Dear Anna,
As far as infections are concerned, I didn’t have any until after my 6th chemo.
Then I picked up a sinus infection and was put on heavy duty antibiotics. I recently
had the flu shot. I imagine your Mother will be given one also.
I didn’t have the problems your mom is having after her surgery. I healed up very well. So she may have more problems than I have had.
I know how your Mom feels. I do have the problem of not being hungry. It feels like such a long time to be so tired. After the
first couple chemo’s, I read a lot, then Katrina took place so after my 3rd chemo
I laid on the couch and watched Katrina for several week, 27/7, as I couldn’t sleep
at night very well. After my 4th chemo, I have been crocheting pot holders for Christmas
presents. I have crocheted over a 100 so far. So people are going to get them for Christmas whether they like it or not. HA!!!
I did forget to tell you that after my 4th chemo, the soles of my feet, my toes and the tips of my fingers went numb and still are. The doctor said it would take a while for that to clear up. He also had to give me a hemoglobin shot on my last visit as my fatigue is still almost a 9 on a scale of 1-10, 10 the worst.. I still can hardly get around.
Hope your trip and your visit with your mom goes well. Tell her not to give up.