By dinner time today I'll be done with week 2, one third of the way through...
Had a few days of nausea this week, only mild but most of the time and it put me off my food, so I had to force myself to eat. Eating actually made it better, so it was worth it.
Chemo day was relatively pleasant - I think the constant hydration and the anti-sickness drugs made me feel better than I had all week. I got some tablets to calm my stomach, and they told me to take the mild anti-sickness meds all week if I felt the need (they could let me take the stronger ones too, but the side-effects aren't attractive so I am declining for now). I felt well enough to have a mild curry last night, and found it moderately enjoyable (though it did taste a bit odd).
I managed to get a bit of sleep, though I was awake at 5am. I managed to stay in bed dozing and then got up at 6am with Daniel. Sat working, webbing and listening to the radio since then, as I don't really fancy lounging on the sofa. Sadly today my throat is a little sore for the first time so I guess that's started. Two weeks without any real pain is a good run, and it isn't so bad that eating it too hard yet. Will see what the next few days hold.
I've gotten to know a few of the other guys (it seems to be mostly men) who are on similar treatment programs at the hospital. One of them is a week ahead of me, so is a handy guide of what might be coming - he is using the PEG to feed already, and finding it OK. I'll see how quickly eating gets unbearable, but will try to hold out for another week or two (though I'm realistic and know I might have to revise that plan).
The challenge that is lunch next, for which I might just take the easy option of scrambled eggs :)
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