I am so thrilled about how well I am feeling after this new chemo treatment. The nurses weren't kidding when they said that the Taxol would be a walk in the park compared to the other drugs. I feel great. The only side effects I have experienced are from the premeds they gave me. Of coarse they still had to give me the steroids which I begged the doctor not to. This always gives me a bad headache. They gave me Tylenol for that which worked well to take the edge off. They also gave me an iv bag full of benadryl. This pretty much knocked me out for the rest of the day. I drove myself to my appointment so needed to be extra careful driving home with that in my system. Other than being really tired I haven't had any issues. NO NAUSEA!!! How awesome is that that? That means no nausea pills which comes with their own set of side effects, constipation being the worse of them.
Our home teachers came over Sunday night and helped Steven give me a blessing. We were concerned about getting chemo due to me being currently ill. Steven had the flu over the weekend and gave me a taste of it, though not as bad as he had it. Sunday I was still feeling pretty awful. It was indeed a miracle to wake up Monday morning with little more than a sniffle. I could get my chemo and be okay, which means no set backs. The priesthood is a wonderful thing. I am so grateful for the worthy priesthood holders in my life.
Aimee, it is always a treat to read about you and see that in spite of everything you can see the blessings! I'm sure no one else can know how hard it is for you, just as no one else can see the blessings the same way that you can, but thanks for continuing to share! You are a wonderful woman!
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