I had my first round of Chemo today. I arrived at the hospital 45 minutes early (I guess I was a little anxious). They brought me back a half an hour late. The waiting began. They had to do some blood tests and then send them to my doctor for approval. This took FOREVER. Once I was approved to go ahead with Chemo the Pharmacy had to mix the chemo. This took a long time, too. It was 1pm before they even started an iv of saline. The chemo arrived in a box that said, "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE". The nurse geared up in protective gloves and a gown and then started the chemo around 2:30p. Keep in mind that my brain MRI was scheduled for 2pm. The nurses were great - they called the MRI department for me and the MRI department said to just come over when I was done. So, that was nice.
The MRI went fine. I layed perfectly still. They said I did a great job. I will find out these results by the end of the day Thursday/Friday. Hoping for Thursday. Hoping for there to not be any cancer.
The nurses said I will start feeling the side effects in two to three days. There were a bunch of 'em. The main ones are : hair loss (which could come in two to three weeks), fatigue, tingly finger tips and toes. Other ones include: forgetfulness, weight gain or weight loss, constipation...and others that I stopped reading. I have been obsessing this evening thinking that I am starting to feel the symptoms already. I think that's a side effect!
Something I find funny: My birthday was in October and I asked my girlfriend for six laser hair removal treatments. She bought them for me but the treatments expire in February. Well, I can't use them now (getting in six treatments before my hair starts falling out would be impossible) and because of the chemo will have my own laser hair removal. It figures.
Also, something I find entertaining is how many times different nurses keep asking me if there is any chance that I could be pregnant. I know they have to ask - I even had to take a pregnancy test before one of my tests. I assure them that there is no way that I could be pregnant (without telling them that I am a Lesbian). When they ask, I giggle and look at Kelly.
I had many visitors today. That was really nice.
My attitude is staring to get better. Let's do this and kick Cancer's ass. I have a lot more of my story to share!
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