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Day 13 post chemo
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August 9th, 2009I have had sore, bloated tummy since Friday, which is causing me constant discomfort and pain. Overall, I have felt pretty rough all weekend. Luckily, I am able to sleep again. Actually, I have slept pretty much all weekend. Another thing to report is, my hair is starting fall down and it has thinned a lot. I have no bald patches as, yet. But, I think I am not far from it.
The dressings of my PICC are already annoying me. It is really hard to keep them dry when I have a wash. So far I have been using cling film to cover them, but it is not sufficient enough. I have to think of a better and easier way to protect the dressings from getting wet, as I will have to deal with this for months!
I have had a relaxing weekend at Minna’s though. She has been taking a good care of me. We popped into the Royal Marsden yesterday to see nurse Arlene who changed my dressings and showed Minna how to do it. Sofia came to see me at Minna’s in the afternoon. Her kinesiology teacher had written down a ‘cancer programme’ for me, and Sofia brought some special kinesiology supplements I should take during chemo, and five days after chemo. Her teacher sold the supplements with a bargain price, £10.00! I think they would normally cost about £70.00… People are so kind and generous. I will try this programme next time I have chemo, which is one week away.
The plan is to go to a restorative yoga class tonight. I hope I feel well enough to do it.
2 Responses to “Day 13 post chemo”
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Daniel Rodrigues
Hi Piia,
It is lovely to hear from you through this wonderful blog. Your beautiful smile in the picture with the Dutchie is one of the main features I remember about you, that and the gluten allergy excuse not to try my feast Friday Portuguese pastel de nata…
But enough about trivialities, all I wanted to share with you is a tip for having a good day!
Early in the morning, when you can’t even open your eyes but you can hear the alarm clock going off make your first thought of the day a positive one: “Today will be a GOOD day!”, say it like you believe in it, attract that positive energy. And when someone asks you how your day is, say “today is going to be a GREAT day, I can feel it!” you’ll be amazed at the smiles and positive feedback you get.
I feel energised already; don’t you?Keep smiling Piia
Warm regards,
Daniel Rodrigues
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Thanks Daniel! Lovely to hear from you.

