June 28th - 12th and Final Chemo

Sorry for my delay in blogging. I had my final chemo on Monday and I wanted to wait a bit to post. I didn't want my post about my last chemo to sound whiny, so I wanted to wait a few days for my overall whininess to dissipate. Also, the neuropathy in my fingers makes typing not so fun.

The last one was very difficult. On Tuesday and Wednesday, I couldn't get out of bed or walk for that matter. I refused to let my husband leave my side because I really thought I was dying. That's how bad it was. I was also having difficulty swallowing, so on Wednesday, I went back to the doctor's for more IV fluids. I wasn't happy because my doctor was on vacation and I was sure when my doctor's colleague saw me, he was going to admit me to the hospital cause I was in such rough shape. But all he said was, "Just be thankful this was your last one, your body wouldn't take anymore of this." He also explained that the difficulty swallowing, moving my neck and walking was all attributed to really bad neuropathy, and would pass. By Wednesday night, things had improved and I was able to get out of bed on my own, and walk, although my husband said I was "leaning to the left". I just kept thinking of a car with a bad alignment when he said that : )

And now this weekend I am doing much better. Neuropathy is still in my hands and feet, but much better than it was. Also still a little fatigued and a bit nauseous, but each day is an improvement over the last and I know now that it is only a matter of time until I am back to my "old self".

So here I am. I made it. And it really sucked. I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy.