Today I had the MUGA scan. It's an easy test. No side-effects, no discomfort. It's actually restful. I almost fell asleep today. They inject a radioactive substance into my arm, then I wait 30 minutes. I lay on a PET scan type of table that produces a moving image of the heart. From this image, the health of the heart’s major pumping chamber (the left ventricle) can be assessed. I'm hoping for a percentage of 50% or greater. If not, my treatment plan may be delayed.
Right after my last chemo treatment on June 25, I developed horrible acid reflux. It's a terrible feeling and another glorious side-effect of chemo. I was given a prescription form of Pepcid. It helped some, but not completely. Over the last few days, the symptoms were less pronounced. Today I had no symptoms and didn't even take the meds. Hooray!
Other side-effects I'm experiencing are dry, irritated eyes. So, if my eyes look awful or teary, you know why. Your skin also takes a beating with chemo. Mine is breaking out like a teenager. Oh, joy! Most people experience very dry skin, but I normally have oily, so I haven't see the dry skin. My teeth are sensitive and I've had just a few mouth sores....so lucky, it could be worse. I'm extremely sensitive to odors. I cannot tolerate the smell of salsa or guacamole....keep your Mexican food away from me, please!
The nesting feeling is coming! A few days before chemo, I get an energy surge that drives me to clean, organize & run errands before I'm on the couch for 4 days. Crazy!
A friend gave me a book by Tori Murden McClure called A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean. It's a true story of the first woman to row alone across an ocean. She tells two stories....one of her life and the other of her journey to row across the Atlantic. Both are riveting. I could not put the book down. She also skied to the South Pole. It's a book about helplessness, courage and humanity. It gave me inspiration for my journey.
Right after my last chemo treatment on June 25, I developed horrible acid reflux. It's a terrible feeling and another glorious side-effect of chemo. I was given a prescription form of Pepcid. It helped some, but not completely. Over the last few days, the symptoms were less pronounced. Today I had no symptoms and didn't even take the meds. Hooray!
Other side-effects I'm experiencing are dry, irritated eyes. So, if my eyes look awful or teary, you know why. Your skin also takes a beating with chemo. Mine is breaking out like a teenager. Oh, joy! Most people experience very dry skin, but I normally have oily, so I haven't see the dry skin. My teeth are sensitive and I've had just a few mouth sores....so lucky, it could be worse. I'm extremely sensitive to odors. I cannot tolerate the smell of salsa or guacamole....keep your Mexican food away from me, please!
The nesting feeling is coming! A few days before chemo, I get an energy surge that drives me to clean, organize & run errands before I'm on the couch for 4 days. Crazy!
A friend gave me a book by Tori Murden McClure called A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean. It's a true story of the first woman to row alone across an ocean. She tells two stories....one of her life and the other of her journey to row across the Atlantic. Both are riveting. I could not put the book down. She also skied to the South Pole. It's a book about helplessness, courage and humanity. It gave me inspiration for my journey.
I went for a 20 mile bike ride on Saturday and a fast 8 mile one this morning at 5am. Gotta beat the 110+ temps.....Phx in July is brutal. Despite the heat, it's still so energizing to be outside exercising.
The boys of Team Brodnik competed in a sprint tri yesterday. It was a fun race and all three placed in their age group. Go Team Brodnik!!!!
The boys of Team Brodnik competed in a sprint tri yesterday. It was a fun race and all three placed in their age group. Go Team Brodnik!!!!
Irene and I are still praying for you! You will beat this thing!
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You have the "Tri-ingest" family that I know! You have one awesome bunch of athletes. Great job guys!
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