tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post616004040402077661..comments2024-03-27T20:58:07.461-05:00Comments on SoulComfort's Corner: October 4, 2021 Monday--6:15amRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-53888732502951229802021-10-07T11:02:30.609-05:002021-10-07T11:02:30.609-05:00God Bless you Rita. And thank you for your honest...God Bless you Rita. And thank you for your honest sharing. I have family and friends who have had chemo but I never knew what they were really going through. Even my little dog had chemo. Bless her, she never showed me a sad face. I do hope that you are feeling much better now. God be with you my friend, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-49238751784141228632021-10-05T21:11:28.567-05:002021-10-05T21:11:28.567-05:00Oh no, my Rita Pita Pan. You know I empathize. I a...Oh no, my Rita Pita Pan. You know I empathize. I appreciate all the information about the chemo. People talk about it sometimes but you're the first person I know who's described the process in detail. The shingles vaccine used to be one shot. Then Shingrix was developed with its two shots and it's much more effective. When I had the first shingles dose, I got kind of sick, but I realized later that I much have been coming down with something when I got it, because when I got the second dose, I didn't have any side effects. I didn't have side effects from the flu shot either, other than my arm being a tiny bit sore later that day. I know, though, that you have stronger reactions sometimes, so I hope nothing develops from Shingrix or the flu shot. <br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-87795724382418420842021-10-05T20:15:00.275-05:002021-10-05T20:15:00.275-05:00Oh, Rita. These sounds like one of the worst and c...Oh, Rita. These sounds like one of the worst and challenging weeks of your life. Between the eye ulcers (which sound painful) and the effects from chemo, it was certainly unpleasant...to say the least...for you. I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing the dizziness, loss of appetite, and digestive challenges. Hang in there! I hope each day you feel less sick to your stomach and your strength and more stamina returns. <br /><br />Do you have wet wipes in your chemo bag? They may come in handy if you need to do any clean up in the future. I always carry a spare set of clothes with me too. You never know what can happen when you're away from home. I learned to do that after an unfortunate experience decades ago. It was pretty embarrassing and I wish I would have had spare clothes with me. <br /><br />I hope this upcoming week goes better for you, Rita. I'll be thinking about you this week and will be hoping for the best! Harvest Moon by Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026575111937500816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-17096090519515173482021-10-05T16:20:20.663-05:002021-10-05T16:20:20.663-05:00This may have been one of your worst weeks ever, b...This may have been one of your worst weeks ever, but at least you are writing it all down so we can share it with you. I truly hope things get better soon, because the brain fog seems to consume you. Here's to a much better week ahead, dear friend.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-86513674600180093532021-10-05T10:02:26.316-05:002021-10-05T10:02:26.316-05:00You have been through the wars this week :( I can&...You have been through the wars this week :( I can't tell you how sorry I am there've been so many complications to it all. That you can still notice the little blessings is a joy to hear. I trust this is the worst of it and that it'll be not so difficult going forward {{{hugs}}}Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-34174958298905736832021-10-05T09:40:59.511-05:002021-10-05T09:40:59.511-05:00What a rough start to your chemo journey. For nau...What a rough start to your chemo journey. For nausea remember that ginger helps. I don't like ginger ale so don't know if that does but ginger tea and even ginger snaps and candied ginger to nibble on etc. The bathroom problem hit faster than I would have expected and must have been embarrassing. At least yu know how everything works now and what you can expect though it might be different every time. Does food have a metallic taste to it? That might have just been from the Type I took. Glad Leah's chicken broth tasted good - healthy for you too. Hang in there, gal. We are all pulling for you. Joyce Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293337508638751474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-3998650140272138162021-10-05T07:14:54.661-05:002021-10-05T07:14:54.661-05:00What a day! What a week! I should feel badly at ov...What a day! What a week! I should feel badly at overreacting over some hearing aid problems yesterday. I got quite petulant and grumpy. Ah well. Maybe it will go better this week for you.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-22136003530086681812021-10-05T06:19:30.908-05:002021-10-05T06:19:30.908-05:00What a rough time of it you have had. Really sorry...What a rough time of it you have had. Really sorry to hear how difficult the first round of chemo has been...and then to have a couple of vaccinations and another eye appointment on the same day was probably more than your body was able to handle--as it unkindly let you know. Well, you made it through--Annie showing all signs of sympathy/empathy--unfortunately, a little too sympathetic, yes? Surely hope you are able to regain a bit more strength this week. Do stay hydrated as best you can. Thank goodness for Leah. She really is your guardian angel. Hope that this week's treatment has many fewer side effects. Perhaps you could ask the nurse/doctor about taking an Imodium prophylactic if diarrhea is going to be a side effect of the chemo. At any rate, do rest up (between alarms) and know that others are thinking of you and sending healing thoughts your way. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-70730424943763011972021-10-05T06:15:03.967-05:002021-10-05T06:15:03.967-05:00Rita... what can i say... OMG! I literally pooped ...Rita... what can i say... OMG! I literally pooped my pants in public one time... Mortifying let me tell you... I was at the movie theater and had one of those huge pickles... Well apparently it didn't sit with me well and not 10 minutes later i was running for the bathroom... didn't quite make it and had to discreetly walk out of the theater , sit in my car and drive the 10 miles home while sitting in it... uuuuughhh.... what a mess... So glad Leah is there for you.. Thinking of you every single day my friend. Hugs! debjinxxxygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349344319328467284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-73694023740592544792021-10-05T05:33:23.410-05:002021-10-05T05:33:23.410-05:00Not a week anyone would ever want to have. Stay st...Not a week anyone would ever want to have. Stay strong if you can. It must be difficult.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-83667176276482999652021-10-04T21:17:45.300-05:002021-10-04T21:17:45.300-05:00Wow, Rita. You have had quite the week, and still...Wow, Rita. You have had quite the week, and still you are talking about the good things that happened. You are my hero for your positive attitude. I hope that your eyes recover. I have ulcers in my bladder for years. Before that I had no idea you could get ulcers anywhere but the stomach. Crazy. Leah is such a blessing to you. Prayers for you and your family. I will write or email this week. :-) Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-49227985068394029192021-10-04T19:39:36.954-05:002021-10-04T19:39:36.954-05:00Wow, Rita. That's a week, to be sure -- for yo...Wow, Rita. That's a week, to be sure -- for you, Leah AND Annie. All I can say is just hang in there. After your awful experience today, it's difficult to imagine anything more embarrassing, at least! You can do this. You WILL do this.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-32106228545065719362021-10-04T16:00:47.883-05:002021-10-04T16:00:47.883-05:00My God, you have been through absolute hell - I go...My God, you have been through absolute hell - I got very upset just reading about it. Despite your misery, I think it's good to document all that you're going through. I admire your courage.<br /><br />I've never heard of eye ulcers and am surprised that so many people have them.<br />Several years ago I had surgery on both my eyes for severely torn retinas and almost went blind. My eyes have never been quite the same.<br />Anyway, take care and keep us updated.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-23020955414785461392021-10-04T15:57:44.050-05:002021-10-04T15:57:44.050-05:00I am back! I am not so sure that fasting is the w...I am back! I am not so sure that fasting is the way to get through Chemo...you may need that energy to feel half decent. I would venture to guess that you had the diarrhea because of the stress of the chemo. It will probably never happen again...I hope! Just in case put some paper towels in your bag to help with clean up. It is good that you got your eye checked! I hope you are getting the rest you need. Poor Annie sounds like she was sick for you! :( Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-92138627356356824362021-10-04T15:15:38.258-05:002021-10-04T15:15:38.258-05:00I hope things improve for you and as I have said b...I hope things improve for you and as I have said before Leah is a godsend Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-42879726100422901062021-10-04T14:17:20.430-05:002021-10-04T14:17:20.430-05:00Oh my goodness, what an experience. More later
Oh my goodness, what an experience. More later<br />Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-55544490995900634872021-10-04T13:38:09.538-05:002021-10-04T13:38:09.538-05:00Well, that was quite a week, and most of it not in...Well, that was quite a week, and most of it not in a good way, Rita. I also was unfamiliar with eye ulcers and after looking online and now know more than before am glad to read that your eyes were feeling better. You certainly are getting inundated with new medical issues and your ability to keep us all updated (yes, in every little detail) truly amazes me weekly. I am sure there are some that can relate to one or two things in your posts, like that bathroom emergency. Hopefully, the chemo sessions will go easier in the future, my friend. And I hope you get in more of those R&R days that will be more restful. Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-59296115957681069722021-10-04T13:34:22.348-05:002021-10-04T13:34:22.348-05:00Oh Rita, I'm so sorry. That was a miserable st...Oh Rita, I'm so sorry. That was a miserable start to your chemo. Since you've never had it before, plus this was the stronger one we can hope the other sessions will not be this bad. Chemo is not easy so rest as much as you can and try different things to eat that won't bother your stomach too much. Maybe even try something like Gatorade or Pedialyte so you don't get dehydrated. It is important you do what you can to keep up your strength during this time. I'm grateful for you that you have family there to help you out. <br /><br />Maybe you could start a countdown to the end of chemo to give you something to look forward to. Even something simple like clothespins on a cord and you remove one clothespin for each session done. You could even decorate the clothespins if you felt like it. If you don't know for sure how many chemo sessions you will have then maybe the doctor can give you an estimate to go on. I know this may sound silly but I think it helps to be able to physically see something you look forward to getting closer. Kind of like when you are a kid doing a countdown to Christmas! <br /><br />Please rest and know that you have many friends that care about you! You are in my prayers and positive thoughts.<br /><br />BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-37354325411230384142021-10-04T13:31:29.884-05:002021-10-04T13:31:29.884-05:00Oh, Rita, it sounds simply awful. I do hope you do...Oh, Rita, it sounds simply awful. I do hope you don't have another one of those bathroom traumas any time soon. Annie must be karmically connected to you. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-30517649341035802892021-10-04T12:23:08.581-05:002021-10-04T12:23:08.581-05:00It looks like Blogger was even kinder to me today-...It looks like Blogger was even kinder to me today--LOL! Still no spell check, though.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com