Chemo #2 FAC

Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  I got home from my treatment around 1:00 and am feeling fine.  I took a long nap.   I just got up, and so far no nausea!  Last time the nausea started about 2 hours after I got home, maybe I am in the clear.

Dr. Popatia changed the nausea meds and so I hope it continues to work.

I did have to make a unexpected stop at the opthamologist a week ago.  I had been noticing that my vision seemed to be worsening.  I hadn't been able to wear my contacts for more than a few hours.  Dr. Dehr said I had extremely dry eyes (another crappy side effect).  He put me on vitamins (omega 3's, fish oil, etc) and Restasis eye drops.  Dr. Dehr said it would take a few weeks before I saw any noticeable improvement.  My vision is at its best in the morning, my eyes are hydrated from having them closed all night.  My vision is at its worst in the evening, most of the time I can't read the computer screen.  Dr. Popatia said that my loss of eye lashes is contributing to my blurry vision, because there isn't anything keeping the dust and stuff out of my eyes.

So, I keep cruising along!  My next treatment is scheduled for March 20th.  That is during spring break.  I'm glad it worked out that way because my nephew is getting married in Dallas that first weekend of spring break, and I would not want to miss that!  Send your congrats to Eric and Laurel!

My relay for life team, Terrie's Top Guns, is working hard to raise money for the American Cancer Society!  I'm so proud to be a part of this.  I feel like my team is making a difference and hopefully getting us closer to a cure!

Thanks to all of you for your support, encouragement, meals, child care!  EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU ARE MY TOP GUNS!  I thank God every day that all of you are in my life!

love,

Terrie