Chemo Is Much Like The Flu
My experience with chemo was much like having the flu. It was a cycle.
For me I’d have chemo and within hours I’d feel off- like I was coming down
with something. Then for the next 3 -5 days – I’d feel steadily on the
decline – maybe not bad enough to be bedridden but I felt like I had
a slight flu. Not fun. By the 8th day or so I could tell I was slowly rebounding. By the 10th day I defiantly felt much more like myself only weaker. The climb back to feeling like me continued until my chemo treatment was in the PAST. YEAH!
For me I’d have chemo and within hours I’d feel off- like I was coming down
with something. Then for the next 3 -5 days – I’d feel steadily on the
decline – maybe not bad enough to be bedridden but I felt like I had
a slight flu. Not fun. By the 8th day or so I could tell I was slowly rebounding. By the 10th day I defiantly felt much more like myself only weaker. The climb back to feeling like me continued until my chemo treatment was in the PAST. YEAH!
During the “good times” I always did fun things. I always had a plan –
something to look forward to before it started all over again. It is as
much of a mind game as anything. After my chemo sessions I usually bought
myself a present – – a pair of earrings was my first gift to me that I
wore constantly for years. A reminder of my battle and I was the
conquering hero.