From the APNs (Advanced Practice Nurses) we found out that there are absolute maximum dosages regardless of a person's size. But, dosages below maximum are based on a person's size. They said that it is possible that a small person like Deb actually gets more chemo percentage -wise than a large person. Deb is getting very large dosages.
We spent the whole day in clinic. On the way home we had to stop at the pharmacy for more meds. You should see our collection!
Deb wanted to come straight home to the condo. She asked me to make her some potato soup while she rested. Then I went shopping for a few items we need for our Arkansas condo.
Potato soup: The recipe for potato soup is basically chopping up organic spuds, adding half a onion, and chopping up organic celery. Season with salt and pepper and boil until the spuds are soft. Deb likes to mash up the spuds.
Today is more of the same. We are very tired because all night long the pumps in the bag gave off warnings that chemo flow was blocked. We had to get up and resolve the blockages many times during the night.
Deb is descending into a long period of nutrapenia. Her blood counts are on their way down. Soon she will have to wear a mask around others. I am going to have to do a cleaning job on the condo to make it as sanitary as possible. Last night I bought a vacuum with a special filter. I'm also going to prep some favorite foods so Deb will have some more foods ready.
I was too tired to post last night, so this is posted early Sunday morning. Gotta run!
Blessings!
Thank you, Vern, for your faithfulness in keeping us posted. Praying for rest and peace as you face this next round of chemo together. Love, Mary
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