Monday, February 26, 2007

Well, today was the first of 12 Chemo treatments. It was pretty uneventful, and quite boring! We (Clint came to this one) were a little late being seen, which was no big deal. Treatment itself took from 11-2, which should shorten to about 2 1/2 hours for the remaining treatment. They gave 4 different Chemo drugs, along with anit-nausea and anti-clotting medicine. I have numbing cream so I don't feel the needle going in to the port. It is all very surreal right now, kind of just floating in la-la land. I had been dreading and looking forward to today. It was actually very anticlimactic, which I guess is good. So, hair loss is approaching, just kind of want to get that over with. I feel pretty disconnected to the cancer right now, like it is happening to someone else. Anyway, I think I handled it just fine. If I am going to get sick it will probably be in a few days. I am pretty tired, but that is so normal for me that I just am not sure if it is the treatment or the disease. They did end up giving me a drug to help keep my white cell count up. It is called Neulasta or something like that. I was pretty sick with a cold/sinus infection last week and they decided to just help me out a bit and try to keep me as healthy as possible. It is apparently like $5,000 or something insane like that. Thank God for Navy insurance! That is all for tonight. Don't worry about me, I am just fine.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear things are going as well as possible. You and all the BOYS are in our prayers. Love you bunches!
Love, The Beier Girlas

The Schulers said...

Thinking and praying for you through this whole thing. Teach the boys to rub your feet and tell you that you're pretty--it helps. If you need anything, just let us know.
Love, The Schulers

Anonymous said...

That's a good idea, Schuler's. I'll try it. My feet have been killing me lately.
thebossmanishometh

Peggy Wolstein said...

Hi Liz,
Well, your first treatment is completed. Good for you! Celebrate each one as a victory of healing! God is with you and making those chemicals go exactly where they need to for the most tumor kill. He will get you and your family through this. Just trust Him. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. I have 14 years of nursing oncology experience, so if there is anything that I can help you with from a distance, just let me know. I'm so glad that your husband is home to help you.
God's blessings,
Peggy (HM2) Wolstein

Unknown said...

It is great that we can follow your path,the more loving prayers hope and faith we can send your way,I feel there is lots we can do that way,God hears it all.If you want time to escape,the suite is yours..One side sleeps 5,and then the king bed on the otherside kitchen,tv's,music,a comfort zone.
Love
Margo and Billy

Anonymous said...

Praying for you "Lizenbocker", Clint & boys! You are definitely the encouraging ones.
sb/

Ward and Nikki said...

hi Liz...I think of you , Clint and the boys everyday......my prayers are with you all......if there is anything I can do......PLZ......let me know.........joel has my number........much love to you all......diane