First treatment is over...

miss lumpy bumps	Posted 2009-08-20 6:45 PM (#29878)
COMSUBBBS Posts: 2540 Location: Wappingers Falls, NY	Subject: First treatment is over... and Mother came through it like a trooper.  No side effects of any kind, except extreme hunger (she didn't have breakfast, thinking she needed to fast)...and a bit chilled because the room was very cold.  Anyway, got her some soup, a warm blanket and she did great.  4 hrs., 15 min. session, but it seemed to go by very quickly.  The staff is wonderful and the Dr. stopped by to check on her, and was pleased with the outcome for the first time.  So, all in all, it was a good day.  1 down, 3 to go!!!
steamboat	Posted 2009-08-21 7:57 AM (#29890 - in reply to #29878)
Master and Commander Posts: 1814 Location: Boydton, Virginia	Subject: RE: First treatment is over... There Ya go, Patti. When it comes right down to it, we can all do what we gotta do. Sometimes the dread of not knowing waht it will be like is worse than doing it! Give your Mom one big Bravo Zulu from me!!! Steamboat sends Edited by steamboat 2009-08-21 7:58 AM
bergall320	Posted 2009-08-21 7:58 AM (#29891 - in reply to #29878)
Holland Club Posts: 101 Location: Brentwood, CA	Subject: RE: First treatment is over... Thanks for the update Patti, sometimes those treatments can be very rough. PLease keep us informed.
Ralph Luther	Posted 2009-08-21 8:57 AM (#29897 - in reply to #29878)
COMSUBBBS Posts: 6180 Location: Summerville, SC	Subject: RE: First treatment is over... She's tough and good for her.
subvetss	Posted 2009-08-21 2:53 PM (#29903 - in reply to #29878)
Senior Crew Posts: 186	Subject: RE: First treatment is over... Thank God she didn't have to have the Rituxan combined with chemotherapy. That would not be too easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe'the'Most