Posted on 03/13/2020 1:02:00 PM PDT by Bender2
First, let me say I am more than pleased in how my chemo and radiation treatments have been going. No nausea at all from the chemo and outside the pain from the arthritis in my shoulders holding my arms over my head for 15 to 20 minutes during radiation, I am not suffering much at all. Oh, I am down in the dumps at times and have fatigue to the max. I am sleeping about 16 hours a day.
All in all, the whole experience has been much better than I ever expected and all thanks to you all who gave me their prayers and support. I am so thankful to y'all!
Now, back at the ranch-- Coronavirus Insanity is real! The drive by media and the DemocRATS, never letting a crisis go to waste, are trying with all their might to kick fear into hyper-drive against President Trump and the Republicans and a part of it has hit close to home--
Hell, it has hit home right here in Corsicana, Texas, 56 miles south of Big D.
I went out for my last radiation treatment for the week at noon and then went down to the local HEB Grocery to get some milk. Now, granted, I have not been out and about much other than to get my chemo and radiation treatment, but as I drove up to HEB the parking lot was crammed to the brim.
Finally finding a parking spot, I made it inside and found an empty handicap cart and entered a land of folks filling grocery carts to the brim. Oh, I was able to get milk, yet I found there was not a roll of toilet paper to be found. Just a whole wall of empty racks where it should be stocked. Nor was there any hand sanitizer either. And thinking of my need to use distilled water in my COPD unit I went to get a couple of gallon jugs. Yep, the water section was just as empty as the toiler paper area.
I waited in line for nearly 20 minutes to pay for my milk and a couple of other things and then went down the street to Brookshires' discount brand grocery and found they were also out of water, too.
I realized I had several extra distilled jugs at home, so I figure I'll try again early in the morning when the trucks make their grocery deliveries. Getting home, I took the two distilled jugs I used as drinking water out of the fridge to save for my COPD. I filled up four empty jugs with water from the sink faucet and put them in the fridge for drinking.
All y'all take care and God Bless.
Love,
Danny
Prayers for you. Hugs to you.
There are ways to make distilled water at home if need be.
In the mean time - take care of yourself. In your condition you must practice Social Distancing.
I have dabbled in intermittent fasting. You might find these articles useful. Keep up the good work!
https://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,73866,0.htm
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fasting-might-boost-chemo/
Yep, I’m back doing IF again.
For one thing it will conserve food so I won’t have to make as many trips to the Supermarket.
In your case you need to watch it.
My sister is nearing the finale stages of her life by the re-emergence of cancer. She decided that this is it and let it go.
I cant got to see her since she is in a rest home. I wanna be there when she leaves so she isnt alone when she goes, and I cant.
That is why I am so angry about this hysteria.
I hope all of the hysterians on this site, as well as other social media are happy. They got their mass hysteria.
Good luck man.
When I had radiation for prostate, my immune system was not great and I got a couple of bad colds in the six months afterwards.
So isolate as best you can.
God bless.
Will be praying for you Bender!
That’s very sad.
Have you tried to obtain special clearance, perhaps wearing full protective gear?
Love and Prayers to you!...................
I’ve been living with cancer for two years. Have had 30 sessions of chemo.
Diarrhea is a common side effect of chemo. I’ve tried to maintain a two month supply of non-perishable essentials (TP, Imodium, Advil, medications) and a two week supply of food that isn’t a trigger for diarrhea (eggs, egg beaters, bread, etc.).
The panic is cutting into my usual TP supply, but I’ll be ok for another 5 weeks. Facial tissues are a good substitute.
Thanks, I wear a mask when I go out and keep my hands very clean.
Crazy how many of us are dealing with this stuff...
Hold fast, my friend. Hold fast.
Now once they transfer her to the VA? I do not know.
Best wishes to you, Kidd. Keep it up!
Thanks. You too.
Take care of yourself. God is loving and merciful. Place yourself in His hands and all will be well.
I think the media has turned the population into wannabe preppers.
Please, be careful of the crowds.
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