Day 4 of Round 2 of Chemofication
Not too shabby is how I am feeling. Still lots of snoozing and such but food is not the enemy this time around. It is not my closest girlfriend either but I am eating grapes and pretzels and bananas and stuff like that. I get a little weirdly queasy off and on but nothing too bad. The best part is that I am not so toxic feeling this time. Only a few strange smells and bad tastes. Not too weak, just sleepy. I can’t say I am up and at em’ but I can email without too much stress and am able to chat on the phone and such for the most part. I just don’t feel like I am going to fall over or hurl or explode or anything like that. Good news!
My hair is falling out like gangbusters but no bald spots yet. I have a lot of hair to begin with so I will be vacuuming my bed out for days to come. Maybe I will shave more off but that is almost equally messy. Overall I am pretty thankful I can stay in my comfy home and deal with all this. I couldn’t imagine getting up and putting on my wig for work every day. The Mom Poo came by to bring me my daily dose of grapes and we had a visit. I am going to watch a DVD now and get horizontal again. Yoshi must be fed first or I will get no peace.
Thanks for all the nice comments. It feels good to know that there are lots of you sending good thoughts my way. Keep ‘em coming as well as yummy suggestions for eating. I have been craving Yam Tempura Rolls today. Hmmmmm. Doubt they would go down well but maybe next week.
Life in the Slow Lane
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You can probably already guess my suggestion . . . a chocolate milkshake, of course. Mmmmmmmm . . .
I once dipped grapes in melted chocolate chips for a party. People said they liked them better than dipped strawberries.
You over-estimate my brain power! When I am reading for fun, I don't want to have to think very much at all. I do like to read memoirs, though, people's real stories. That's probably why I like to read blogs.
I'm so glad this round hasn't been so so horrid. I still stand by potato chips and lemonade for nausea :)
I'm a huge fan of the toast for nausea, myself.
Things getting better on this end...antibiotics finally kicking in!!!
Hang in there!
I, too, just heard about Kylie Minogue, and now that I "know" two people close to my age who are battling this, I'm freaking out. I know, I know, I still am, though.
And The Curious Incident is a FANTASTIC book. I stayed up really, really late one night to finish it all in one sitting. If you haven't read the book version of The Princess Bride, this might just the best time to do so. William Goldman is the author. Hysterically funny.
Yes, eat loads of ice cream. Chocolate, even! During my last bout with a stomach virus, I couldn't get enough popsicles. I had bought these all-natural, no sugar added ones a few days before the bug hit, and they saved my life! I think they were Edy's brand, if you have those.
(continue to) Feel better!
If you haven't tried one, how about avocado bubble milk? I know it sounds weird. The bubble tea man made me try one, on the promise he would replace it if I didn't like it. It is the only kind I have now. Serious yum! And to prove it, the girls have cravings for it too, although they usually get fresh coconut or strawberry chocolate, and then drink mine as well. Swine children.
I was also thinking of avgo lemono, but then I remembered you don't do eggs anymore. You could just do the lemono part without the avgo though. If you use sushi rice, increase the amount a bit and cook it longer, it should thicken up really nicely. Use real veg stock though. Those cubes make me nervous with the thinly disguised MSG and salt.
An appetite is a terrible thing to "waste", in your case, "waist" in my case.
Eat yummy things happily!
Sharkey-hmmmm...chocolate....I don't feel quite ready for it but I am hoping tomorrow. I have all the ingredients ready. I'll drink one in your honour. PS-I am gonna email you an article I just read. Stay tuned.
mrtl-Hmmmmm peanut butter cups on POUND cake. I am seriously salivating now.
Susie-I'll take anything dipped in chocolate. Grapes sound divine. Green or red ones? I have to say the chips and lemonade don't do me well for nausea but do just fine on a hot summer day.
Merry Widow-toast! LOVE TOAST! Cinnamon toast....Yum! So happy to hear the meds are kicking in and you will be up and blogging again soon. Poor you.
Spoonie-bananananana! Baby food equivalent. Suits any tummy. I have ice-cream and frozen fruit for frosties so I am so there. And, of course, chocolate too. No PB though. Gotta get on that as well as hat photos. Soon.
HDL-I have heard about Natalie Portman shaving her head but saeen no piccies yet. But Kylie Minogue!!?? I just heard. We are the same age. My good friend just saw her in concert 2 weeks ago in London. I really feel for her. I hear it is getting more prevalent - cancer at younger ages. 1 in 3 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Scary~
Misfit-you can never be too careful. I did not fit into any risk groups for cancer. It was just one of those things. The best piece of advice I have got so far is to ALWAYS get every lump biopsied no matter what. It isn't that bad and better safe than sorry. All my lumps showed up negative for cancer until the core biopsy. AND! I will definely get my mom on gettng me some popsicles. Those yummy crushed fruit ones sound delicious. LBo recommends The Princess Bride too so I shall get that ASAP.
LBo-I love you and I love avocado but I will never try one of those teas as they completely gross me out. Sorry. Can't even abide by tapioca. The texture. Ew ew ew! I was thinking about my egg free avgolemino soup lately. On a cool day though as it sticks to my bones. I am using good quality bouillon cubes though. Minimal MSG. You know I'll never get off my ass to make real stock even cancer free. Lazy!
They are right the Princess Bride is an excellent book, just as amuzing as the movie, and for me whenever I feel sick I always watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit, its impossible to watch that movie and not giggle. And for eats I reccomend spinich dip with pumpernickel bread or fresh soft mozerella on french bread with tomatoes and basil yum yum.
Im glad you have a kitty for therapy, they are the best lovers ever when your sick.
Okay, bad suggestion. I should have known. Actually I did know, I just wanted to make you say ew, ew, ew! You are so cute when you're nose wrinkles in disgust.
Damn! Now I'm craving avgo lemono again and I just made and consumed a big pot last week! You know, you can get real vegetable stock at The Stock Market on Granville Island. Oh, come on, you are totally worth it! Don't bother with the Superstore canned organic stuff, it tastes wretched! It must be made with water and essence of "single molecule of celery". Except it doesn't taste that good. So just don't go there! Rant complete. That is all.
Sounds like you're already on to bananas, which always work for me when I'm feeling nauseated. If you can handle the strong taste of ginger there's also a beverage called Extra Ginger Beer by Reed's. It's not alcoholic, but ginger is very good for a queasy stomach.
Keep on feeling and getting better!
Jessica Rabbit-all your suggestions sound delish. I LOVE pumpernickel bread. Spinach dip and cheese. I just wish it would sit better in the tum. I think that is my menu for next week when things settle down. Kitty therapy is enough for now.
LBo-Poor mom poo has been run ragged trying to cater to my cravings. Lentil soup is yummy now too though.
Squirl-I will have to try that ginger beer. Thanks for the tip.
Spoonie-I hope you will still respect me but I actually don't drink. Haven't for years. Booze makes me sick. And stoooopid!
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