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Related: About this forumNo chemo today. White cells at 700. Losing weigh, but still fabulous
They are upping my 2cal to 5 a day.
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No chemo today. White cells at 700. Losing weigh, but still fabulous (Original Post)
alfredo
Apr 2016
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Solly Mack
(93,424 posts)1. You know the drill; avoid sick people & crowds.
wash hands often, etc.
Do you eat anything by mouth?
Yes, you're still fabulous!
alfredo
(60,155 posts)3. I've already taken steps to protect myself
They miscalculated my 2cal needs. I am now doing 5, up from four. They reduced my liquid intake from 2 liters to 1 1/2.
Solly Mack
(93,424 posts)5. sinkingfeeling is correct. You are headed toward the backside of it all.
Hang in there and know we are all rooting for you.
Got my stitches out today. Small scar that will pretty much fade away. No results for another week they said.
sinkingfeeling
(53,557 posts)2. Hang in there. You're getting close to reversing the downward trip.
alfredo
(60,155 posts)4. I can hardly wait
elleng
(137,503 posts)6. Happy and not surprised you're still fabulous, alfredo.
alfredo
(60,155 posts)7. Thanks.
Mira
(22,504 posts)8. Except for your splendid attitude
Which makes water appear on my cheeks I don't understand the details.
Being grateful for being spared at this time I send you strength
alfredo
(60,155 posts)10. Water? I must be slipping. It's usually a good bourbon.
BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)9. Damn right you're still fabulous!
Fucking cancer can't hurt fabulous! Still fabulous, ALWAYS fabulous!
alfredo
(60,155 posts)11. Sometimes it doesn't feel fabulous, but my Fentanyl patch will change that.