Day 1, as they call it. Day 6 of 100 day process

 Howdy. 

Today has been a bigger challenge. I am shaky and my mouth is so parched to the point that most foods feel like they turn to sand. I've taken some nausea meds - trying to not let it get bad to the point it is hard to deal with it. I have a weird rash on my hands and feet. They drew lines around the foot rash to evaluate if it is spreading. I just really don't feel good, but it could be a lot worse. 

The MD didn't get back to me this morning as to when I start the new (3rd) chemo drug. I can't believe it's already 6pm. I've napped between being taken out for walks by Melvin, the mobility specialist. Food is getting tricky but I had 1/2 of one of Candy's yummy muffins and a banana for breakfast. Egg salad sandwich with BBQ chips for lunch and it really was pretty good. 

Berries and walnuts are plan for a munchie. I'm on so many fluids that I feel sloshy inside but my mouth is a whole different thing. I'm hoping the fruit is good and the walnuts for protein. 

I have a salad already for dinner and have no idea what will sound good with it. The grilled mahi tacos were good last night. I need more protein and I can't stand the ones they have packaged here. 

I found a conversation encouraging as I asked the NP if there have been significant improvements in this process in the past 8 years. She emphatically said yes. The drugs and how they use them. The extent of our isolation. Eating restrictions used to be much more strict. Etc... It made me feel again that I am grateful I didn't do this sooner as the doctors all wanted me to. 

Not sure what we will do for dinner. Candy sent homemade yummy soups but we can't get them heated up because we brought it into our room. We didn't know about this policy. We will keep them frozen and use it when we move into the apartments across the street in a few weeks. 


Oh goodie. I've missed the rashes! Not! 
Not too itchy or hot. Don't know the cause. 

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My door from yesterday.

The staff is very nice here. You can tell they have good management.

Everyone who comes in can't believe how we've moved in. 
We take these organizers on cruises so I brought them. 
It's our snack stash - I think we overdid it!

Did you notice my pretty cards my Pal Susie makes for me? 


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