Pretty uneventful so far, got in around 8:30 to sign in, pay our copay and wait to get started. I'm getting an arm IV vs. the port, so have to get that "installed" each day--not bad at all, by this point they don't even warn you about needles anymore, it has become standard practice.
So...paid and wating by 9ish.
Bloodwork at 9:15.
Cleared by doc for chemo by 9:30.
IV inserted about 9:45.
Got comfy & waited for nurse & med instructions...
Talked with nurse, reviewed routine and all drugs/drips.
Plugged into saline for 2 hrs at about 10:30.
Started pre-meds for 1 hr (3 different bags of goodies) at 12:20ish.
Started chemo at 1:20 ish. And so the slaughter begins.
I've got a comfortable chair, and Melissa is with me. TVs here and lots of other folks. Pretty surprising how many people are here...have to be 20 or so. A few distractions are readily available with the TV/DVD/VCR combo, a library and my iPod.
Been on a saline drip for 2 hrs to hydrate, on my premeds now for nausea and the diuretic to keep the flow going for my kidneys. Nothing to worry about so far beyond the trips to the bathroom with all these damned tubes...six bags in total, and what looks like a cell phone from 1978 controlling the show. Carting this thing in & out of a bathroom is crazy...
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Geoff, Hang in there!!! It won't be easy but you go a whole lot of folks praying for you. God KNOWS where you are and will be taking care of you!!!
Eric
Geoff - Thanks for setting up this blog. Makes it easy for us to keep up with you! You and Melissa are in my prayers.
... Shari
Geoff . . . what a strong faith you and Melissa have. Great role models. When you come out of this on the otherside into the sunshine, HIS plan will become more clear. HE is definitely preparing you for some of HIS important work. Uncle Dick
You are in my prayers, Geoff. Thanks for creating this blog so that we can keep up with how you are doing. Psalm 23, look it up :)
Geoff,
I must add to the prayers, I also have a great faith in you and the strength that Melissa brings to the partnership. I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers all day long. I will try to call tonight.
Dad
Geoff, Thanks for this blog my son. I have loved you even before the first fluttering kick you gave me in my tummy. I will love you forever; Melissa too! God's love is pouring down on both of you through the prayers being said by thousands of people, including me.
I KNOW that you WILL conquer cancer my son. Mom
Hey Geoffy - my 'analytical' side marvels at the detail you have put into your blog, but my god-motherly side is blown away in admiration for your courage in setting your experiences down for us to share -
If only our love could wish this away ....
We pray that God will continue to keep you and Melissa in His loving care - Aunty Tessa
Sound like you are tired but you still have your sense of humor. Take care and have a great weekend. Get some rest.
Eric
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