So, I am on the edge of chemo nadir: the low point of my blood cell counts and start of many side effects. I can confirm, this is true and is happening to me. Don’t know how much more tired I will become or how much my body will ache.
I feel like I aged 20 years over the past two days. I walk like an old man, with my hip and back joints all out of alignment. But at least I am up and walking. My sweet wife endured a slow stroll around the neighborhood this evening to help me get out of the house.
Being stuck in the house is one of the hardest parts so far. I have never been one to just chill in bed for the day. Always up, always doing something. Now, I am pacing the floors and walking up and down the stairs, just for something to do – there are only so many subreddits to check throughout the day for updates.
My sleep is affected too. I think I’m going to have to chat with the doctor on Monday about insomnia. I can’t sleep at night…very frustrating. On a positive note, I am getting caught up on my binge list from Netflix and Hulu! Go Brooklyn Nine-Nine! Hilarious show and it helps keep my spirits up!
Supposedly, the down days will last for the next 4-5 days. It will be tough, but with the support of my family, I know I’ll pull through…just in time for my second chemo session during the middle of next week. Yeah! Something to look forward to!
And on another positive note, head shaving day is soon upon us! Figured I would get through Father’s Day with a full head of hair before sacrificing my locks to the follicle clipper gods before sending them down the trash.
This is tough, but I will endure!
Twentythree/5 