Today was kind of a slow day that started with a Doctor (I called her a nurse in my video) coming in and giving me my first Filgrastim injection. I was feeling pretty good this morning but after my shot I felt a little nauseous and after riding to and from the clinic for our post chemo consults I was not feeling so good. I get car sick really easy so the nausea could be from that or from all of these new medications. Probably a good mix of both. We were thinking about doing some shopping today but we all opted for rest time instead. I was so tired when we got back to the apartments that I ate a bowl of oatmeal and then went right to bed. I am SO thankful that I have Gaby here to keep an eye on me and make me eat. And make the food. And clean up after me. I’m going to have a hard time going home and not having her with me! Feeling a little spoiled 🙂
Dr Lesly came back this evening and gave me my 2nd shot for the day and now I’m all done for today. For me the shots burned a bit as she was injecting it but I was warned that they hurt sometimes so I expected it. I keep telling myself that I am brave and strong and that this pain (physically and emotionally) is temporary and for the greater good of my family. I truly believe that positive attitude and a good outlook on life as well as realistic expectations are going to be my saving grace through this month in Mexico and my recovery at home.
It was good to see the group this morning at our post chemo consults. Most of us seemed to handle the chemo quite well. It effects each person differently, much like MS, but we are all a bunch of troopers here ready to do what it takes to defeat this disease and not stand idly by.
I slept most of the day away and I’m still tired so I recorded a quick (wobbly and out of focus and poor lighting) video and now I’m going to call it a night and go to bed.
Adios, MS! 