning a hole in my head, and I left for home.
On Monday I was back in to work. I must say I felt better after a good sweat at the gym. But the headache was hanging in there. Other than tiredness, a constant taste of metal in my mouth, a bit of gastrointestinal distress, and nasty symptoms that Preparation H and a cold pack helped to abate, I'm doing pretty well.
I'm on the hunt for any foods that taste good. Ray was an absolute angel for going out on Friday night to get ice cream. Food of the gods!!! Not only does it take that metallic taste out of your mouth for the time you're eating it, but it feels so good going down! Watermelon is another treat. Sorry to say that some of the things I liked before taste gross--tea, for example. Jenna has suggested that sweet and salty are good. I think she's right--peanuts and almonds taste good. If potato chips didn't rip up the inside of my mouth, I could probably eat a bag a day. Thank God they WOULD irritate my sensitive mouth. I don't want to begin thinking about the result of 1500 calorie daily binges...
Bottom line, is that I'm gradually getting used to the fact that life as I knew it is gone, and I've got to get used to a new reality. While I really want my old body back, I CAN learn new tricks. I can do anything. I can even do chemo....and win.
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Carol Blank not liking TEA! I almost feel over but the only thing I can think of was being pregnant and some things went out the window! I think about you everyday. I had an epiphany when my mom passed and I really enjoy every minute and morsel of the day. If you and Ray have not seen "Horton Hears a Who" I suggest it. I always get a kick out of Jimmy because he really loves food and one of his latest favorites was a platter of Peppa Dews Jenna brought to a party. His sense of heaven is always related to food. I do love healthy foods even though I have my critics! Try the Grannola Bars that are sweet and salty. They are odd but might fit the bill. Lot's of love..............Marion
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