One down, three to go!
@1creekgirl (43836)
United States
March 14, 2023 9:14am CST
I had my first chemo treatment yesterday for the two breast cancers.
I've had many different surgeries, but never had cancer before, so this is uncharted territory for me.
We went to the cancer center early for the orientation, then they were running behind, so we were there six hours. But it should only take about three hours next time.
The staff was really nice and I had a comfy recliner and a cozy heated blanket. So glad for the portal and didn't need to have everything done through a vein in my arm.
It went really well, especially not knowing what to expect. There was very little pain and no nausea.
We ate at a hibachi grill afterwards, although I couldn't eat very much.
I still have one more day of the oral steroid chemo pills to take, then the fatigue, nausea, and any other side effects may start. Or maybe not!
I'm just taking this a day at a time which all any of us can really do in this life. But each day I have is with the help of my dear Jesus, Dale, our kids, and all of you, my sweet myLot family.
May God richly bless every one of you!
24 people like this
21 responses
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
16 Mar 23
You know I really appreciate it, Carol.
1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Mar 23
@1creekgirl I am always here for you any time.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
16 Mar 23
@CarolDM I do know that and it means a lot to me. I hope you know I feel the same.
1 person likes this
@rakski (143083)
• Philippines
15 Mar 23
@1creekgirl hope you feel better tomorrow
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@rakski Thanks, I really appreciate that.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I'm not feeling too great tonight, but I guess that's to be expected.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (192761)
• United States
14 Mar 23
Lets hope the side effects are something you can tolerate pretty well. I know someone...(young person) who went through it fairly recently..She did lose her hair but didn't get extremely sick or anything. I think she is through it all now, and her hair has grown back as well.
. It is a bit darker than it was though.
. It is a bit darker than it was though.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I was glad to get through the treatment yesterday, but feeling a little rough tonight. If I
lose my hair I want it silver again. And thicker, lol.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (192761)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@1creekgirl How many treatments do you have to do?
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@snowy22315 After yesterday, I'll get three more, one every three weeks. Then 6 weeks of radiation.
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
14 Mar 23
I was so surprised and pleased at how well the actual treatment went.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (358476)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Mar 23
@1creekgirl That's good to hear. Cancer treatment does seem to have improved in some ways.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@JudyEv I guess I had hoped for no side effects, but achy tonight and food is off. Maybe they won't get much worse.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (194615)
• United States
12 Apr 23
I'm glad your first chemo treatment wasn't too bad. I've been wondering how you've been doing.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
12 Apr 23
I had the second treatment Monday and a shot to prevent my white blood count from dropping yesterday. So far, so good!
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
16 Mar 23
Thank you so very much for your prayers. God is so merciful.
1 person likes this
@Jenaisle (15361)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
I pray you will feel better soon without the side effects. It's good you experience no pain and no side effects yet. I hope it stays that way. I'm sure with your faith, you could be miraculously cured. May God also richly bless you and may His divine healing hand be upon you. God bless.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
19 Mar 23
Thanks, God has already intervened several times throughout this. I am having side effects, though. Right much pain and some nausea.
@RebeccasFarm (95409)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Mar 23
You are amazing Vicki! God protect and heal you.
1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (95409)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Mar 23
@1creekgirl I am touch and go Vicki thanks for asking
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
14 Mar 23
I appreciate that, but God is the One giving me strength and healing. How are you feeling today?
1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (54104)
• Canada
15 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Thank you, I am just going for my consultation appointment with the surgeon today.
But I will keep everyone posted, thank you for your support.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
I am so glad to hear they'll finally give you surgery and relief! Let us know the date so I can be praying for you.
1 person likes this
@aninditasen (17272)
• Raurkela, India
15 Mar 23
Wishing you a quick recovery. Glad everything went well.
1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40231)
• United States
15 Mar 23
You got this dear Vicki , my momma still brings up , she is thrilled the results of your surgery. Momma has found it helpful to keep a little food in her stomach at all times. Small nibbles as you can tolerate.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
15 Mar 23
That's good advice. I did really well during the chemo yesterday, but rather achy tonight. No nausea yet, but food already tastes off. Give your mom a hug for me. Who would have thought this VickiClub would give us even more in common? Oh, another thing...we both have wonderful daughters!
1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40231)
• United States
15 Mar 23
@1creekgirl Oh good, I'm happy it's going ok, save for the aches. I'm sorry that you both need to have this in common - but thank you so much. You are both wonderful mommas, too 
1 person likes this
@FourWalls (76700)
• United States
14 Mar 23
I’m glad they treat you well. With all of the trauma of going through cancer and treatment, it’d be horrible to be pushed around like you were at the DMV or something,
Oh, I pray you don’t suffer the nasty side effects of those treatments.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
14 Mar 23
I'm not sure but that dealing with the DMV would be a close second in stress.
1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (52866)
• United States
14 Mar 23
I pray that you won’t have any side effects.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
14 Mar 23
Thanks, Marie. With God's help, maybe they won't be bad.
@Marilynda1225 (85334)
• United States
14 Mar 23
Sending hugs and prayers Vicki that you have minimal or no side effects from the chemo.
1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
14 Mar 23
Thank you so much, Marilyn. How's your daughter doing?
@Beestring (15625)
• Hong Kong
14 Mar 23
Good luck with the therapy. Hope the side effects, if any, will be minimal.
1 person likes this
