So I just found out I have cancer..

[RobertK]

Today was not so fun.

I find that my stomach picks and chooses the days it wants food. Right now Saltines are about the only thing that hits the spot.

I know I need to but I couldn't even fathom putting down a nutrition shake. The only 2 things that sound good to me right now are soup and crackers.

[mtechnik]

Good to hear that your appetite is slowly gettin back on track.

[RobertK]

I'm pretty sure TN doesn't have legalized weed for medicinal purposes. Regardless, I work as a subcontractor to the govt' so they won't accept it either way.

[2Big4a3Series]

My doctor off the record, said if I can find it, smoke pot.

It might even be worth taking a trip out to CA where it is legalized for medicinal purposes. The shops that sell it have several varieties and have a better idea of what's in it compared to what you can find on the street. Getting it back home on a 2000 mile trip, on the other hand, might not be as easy of a task.

[Vedubin01]

I'm finally starting to feel normal and getting back to eating normally again.

I still have a little trouble with nausea after meals but no problems upchucking.

Energy comes and goes in spurts.

Hey if it gets bad with the nausea ask for Zofren. I know its spelled wrong but it sounds like that and works in seconds. Hang in there man. Just keep a positive attitude and it makes it easier.


My doctor off the record, said if I can find it, smoke pot. It will give you an apatite. It does work. There are pills that they can prescribe that is made from POT that will give you the munchies. Ask them about it if it gets bad...

[e30serg]

Shit man-I hope it all goes well. We're all pulling for you!

[RobertK]

I'm finally starting to feel normal and getting back to eating normally again.

I still have a little trouble with nausea after meals but no problems upchucking.

Energy comes and goes in spurts.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Happy July First everyone...

Just another supportive heyhey to ya Robert.

[delatlanta1281]

Best of luck RK. We are all pushing for you.

[mtechnik]

How's it going today Robert? :)

[RobertK]

I think you might be right about the fasting.. Not only was the first 2 days before pretty rough but the hours after were hell.

I think next time I will probably eat a small soft breakfast and some Malox to calm the extra stomach acid.

[Scotaku]

Man oh man, Robert. I am so sorry. What blows most is I'm getting a month off from my chemo and will switch to a pill in a few weeks to polish off the last two rounds. I wish you weren't going through this.

Give your oncologist a call and tell him/her what's up. Be detailed. You may need your cocktail tailored to you a little or possibly get some preventative medicines to help get through the aftereffects. Discuss the fasting thing too and make sure it is the right thing or not. I'm leaning toward not because I know I had several episodes early on where eating lightly distinctly helped (ie: avoid fried stuff and biiiig meals).

I had to start taking a vitamin too because I could not have fresh fruits and vegetables for the strong possibility of clogging up my altered plumbing. It sucked hard. Who am I kidding... it's still sucking pretty hard these days but I can eat whatever I want again. ;) I'm getting better though still avoiding the fried stuff and sodas. It is the cost of living a healthy, full life.

Chat with your techs when you do bloodwork; the tests are kinda interesting and you get a sensation of knowing what they're watching for and why (protein counts, white cells, iron, etc). And if the IV is burning, tell 'em so they can adjust the rate. You may be there a little longer, but it won't be hurting.

[RobertK]

Are you taking any vitamins or anything? Did you take any when you were fasting?

No, the idea behind the water fast is that your healthy cells are not to receive any nutrition to ensure they stay in their shielded state.

As of Saturday I have been downing some expensive health products that are meant to help recover my immune system. My T-Cell count was already low before my 1st chemo round so I really need those to come back into a normal range.

[PiercedE30]

Are you taking any vitamins or anything? Did you take any when you were fasting?

[mtechnik]

I guess these are after-effects