The two days after my release from the hospital stay were pretty tough. I couldn't keep anything down, and ended up losing 5 lbs by the beginning of the next week. The weekend got better, as I learned that I could tolerate smaller amounts of food at a time better.
I also think the feeding tube installation was quite a bit of stress, too. Like someone shot me in the stomach! Now that the tube has healed, I have a lot less pain, and that is much less upsetting for my tummy. By Tuesday, my weight actually increased a couple of pounds!
Wednesday was another dose of Cysplatin, my chemotherapy cocktail administered by Dr Rosenblum at his office. I was really afraid that I would be sick again like the previous week, but I had no problem this time. It seems he adds something to the mix that, as he put it, gives you enough energy to go home and clean out a closet! I was up just about all night, somehow energized and feeling great - quite a change from the previous week (also why I now believe the tube had more to do with my illness than the chemo).
This morning (monday), my throat is starting to get quite sore, and I anticipate that I will not be able to talk or swallow soon, so this blog will likely be the only way check on my progress. I really appreciate the calls, but soon I will not be able to answer...
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