Chemo #1

I'm happy to say that my lingering back pain was the worst part of the chemo yesterday. The process was tedious, almost 5 hours, but I did not feel too sick. I did have some slight wooziness, a headache, and a little nausea after I left, but none of it was too bad.
I did throw up once about an hour after I left. . . I was at REI and gratefully was only steps from the bathroom so it wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. Not a fun experience, but certainly not the worst it could be. I had a nice walk on the coastal trail yesterday with Mike and then was in bed, asleep by 10. Up at 5:30 this morning and feeling really good. Woo Hoo! See, all the positive energy flowing out for me IS making a difference (or maybe its the steroids they give prior to the chemo?). Thanks all! This was my first of 8 doses, and as Mike reminded me yesterday. . . 1 down, 7 to go. Last dose will be November 22nd. Its a beautiful, sunny day, so I'm off to enjoy it outside somewhere. Enjoy your day. . .