Guess I better take a turn writing since I haven't lately! Sometimes I just feel that it's the same old things happening here so I figure I don't have anything too exciting to write about! Though that is probably not the case. Today is my last day of chemo! That feels pretty weird to say and/or even think about! Especially when I thought the chemo here in the hospital would be A TON worse than what it has been. I had honestly pictured myself throwing up every second and needing someone here helping me into the bathroom all the time or whatever. Thankfully I've been able to stay very independent! I really haven't been sick at all, just a few times throwing up those first 2 days but even then it was like I'd throw up and then feel fine again right after. I've devoured all the hospital food pretty much, they've all been tasty good meals. The only think I've kinda slacked off on I guess is getting out of the room and going on walks. It's a little harder since there is construction going on on this floor and also the anti-nausea pills I take (which obviously do their job VERY well) kinda knock me out and make me sleepy. So I've only been on a walk just a couple of times I think. Hopefully I can do it more once the chemo is over later today.Tomorrow I will have just a day of "rest" so to speak, no chemo or anything. Not really sure what else will happen this day, if there are any preparatory drugs for the transplant on Tuesday or what. Talking with one of the nurses last night she said the transfusion of stem cells usually is only around an hour also, so Tuesday might also be a pretty easy going day. Then I just get to sit around for a few weeks, hoping there are no complications with the transplant and hoping I don't get an infection from anywhere as my blood counts will be plummeting!
I feel really blessed knowing that there are so many prayers being said on my behalf and that they are obviously working to have been doing and feeling so well! I cannot thank everyone enough! It's a huge comfort hearing about and feeling of all your love and support. THANK YOU!!
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ReplyDeleteRyan, you are doing a fabulous job of blogging and keeping everyone up to date. Your have a awesome positive attitude which will get you through it all. Thinking and praying and checking the blog often. Even my students at Elon this winter term are praying for your success! North Carolina is the only place without snow!
ReplyDelete"Even my students at Elon this winter term are praying for your success!"
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Maureen! Thank you!
Ryan, we can hardly believe you are about to the end of the chemo. I agree that this blog has been a great idea. We have loved reading it each day. We will continue to pray that things go smoothly clear through recovery!
ReplyDeleteI am beyond relieved and happy.
ReplyDeleteway to go, man.
We also love to hear about how you are and what's going on. I am so pleased that you have had so little 'sickness' with the chemo. We think about and pray for you every day. We've had a stomach upset that we keep passing around and then a long lasting cold. (We share very well at our house!) But we don't want to share with you! (Even though we love you!) We'll have to look into ooVoo.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!