2nd
TWIC (This Week in Chemo)
As you know, I’m holding back nothing here.
This week was not my best week. Chemo #5 was on Tuesday. 7 more to go.
It whipped my butt a bit, but I’m back to about 60%, which is my new 100%. Emotionally, I was wiped. But you helped quite a bit with the tweets, the calls, and the support. You have NO idea how big you guys were this week for me. No words can explain it.
All I can say is moving forward and beyond, the #BlamedrewsCancer team will take all of these experiences and repeat it for those of you who need us. Over and over, and we will never go away. Do you need a pick me up? Want to chat? Call. No questions asked. (623) BLA-MEIT.
Yep, thats right. I’m just the guinea pig. Can’t share tons of details yet, but big things are ahead.
So back to the question I get the most…”How are you feeling?”
I don’t know, since I have nothing to compare it to. I have been very lucky in my 29 years that I haven’t gotten sick a lot. I had the flu ONE time. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2005. I always come back better than ever.
This time its different. After chemo I kind of just get back to managable. It’s frustrating for me, but I’m getting used to it. Used to limits, used to taking care of myself and looking out for myself. Sounds goofy I know, but it’s definitely a good learning experience.
So, how do I “feel”. Well, I have likened the feeling of chemo to swallowing a hand grenade, except I wasn’t able to choose when the pin got pulled. I have never done such a thing, so I guess that’s not a fair assessment.
It feels like war is going on inside of my body. I guess, because it is.
Oh well. 7 more wars to go. Bring it, cancer.
LL_Cool_Josh Dear internet, you’re as slow as as a roasted turkey. Im gonna go ahead and #BlameDrewsCancer for this one.
