I’ve now completed the first cycle with this new chemo. I’m very fatigued and have some nausea off and on, which Compazine takes care of. I also have a funny taste in my mouth most of the time. So far, those are the main side effects. I’m taking 80% of the full dose I’m allowed and after talking to the Dr. today, we are going to leave it at that. This next week I have off of chemo and then the following week I’ll start up again. We’ll scan again after 3 or 4 cycles to see how this medicine is working.
My pain is under control with the Fentanyl patches and Oxy, but since I am on the high end of what I can take with both of those drugs, it looks like I need to go ahead with the pain pump. The surgery is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday the 18th, checking in at 11 am. While I’m nervous about the size of the device itself, I can’t find much online about people complaining about it once it’s in. So I guess I’ve decided yes about it after praying and talking to the doctors and Tom.
During the Dr. appointment today, we also talked a little about my DNR (Do No Resuscitate) plan. Tom and I have talked about it before….no CPR, no ventilator….etc. The Dr. agreed and said at this point my body can’t handle those things as it’s too weak. He was very kind and gentle with his words, which Tom and I were thankful for. We are pretty blunt when we talk about these things together, but I’m sure not everyone else is.
Tom’s mom is up here for a week to visit us. It’s so nice to see her and spend time with her. 🙂 We don’t have any plans, just spending time together. She wants to cook for us and is helping with laundry which we really appreciate!
Thank you for the update. Been thinking and praying for you as you discussed the pain pump with Tom and the doctors.
After all these years I still don’t understand why this is your story. I try to take comfort in the fact that our loving God has the answer. Thank you for sharing the hard things. I love you. I miss you. Enjoy your time with Sue.
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I’m grateful that your pain is managed and that the side effects are tolerable. Enjoy your visit with your mom in law. <3
Happy for you to have Tom’s mom to visit with and to be a helper. Praying for your comfort and for your body to heal.
Peace be with you as you deal with these difficult things.
You are always in my prayers and thoughts Jennifer I love and admire you.so glad you have Sue to visit and helping out.
I have had this talk with doctors about my sister, my wife, and my mother. I sure agree with you. You have put it way better than we did. I do continue to pray for you. The love of Jesus is greater than any of us can imagine here on earth.
I will be praying on the 18th for a smooth procedure to place the pump. You are in my thoughts so often. I ask Jesus to meet you right where you are each day, to provide what you need each step of this journey because He knows you so well and loves you beyond what any one here on earth is even capable of. So I trust him, as I know you do. It doesn’t mean it’s easy,but we know that He is good.
Such a devoted mother and wife are you to fight this fight with His grace and strength. You are blazing a trail for others to gain comfort from.
Are there greeting cards for mothers fighting cancer? If not, then you would be the inspiration for them all. Your great love for your girls keeps you going and fighting! May our great Lord and Savior bless you with a safe surgery and many days ahead to enjoy your family.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers!❤️
Thank you Marilee!
Jennifer I Love you so much
I held your mothers hand and sat beside her during many chemo treatments
Oops I just spilled tears on the screen
Please feel my hand in yours
You are an AMAZING GODLY WOMAN and God is inside you working his precious Love
Prayers cover you every minute
Love you Aunt Sharon!
I’m so glad that you are getting the pain pump…but so sorry that it’s needed. Praying that this will bring more significant pain relief as well as giving you greater control. Continuing to keep you, Tom and the girls in my prayers.
Thank you Nancy!