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Originally Posted by GeorgiaMa'am
I'm feeling like I'm continually getting better all the time. It has been a long, hard road, but I am getting more endurance as time goes by. For instance, I haven't been able to change the sheets on my bed for a long time - probably since last February, or longer. Friends have helped me change them, and sometimes I would try to help; but I would have to take a break between every piece of linen. Put on half the mattress pad - lie down on the bed for a minute. Put on half the fitted sheet - lie down on the bed for a minute. Put on half the flat sheet . . . you see how this went. Most people just said they would do it all themselves. But tonight a friend was helping me change the sheets, and I didn't have to take any breaks at all! and I wasn't out of breath! And I didn't collapse when it was over!
I'm also feeling some apprehension. My chemo was finally rescheduled after my bout with Covid, and I begin on Monday. I'm having a port placed this Thursday. Truth to tell, I'm freaking out a little bit. I haven't cut my hair yet - I'm not sure when to cut it. Will my hair all fall out after the first treatment? Or will it take two or more treatments for it to fall out? I have no idea. I have some good web resources to read about the whole process, but I haven't been able to make myself read them yet, because I start to get agitated and nervous. I guess I will be reading that this weekend. Wish me luck, please!
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Congrat’s on your progress, GM! So glad your energy, strength and endurance are improving.
Here’s hoping your weekend reading isn’t too stressful. If you’re open to it, maybe a trusted friend or relative can sit with you and discuss the possible side effects while you read up on chemo.
Am thinking of you and sending light, love, and lots of good juju your way!
