I had chemo a week and a half ago. Every time I have chemo, it runs me down a little bit further. I have been sleeping a lot - naps in the morning and afternoon. BTW - from 2:00 - 3:00 is officially naptime, so please don't call then.
I am pretty weak. I just tried to carry my hand truck up from the basement. A year ago I would have picked it up with one hand, and run up the stairs. Today I was wheezing for breath by the time I got up the basement stairs.
Side effects continue to be pretty minimal. My mouth sores are back, and I have been having problems with diarrhea. This is because the chemo attacks the fast growing cells - like your mucus membranes, the skin in your throat and mouth, and yes, the lining of your gut. I have been struggling to keep my weight up.
On the plus side, I went to see Mark Knopfler (from Dire Straits) at the Michigan Theatre the other night with my brother-in-law, Peter. I had gotten advance tickets through the fan club. I am pretty sure I got the first seats sold - on the aisle, first row. Mark wasn't feeling well, and sat on a stool directly in front of us. It was absolutely wonderful to be able to watch his guitar playing at close range.
The other big news concerns home improvements. Katie is moving home (tomorrow!), and we decided to get her room painted. One thing led to another, and now we are getting the whole upstairs painted. This has used up a lot of what little energy I have, preparing rooms for the painters.
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With regards to your guts and trying to keep your weight up, what does your Dr think of Greek Yogurt? The full fat varieties are up to 300cal for 8oz, and have around 20g of protein; most brands also have active cultures which might help replenish your gut flora and aid with intestinal distress. The catch is you probably have to like yogurt. There are also tons of protein drinks and powders aimed towards lifters & body builders who want to put on weight and/or muscle mass, a lot of these come in delicious flavors (like cake batter, and chocolate mint!!) and mix really easily with milk. Conversely, I would never be one to judge should your increased calories come in the form of pints of Ben & Jerry's and pans of brownies consumed while indulging in a Dr Who marathon.
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