tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552492154103785651.post8703107589171957916..comments2023-10-09T02:57:10.490-07:00Comments on Pink &Plaid Warrior: Chemo tips...Tonya Graham Jamoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861314802113910657noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552492154103785651.post-12671479151317682752010-08-15T19:13:05.207-07:002010-08-15T19:13:05.207-07:00Hi Tonya,
I don't agree with the junk food ...Hi Tonya,<br /><br /> I don't agree with the junk food either. But here are a couple of things I noticed with Chemo:<br /> 1. Your tastebuds go away. So, things don't taste the same or for that matter, they don't taste at all! <br /> 2. You want foods that are bland and easy on your stomach, but won't give you the "runs". The raw fruits & vegies might cause that, and maybe that's why she mentioned it. Most important - Don't hesitate to use imodium if needed. I found that out the hard way . . . <br /> 3.Your face will feel flush for a few days after each chemo. It goes away.<br /> 4. The Chemo doesn't hurt, nor should you feel anything happening when the IV is in. BUT, if you do, let the nurse know right away. I had an alleric reaction on my 3rd dose. (Light-headedness and heavy breathing) They came over and gave me a shot of Benydral and I was fine, but it scared me.<br /> 5. I'm sure she mentioned to pack a lunch, snacks & waters. I also ate breakfast, as I didn't like the idea of the meds on an empty stomach.<br /> 6. Plan to be there all morning. Then when you leave, you'll be wondering when does it hit? You should be able to pick up the kids and feel like normal. The symptoms won't start until the next day or so. Strange huh.<br /> <br />FYI- I never had mouth sores, I never had nail problems and I never had major vomiting and I don't think you will either. I felt a little sick after the 1st round, but that was it.<br /><br />You're so healthy right now, that you're going to be alright. I still continue to think about you daily. I teared up last night on my way to Let's Tent, thinking about your next 5 months. <br /><br />You are amazing though. I'll be praying for peace in your house.<br /><br />Hopefully we'll see you on Wednesday at Fro-yo-Love for Beach Encampment paperwork "stuff".<br /><br />NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552492154103785651.post-6480669282441627362010-08-15T18:09:03.578-07:002010-08-15T18:09:03.578-07:00I think you are 100% right about the food thing......I think you are 100% right about the food thing... I bet there will be something healthy that you will want to eat even if you're feeling not so great. I am guessing that when you feel wiped from chemo that "comfort food" is what people find easier to eat... if you have healthy comfort foods that will help a lot. That said, if your body is really telling you the only thing it can keep down is a burrito, I'm sure you'll trust it. :-)KJnoreply@blogger.com