Magic Number "9"

 Magic number 9 you wonder? Well I'm quite happy to let you know that today is the first day that I actually feel more like myself, just like the previous treatment which also happened to be day 9. Remember how I mentioned that the first round was a trial run, and that I had zero idea what exactly to expect or how my body would react to all the symptoms. It definitely was not pleasant and I thought oh ok, next time I got this I'm going to prepare better. Hmmm better but different at the same time if you  know what I mean. The good news is that my body didn't react to my RA or Lapelga shot this time. It's 3 days post chemo when it really hits you, so now I  know that Saturdays and Sundays are a right off and not going to be great days for me. I will be in bed pretty much the whole weekend with body aches and an exhaustion that I cannot even fathom to describe. My digestive system is definitely an issue and needs to be addressed when I see my oncology team before the next round. Food and water is also a struggle because everything tastes horrible! For those who know me I'm a big foodie, I love trying different and new restaurants in Niagara, and right now the thought of eating or even drinking water which is vitally important  to recover basically nauseates me the first 9 days.

 On a personal note, prior to my onset in 2013 I was totally obsessed with working out being lean but when my own immune system decided to attack me I could not  believe how that could be possible. I thought how could that be, how can someone so healthy so fit be so debilitated so quickly. Since than truth be told I haven't been as obsessed, or maybe I'm just not as motivated as I used to be about it. Do you know why? It's because I've come to the conclusion that it doesn't matter how old, young, fat, thin, or whether you smoke, drink indulge in food and the list goes on and on. Diseases and cancer is not prejudice and shit really does happen! We have no control over what is to come or what will be, therefore I'm thinking you may as well enjoy life's little pleasures. I know I will be enjoying life's little pleasures the next 11 days!!!!

 

I was told that between the first round and second round or by day 21 you start losing your hair, I was also told that by round 4 the eyebrows go, so we shall see. My hair started falling out by day 15 by the  handfuls. I started looking like Gollum from "Lord of the Rings" well maybe not that bad but soon to be for sure. So after 40+ years of being in the business of hair styling, and doing many family members, I thought it was time for them to reciprocate lol.  All kidding aside Samantha and Jeffrey were more than happy to help in this endeavor. Samantha and my sweet little grandson Calvin took the bulk of the hair off, than Jeffrey cleaned it up for me. After my hair was all removed Calvin was insistent that I put my glasses on my face. Which I proceeded to let him know that it was a very good idea, best to see you better my sweet little boy!!!!