It is amazing how well today has gone. I think is a good precursor to what will happen on Thursday, the historically dreaded day. Tomorrow, I will reveal my strategy for that day and I look forward to seeing the results.
The research manager went off to court and things went longer than planned. As a result, "heavy foot" Suzanne stepped in and got me to my appointment in record time. She claims that it is because of the shortcuts that she takes since she only drives the speed limit. Hmmm, maybe she could come up with a shortcut for chemotherapy.
Usually when I check in at the center, they check my blood and the research manager monitors the results. I have no idea how they managed without her there to help them this morning. My counts were acceptable, but could improve in a few instances.
While my blood was being taken, I noticed one of the other technicians eating what appeared to be carrots. However, on a closer look, they were Cheetos. That sounded like a good example and so when the nurse came around later offering Cheetos, I had to say yes, particularly since the research manager had not arrived yet.
The chemo went fine and finished in time for us to come home for a few hours. I rested about 45 minutes and had one of the research manager's smoothies for dinner. It was pretty good and I think it energized me for the evening while running my favorite game of the week at the club. Ingredients? Almond milk, cacao powder, banana, blueberries, flax seed powder and unsalted sunflower seeds
On the way home, we had an advance on the burp/belch discussion. Is a hiccup something different? It turns out that burping and belching deal with excess air, while a hiccup is an involuntary muscular contraction of the diaphragm. Where else can you get this knowledge?
The only side effect that I can feel at this minute is my sensitivity to cold and a slightly drippy nose. After two days with no shower (thanks, Bob!), I am sure that my body will have it reversed. My feet will smell and my nose will run.
Off to bed! Cash Cab beckons.
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