Still feeling good, but I hear that the first week is sometimes a little deceiving. I am definitely chemo-brained...just a little more ditzy than usual, and forgetting some words. I hear it's nothing to be alarmed about...that my brain will come back. And it certainly makes bad tv seem less bad....
Had three glasses of red wine last night, and delicious pasta...then it occurred to me this morning that I should probably check to see if I am supposed to have wine.
They weren't too impressed that I had wine the day after my first chemo session.
They told me that I can have a small glass of wine (I don't have small wine glasses, sorry!) five days after chemo. Which puts me at able to drink Sunday and Monday. Hmpf. Unless I count my chemo day on Tuesday...hmmmm...then I could have some on Saturday, too!
Sigh. We'll see. They are actually trying to make me better, so I probably should cooperate a little bit. Besides, my liver won't have had this much rest since I was pregnant with Luce.
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Kind of ironic that you are "toxing" and "detoxing" at the same time. What do the French and Italians do in this situation???? Glad to hear day 3 is spacey but good!
I would whine
about not having
wine too!
I went to a wedding once where the cocktail napkins said 'The liver is evil and must be punished' instead of having bride and grooms names. Probably not the right mantra for you right now:-) Fun wedding though. I hope you buck the trend and continue to feel good through this phase.
A favorite quote: "I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food." WC Fields ... Cheers, Melissa!
Maybe you should switch to Bud Light. I can certain provide you with a care package And hey there's certainly nothing wrong with your liver, so I say bottoms up young lady.
XOXO
Ah, liver, schmliver, it regenerates. Plus, wine is good for your heart! :P
Patsy
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to let you know that we have been thinking of you. It's great that you have the energy/desire to write and let everyone know how things are going. I will continue to follow your journey back to good health. Strength, peace, love to you, Matt and Lucie.
Love, Chris,Katie,Carl and Owen Wallace
I've been reading your blog today and getting caught up. I think you deserve all the wine you could possible want! After you get through Firefly do you want Rome 1/2 or Tudors? Also recommend the new Battle Star Galactica.
Well, I am pretty sure that you shouldn't have Giosso vineyard cabernet, but a good bottle of Chateau Latour? Come one!
Am looking forward to drinking many large glasses of wine with you next time I am up (although, I may make you at least try a sip of the family vintage :))
love you, Peg
Hi Melissa. We've never met, though I've known who you are for many years. (I'm a copywriter in town.) I just wanted to say that the strength with which you write your poignant blog is so admirable. I don't think I could do it with such grace.
It sounds like you have a loving family and lots of amazing friends looking out for you. Just know that there are others you don't know who are sending healthy thoughts, healing energy and warm cyber-hugs to you every day.
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