A better day

Yesterday we were called in to chemo at 10:55 -- only 2-1/2 hours after my blood was drawn. A significant difference from last week and a much more pleasant experience. I slept for part of the infusion time, as I have not been feeling well this week. My stomach has been very upset and I've had the dry heaves almost every day. I'm trying to get food in, but it's tough going.

I saw Dr. K yesterday and she admonished me for losing another two pounds over the past two weeks. She instructed me to nibble all day on whatever I can get in my mouth -- cheese and crackers, ice cream, cookies, etc. -- plus to drink Ensure or Boost. I actually have a bottle of Ensure at home in the fridge that I keep forgetting to try. Guess I should do that tonight. In the meantime, she, like the nutritionist, said to eat small meals throughout the day. I have been trying to do that the past two days. Today I'm making better progress, but my stomach is really not interested in anything I'm putting in it. As Lydia G. told me (and Ed has been telling me for weeks), I really just have to tough it out and make myself eat whether it tastes good or not. That's not easy to do, but just by looking in the mirror I can tell I have to do something and do it quickly.

I have my brain MRI tomorrow morning, which I'm not looking forward to. I have my Ativan to calm me down, so I will take that about an hour before the scan starts. I then see the radiation oncologist for my follow up and after that I'll head downstairs to see the nutritionist again. I don't think she's going to be too pleased with me.

I'll report back after my appointments.