The chemo laid out Don pretty hard yesterday. I guess running poison through your system doesn't feel too good. He's a bit better today but still not his usual springy self. They weighed him today at radiation and he has actually gained two pounds. They are watching to make sure he doesn't lose weight.
Okay, lets see what they recommend for his diet - the instructions say ice cream, fruit pies, pudding, milk shakes, fruit smoothies, anything with lots of calories and put whipped cream on it to top it off. He doesn't see it right now, but it sounds like that is some kind of upside. however, no alcohol means that he is cut off from wine and cosmos. Uh oh. I wondered why some of our friends have stopped coming around...
So far the radiation isn't showing up on his skin as red and irritated. But we are going to get the creams they recommended anyway - we have several weeks to go yet.
So that's pretty much the scoop for now. chemo won't happen again for several weeks so that's good. And then only one last time at the end - on his birthday.
Glad to hear there is a break from the chemo. If Don needs help with that horrible diet, just call me!! My brother just finished his chemo and radiation and and admitted it was tough the first few times, but it got easier with each treatment. He had the same "sad" diet. He never lost or gained weight. Stay positive!!
ReplyDeleteDon,
ReplyDeleteSounds like the diet choices are looking up. I'm sure you were
getting tired of soup.
I am already planning a dessert feast for you!
Beth