Good evening everyone:
Thought I would write a little update before I pass out into la-la land with the odd wake up of aches and pains here and there. As you know, I went through chemo treatment #5 last Wednesday, on Chinese New Year’s Eve. So happy to welcome the Year of the Rabbit! Even better news is that I only have ONE more treatment to go!! It has been a long haul and each treatment does get tougher to handle and bounce back – but I’m getting there again. This is a very good reason to have great sheets – you spend a lot of time in bed. Getting a lot of beauty sleep these days!
I must be feeling better – as I painted my nails tonight. Fire engire red for good luck in the new year. I was getting tired of looking at the black spots caused by the taxotere drug. Look good, feel better!
And, at the urging of some, I did manage a break through and purchased a ‘blond-ish’ wig! Be prepared, as I will wear it out without notice or warning! It’s not too bad – – and I did get the approval of my wonderful fashion designers – – Chris and Jim. Who wouldn’t dare steer me wrong?! Actually, my Mom thinks it makes me look pretty cool. (Now seriously, who just read this and didn’t wonder what or who I’d look like?!)
Last treatment is set for Feb 23rd. Have to say I’m still lucky even though I feel like my legs don’t belong to me. New best-friends: my heating pad and steam saunas. Had to give up the Hagen Daas. Zantac works much better without the calories. Still can’t do the ‘light’ ice-cream. Defeats the purpose. Ha.
One last thing: if you ever find that your taste buds are ‘off’, don’t drink milk or good red wine. Only pure spirits such as Vodka and Single Malts can give the metallic chemo a run for its money!
Take care. Continued thanks for all your thoughts, prayers and positive thoughts. I couldn’t keep up without them.
Love and hugs, Winnie