Things are OK
As posted we are not currently in LA. It was disappointing to have to cancel the trip but it would have been way worse to get sick and miss my next chemo. Sometimes it is choosing between the lessor of 2 evils. I talked to the chemo nurse this morning. She was not surprised by my low levels based on the type/quantity of chemo I am on. However, she did agree that I should not have flown to another country with my low numbers. She stated that my numbers came down quicker than they were supposed to. My levels should be the lowest 10-14 days after chemo. Today is day 9.
So today we have re-worked the schedule. We are now going to LA Feb 1, seeing doctors Feb 2 and 3, and flying home on the 4th. Between now and then we will continue with another round of chemo on the 19th of January.
I am on some very powerful antibiotics that will help heal my tongue infection and hopefully keep me from picking anything else up until my white counts rebound.
I'm feeling fine other than my tongue hurting. I just need to stay away from big groups of people - Superstore, Jessica's classroom and doctor offices. I hope that Sandy will let me get back to the gym in a few days. He would be very happy to have me live in a big plastic bubble for the next little while.
With love,
Carolin
So today we have re-worked the schedule. We are now going to LA Feb 1, seeing doctors Feb 2 and 3, and flying home on the 4th. Between now and then we will continue with another round of chemo on the 19th of January.
I am on some very powerful antibiotics that will help heal my tongue infection and hopefully keep me from picking anything else up until my white counts rebound.
I'm feeling fine other than my tongue hurting. I just need to stay away from big groups of people - Superstore, Jessica's classroom and doctor offices. I hope that Sandy will let me get back to the gym in a few days. He would be very happy to have me live in a big plastic bubble for the next little while.
With love,
Carolin
2 Comments:
At 5:35 PM,
Anonymous said…
I'm with Sandy -- stay "in a bubble" until your blood reports dictate otherwise! We don't want you getting sicker than the Chemo is already making you feel by "pushing it" too soon. Hey, you have a good excuse to stay in from that beautiful Calgary weather, no? We're thinking of you and checking in on you via this site -- thanks for updating it so often. Not that it helps you, but we feel better knowing how you are doing.
Take good care of yourself and REST DAMN IT!
Hope to see some fantastic news on this site real soon, Rebecca
At 10:29 PM,
Anonymous said…
Carolin - so sorry to hear that the trip had to be postponed. Ignore Sandy and his bubble theory...remember this is the guy who cancels his workouts due to hangnails - you keep showing him what willpower's all about!!
Shannon and I think about you always - you inspire us Carolin in so many ways - you really do. Hey, and make sure you take us up on our dog sitting offer in February...kids would love it (and I love watching the look on their faces while they attempt a little "poop scooping"!!)
Chat soon
Steve and Shan.
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