Monday, 16 June 2014

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Several months ago my oncologist had told me about another oral chemo pill specifically for my lung cancer. This would have been a medicine from heaven. I started the pill and took it for about a month. During my regular check ups, x-rays, CT scans etc, it was discovered that suddenly my lungs were filled with blood clots. We still are unsure whether the new Xalkori  oral chemo began causing these clots. Bad news is blood clots are not good. It's imperative that they be kept under control. It took about 2 months and various amounts for the doc to feel that I was being given the right amount to keep it on a stable stream. I suppose it's a good thing needles don't bother me, they showed me how to inject myself and it began. I was taken off the Xalkori. Currently I do not take any chemo meds for my lungs. My blood thinner is called Fragmin.

I have to admit that I am so tired doing injections. I have to take 2 injections a day of 10 000 UI shots each. One problem I have is I also have an old hernia on my left side and I'm not allowed to inject there. Hernia is a tennis ball size so it removes a large area I could have been using. I can't do my legs it's too excruciating. Sometimes it's really hard to find another tiny spot. Each time I inject, it leaves a small bump under the skin and a bruise on top.

The very large black one you see is because sometimes the bruises just all amalgamate together and look horrible. Under the skin in that spot, all the little bumps have also rolled together and is now a big bump the size of a thick triscuit cracker. It will take so much time for these bumps to shrink and the skin to go back to normal colour.

I always said I would show ya'll the real thing. To me this is gross and disgusting. Not only my fat, saggy, belly ( thanks 3 c-sections in my early days and unable to lose weight) but it's what I deal with on a daily basis

Hopefully it doesn't gross you out too much.



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6 comments:

  1. Katla16 June 2014 at 07:32

    Oh, my dear Velda :( I feel so bad for what you are going through but this does not at all gross me out. It is what it is and you are one brave and courageous soul dealing with this. Your belly may not look pretty but it bears the scars of a warrior.
    Blessings!

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  2. GoldenAngelsWorks16 June 2014 at 07:33

    Prayers that you can deal with all this and that you will start feeling and be better soon.

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  3. Anonymous16 June 2014 at 07:47

    I love you velda! That's about all I can think to say. Oh, and except for the bruises, that could be a picture of my belly.
    Wendy (lotsatrouble)

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  4. Anonymous16 June 2014 at 09:02

    I love all of you. I am sorry for the bruises. To show your tummy is very, very brave. Sharen.

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  5. Anonymous16 June 2014 at 22:39

    Agree with Katla, Hopefully you don't need to endure those shots for long and they can heal again. You've endured a lot and have had to go through a lot of changes, the only thing you need to realize, is not one of the changes has changed how anyone feels about you.. it's not on the outside V. You're a wonderful person through and through. Thanks for sharing yourself. As much as it is all so personal.. it lets us all help to understand and at least myself, feel humble. Kathy Evans

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  6. Emma17 June 2014 at 20:06

    I truly admire your courage, Velda. You never cease to amaze me. I hope you get some respite from the needles soon.

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