I'm still struggling

I started the medication (Reglan) that the doctor prescribed, but it isn't making any improvement. I spoke to the office today to try to get an appointment with him this week, but he has no slot available. I spoke with the nurse, who is going to speak with him this afternoon about my problems. In the meantime, apparently I can take Ativan, which has worked for me in the past. No one told me I could take it or I would have prior to this. I'll try that tonight and tomorrow and see what happens. Keep your fingers crossed.

During this period of stomach aches and nausea, I've lost about three pounds. Nothing to worry about yet, but Ed is getting more concerned because I'm having such a difficult time getting things down. We're back to bland foods again, but even most of those don't have much appeal. I have enjoyed my reintroduction to saltine crackers, though. Despite having shrunk in size by at least one-third, they are delicious. I can't believe I've gone years without eating them. We're now eating plain pasta, grilled cheese sandwiches (okay, not exactly on the bland list but still good), applesauce, toast, the aforementioned saltines, graham crackers, chicken, turkey, pancakes, and tea. Still no wine and even if I could enjoy it, both Reglan and Ativan cannot be mixed with alcohol. Someone tell me why I bought so much wine in December if I can't enjoy it???

On a more positive note, all my scans scheduled for later this month have been approved by the insurance company. I'm currently scheduled to have an x-ray of my ankle and an MRI of my brain performed on the 26th, followed by my appointment with Dr. Healey (which has been rescheduled twice). On the 27th, I have my CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and on the 28th I see Dr. Yamada to discuss the results of the radiation. On February 3, I see Dr. K. to discuss the results of my CT scans. This is all preceeded by my Doxil treatment on the 15th and Zometa infusion on the 16th. It's a busy month!