I figured I'd put up a quick update now that "Round 1, Part B" is done. This treatment was more about mental stamina than physical stamina. I really didn't "feel" anything from the chemo, but I could tell by the color of the methotrexate and my urine it was there. The second medication, Cytarabine, I didn't even know it was there except for being woken at 0-God-it's-EARLY to hang it!
The biggest hurdle to getting out this time was the methotrexate level. They want it down pretty low before they spring you, but the nurses say it can be funny at the low levels. I went from 5 to 0.2 Saturday to 0.17 Sunday. Dr. Ferber was the "on-duty" doctor I guess, as he was there Saturday and Sunday. This made me feel a little better as he knows my history and could see me firsthand. He said the number wasn't ideal, but he felt I would be better off at home than sitting around the hospital. THANK YOU!!!! If you saw my FB post, he said it is important I eat and drink while at home. I told him I'd eat and drink BETTER at home than I EVER would in the hospital! The food isn't bad, but you get A cheeseburger... I tried to finagle swapping my sides for a hotdog... NOPE. Lisa had a wonderful baked ziti waiting to go in the oven when we got home, 2 & 1/2 pieces later - YUMMO!!
So now I have to keep up on the meds to rid the methotrexate and keep my pH level where it needs to be and stay away from sickies, but I am HOME!!!
Thank you to all who called, texted came to visit or just had me in your thoughts and prayers. I really do appreciate everything and all of you!!!
Be Safe, Be Prepared and God Bless!!
The biggest hurdle to getting out this time was the methotrexate level. They want it down pretty low before they spring you, but the nurses say it can be funny at the low levels. I went from 5 to 0.2 Saturday to 0.17 Sunday. Dr. Ferber was the "on-duty" doctor I guess, as he was there Saturday and Sunday. This made me feel a little better as he knows my history and could see me firsthand. He said the number wasn't ideal, but he felt I would be better off at home than sitting around the hospital. THANK YOU!!!! If you saw my FB post, he said it is important I eat and drink while at home. I told him I'd eat and drink BETTER at home than I EVER would in the hospital! The food isn't bad, but you get A cheeseburger... I tried to finagle swapping my sides for a hotdog... NOPE. Lisa had a wonderful baked ziti waiting to go in the oven when we got home, 2 & 1/2 pieces later - YUMMO!!
So now I have to keep up on the meds to rid the methotrexate and keep my pH level where it needs to be and stay away from sickies, but I am HOME!!!
Thank you to all who called, texted came to visit or just had me in your thoughts and prayers. I really do appreciate everything and all of you!!!
Be Safe, Be Prepared and God Bless!!