This One is Really Different

Now that I am about 6 days into the treatment I've found that this drug effects me completely differently. This one just really wipes me out. I have more brain fog and have a harder time following conversations and such.

I received the infusion last Friday and today is Thursday. I'm still exhausted. Although last night I actually slept through the night. First time in a very long time.

The strangest side effect from this treatment is the food cravings. I gained 20 pounds from the taxol treatments and now, no matter WHAT I eat, I'm dropping weight very fast. In just a few days I've lost 12. However, I don't really recommend this diet. :-D

My wonderful Nurse Navigator, Bobbi, called me today. I ran these food cravings past her and she laughed. Told me to go ahead and indulge them. OK!!! I have craved rootbeer floats (for those of you on FB you've seen my messages) and I don't really even like rootbeer. Seven in one day is a craving, right? haha. Then today it's fish tacos. I've never had a fish taco that I can recall. But I called a friend to take me to the grocery store to get the fish, the cole slaw and the pita bread. And yes, I'll be the only one in the house eating them.

Last night a lovely lady from our church brought dinner. It was beef stew with a big loaf of crusty french bread and rootbeer! I totally stuffed myself and it tasted so good. My husband has pointed out that I'm craving savory foods. Comfort kind. My Dad took me to lunch at Swensen's after my doctor appointment on Tuesday and I had a patty melt with fries and ranch dressing and a rootbeer float. Gooey and savory.

My doctor says the wiped out feeling should start to improve around Sunday and that next week I should feel better. The following week is supposed to be the "good" week until they dose me again on the 15th.

I did get the Neulasta shot on Saturday which boosts white blood cells. The side effect of that is achey bones that are flu like symptoms. I've been blessed to not have nausea or achey bones. Just super super tired.

I just have to say THANK YOU again to all of my beautiful friends. My amazing neighbor had our little guy most of the day yesterday. He loved it and even got to have a glass of grape juice! His favorite. He got to spend time with the kids outside and played like a little boy should. My older kids cleaned the kitchen. I got to sleep, which I desperately needed. My husband got a break from making dinner. It was a gorgeous, warm day. What else can I say?

Keep the Faith.