Monday May 6th, 2013
Monday morning started
off continuing the struggles from yesterday with constipation. It really
wouldn't be as much of a deal if i had been eating my normal portions, but I
ate for two, my medicines and I.
My nurse for the
morning was completely understanding and went through the procedure of
approving a soap suds enema. I gladly took my enema into the john and got down
to business. within a half hour I was ready for a shower. This doesn't sound
appropriate to talk about, but this is how we learn, by sharing some of the
most embarrassing details.
I never lost my appetite and I did cut down a bit on intake. The meals were very small so for
me to eat enough to feed myself It took twice the order.
I was ready to continue
to manage my day as they recommended. Drinking lots of fluids, walking, eating,
communicating if anything is wrong.
A couple of times they
were concerned about my blood pressure being high (110 low #), but that was
because I wasn't keeping still or had pressure against my arm the were
checking. After checking again I'd maintain between 80-97 low #'s.
Today I was to find out
about my discharge planning. I had started early on Saturday morning so
planning was for Wednesday morning. As long as everything keeps going smooth
Wednesday would be the day I head home.
I decided to make today
a very active day as they were telling me about the Neulasta that I would have
to take 24 hours after chemo.
I was ahead of the game
on strength, energy, spirit and attitude and with a bit of a chip on my
shoulder I took my Ativan and went to bed.
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