Wednesday, March 26, 2008

I had my Dr. appt with my Oncologist today. He was concerned because I was not smiling today. Well I am sorry but going through chemo will do that to a person. He put me on an additional medication to help with my mental state of mind and it also helps with nausea and sleeplessness. Sounds good to me. We will see how well it does. I am doing much better on the stronger and very expensive drug Zofran (over $550.00 for 20 very small pills). Praise God for good insurance! My insurance bill for chemo is over $8500 so far and we have only just begun. I have been constantly praising God for answering prayers for the side effects to be minimized. Even though I feel crummy, tired and my legs are sore it still doesn't compare to how very sick I was the last time I had chemo. I guess this is all trial and error with the meds, etc. I just have to remember that alot of it is mind over matter so I have to think positive and look for the good in everyday! Thanks to my friend Jessica Collins for the yummy taco meal that she lovingly prepared for our family.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hey Melissa--glad you guys liked the tacos!!! That's about the only thing I can make so you might get them again later on down the line. Ha!

You're one tough chicka and I'm thankful you have the courage to share this experience with all of us.

--Jess