I lost Five Pounds Today

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009

I lost 5 pounds today

I am very concerned about day 3 after my 3rd round of chemo. This morning around 2:30 am, I woke up very sick. I immediately weighed myself as I knew I would not get through this sickness or puking quickly. By 5 pm, I had lost over 5 pounds, I called my Oncologist, and they too were concerned but told me to drink some Gatorade and see if I could hold it down for 24 hours. If not, I will be admitted into Mayo Hospital for some IV infusion to get me hydrated. WOW, I thought it would get easier as I went along. Knowing what I am facing every week, I have gotten a lot of anxiety, but usually, around Saturday, I start to get excited, knowing I will be feeling much better by Monday of the following week. I feel so weak today. It is difficult for me to do anything but lay in my bed any time I get up...I get sick. I know this is just part of the process, and I will be able to endure it okay, but it is a little concerning. I lose around 3 pounds for the entire week, so 5 pounds in one day worries me. I pray tonight for some fluids to stay down. The last thing I want to do is go to the hospital, and again I thank Heavenly Father every day for my blessings. Today, I am grateful to Sister Ruthanne VanWagoner, who brought over some Powerade, and Anita Sheffield for bringing a wonderful dinner to my husband and daughter.