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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2012

    Madelyn, I figure I drank nearly a gallon of water the day before (to plump up my veins), the day of, and three days after a tx.  Wanted to excrete that stuff ASAP.  Had this 20-oz cup and filled it at least 6 times during the day.  Onc. nurses kept me supplied with ice chips that I sucked on during infusions.  Good luck with chemo.  Have you heard this one yet?

    Murphy's Law of Chemo SE Management: "If you don't have something on hand, you will need it exactly when you cannot go out and get it." 

    Corollary: "If you buy it in advance, you will end up not needing it at all." 

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn Member Posts: 24
    edited July 2012

    Hey Badger...

    I knew I had to drink but didn't know how much.  Thank you so much for clearing that up.  I start Wednesday 7/11, so I'm grabbing the water right now as I type.  I like the ice chip idea too.  Thanks!  

    I bought all the goodies for SE management:  so I hope I will be okay!!

     Smiles to all! 

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited July 2012

    Bump in honor of kjiberty!

  • moonflwr912
    moonflwr912 Member Posts: 5,938
    edited July 2012

    Madelyn, just a quick note, not everyone gets every one of the SEs, so don't panic. Don't expect the worst, but be aware. Good luck.

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn Member Posts: 24
    edited July 2012

    Thank you Moonflwr912!  My first chemo day was doable.  I know the steroids are helping right now...but I'll just take it one day at a time.  I think I bought out the drug store-- so if a SE comes on, I got it covered!  Badger said the Murphy's Law of Chemo is that if you have it you won't need it...so my fingers are crossed!

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2012

    Madelyn, I've got my fingers crossed for you too!  ((hugs))

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited July 2012

    Madelyn, Good luck to you!  Sending hugs your way and wishing you minimal S/E's.  I am so appreciative for this thread.  Drink, drink, drink!  I had a 32 oz mug and knew I had to fill it up at least 2-3 times a day to get through the water.  I can't tell you how invaluable this thread is.

    PS--I am not 14 days PFC!!!  yeah!  Headed to the RO tomorrow to discuss rads. 

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited July 2012

    Bumping because you are so right kjiberty, this thread is invaluable!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited July 2012

    Nico1012--I totally agree.  Bump!

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn Member Posts: 24
    edited July 2012

    Hey Guys...

    I'm on day 3(AC tx) and so far so good.

    I'm grateful for putting Lidocaine on my port an hour before.--it didn't hurt at all!

    I'm grateful for Kjiberty telling me to drink, and drink.

    I'm grateful for feeling okay...and for all of you....let's keep this thread going!  Amen! 

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2012

    hear hear ladies!  Bumping for emilybrooke..

  • emilybrooke
    emilybrooke Member Posts: 5
    edited July 2012

    Thank you Badger!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited July 2012

    Here ya go, Emilybrooke!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited July 2012

    BUMPITY BUMP BUMP!!!!!

    BUMPING FOR THE NEWBIESWink!!!!

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited July 2012

    Bumping again for the newbies.

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited July 2012
    BUMP FOR NEWBIESCool
  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited July 2012
    bump for newbiesCool
  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited July 2012

    LOVE all these bumps!

  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 607
    edited July 2012

    bummmpppppp

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited July 2012

    bippity boppity bump!

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2012

    bump!

  • Madelyn
    Madelyn Member Posts: 24
    edited July 2012

    Just a bumping newbie wanting to thank all the veterans for all their love and encouragement--I have 2 AC treatments under my belt now and I feel good!  Thanks for all the tips!

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited July 2012

    bump again

  • jjames76
    jjames76 Member Posts: 4
    edited July 2012

    bump

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    bump

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012

    August bump

  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    bump

  • Nico1012
    Nico1012 Member Posts: 1,152
    edited August 2012

    LOVE my "bump" girls!

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited August 2012
    back at'cha, Nico!  Kiss  bump!
  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 687
    edited August 2012

    Bumping for badger and Nico.

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