My 1st Chemo

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I am so sorry I have to open another blog because my main blog cath-j.com was 'exceeded the bandwidth'.. I am planning to upgrade earlier but after diagnosed with BC (Breast Cancer) everything going so fast and I hardly have time to contact the admin for upgrade. They will need sometimes to upgrade for sure.. so for now.. The best way is to open another blog to stay connected with my far family and friends.. and for those who want to know about my breast cancer journey.. no harm to know right because we will never know it will happen to us (Like me).. BUT I wish it will never happen to you.. and you and you.. touch wood.. :)

So far while waiting for the Chemo day.. I lived my life as usual.. go to shopping mall.. did my chores as normal.. and frankly speaking.. there was time when I think about the Chemo.. the needle.. I freak out.. BUT I will kick all that thoughts far far away.. I try not to let any fear to conquer my mind.. not giving a chance.. it will pop up in my mind but I push it.. push it.. away..




 
I went out quite a lot the day before my chemo.. My sister is here.. mom is here.. and I have so many supports. Went to Pavilion KL.. and the decoration are beautiful.. I just wish we have a light snow.. ;p




 
I went to H&M at Lot10.. and look who I met? My Blog MNG Clutch winner.. So happy to meet you dear.. we officially friend!! Haha..

At H&M nothing much I like there.. just bought some scarfs for my head soon.. ;p




 
I am still having my normal diet.. Just avoiding seafood.. peanuts especially the kacang tanah and red meat. I am eating more fish now a days and Veggies. I am avoiding this category of food because I still have wounds to take care.. I will get itchy when taking these type of food..




 
Today.. 27th November 2012 my 1st chemo ever. Went to the hospital (Pantai hospital KL) early morning.. OK reached at 9am (Appointment at 9.30am) but only start Chemo at almost 12.. so many procedure before the chemo actually. They need to put the drip.. give anti vomit med and after half and hour then gave the Chemo shot called AC.

I was so nervous during the time to poke the needle to my chemo port. I remember my friend Just who just recently finished her Chemo theraphy advised me to take a deeeeeeeep breath... and I did (Until my sister giggle said I tarik nafas until muka merah.. O.+ .. and yes it does pain but bearable.. try not to think so much about the pain and it will be alright.. Now that I know how it felt.. I know I can go thru all the poking thing in future.. finger cross.. ;)

The IV drip is on.. and next the injected an anti vommited med.. I felt something on my ass for a sec.. lol.. and it will goes off. Gotta wait for 20minutes or so.. and it's Chemo time..






The nurse was wearing a protective robe.. she asked my sister and my neighbour guest to wait outside during the chemo session. I saw 4 huge syringe.. 2 bottle with Red liquid (The A med) and another 2 with white liquid (The C med).. Nurse are polite and friendly made me feel calm and less nervous.

I did not felt anything when she injected the meds into my port.. well.. a little bit cold in my mouth and a little bit dizzy.. but almost cannot feel.. very very mild.. I can even walk to go toilet.. go restaurant before heading home..

But I started to taste food turn bitter... very mild.. not so bad.

The nurse advised me must clean toilet twice after use.. :p I am glad I have my own room and own toilet. Urine will mixed with some red colour for the 1st day.. and it's all the chemo med.

During chemo.. I still can touch my kids and No pantang on food... but make sure it's well cooked. That is my Doctor advised. But I will see what are healthy and good for me.. and may be not touching my kids so much.. just precaution... furthermore my little boy got eyes infection!! goshhh baby...

At this moment at 5.38pm I felt slightly headache at the back of my head and top of my head.. very little but barerable. I felt my toes a little bit numb.. may be sit on the chair too long? yaiks.. need to lay down soon..

So that's all what I felt so far.. I need to tell my sister what to cook for me for tonight... feels like having
veggies soup with rice only...





My sister asking how to get an insurance... So I suggested her to get it from my agent who I am happy with.. she also a good friend of mine.. I love someone who is very responsible.. she did not do that only on us because we are her friends... but she treat all her customer the same.. love her!

So sister took what she can afford but consider great.. RM168 per month.. and her benefits are a great deal. I been paid an amount less than RM100 before.. and I found it useless and I stop paying for it.. that was long time ago when i was urmmm... still single.. young.. ha!

After seeing how much medical fee can cause.. I strongly encourage we all ladies to have an insurance.. put that as your 1st priority.. because we never know.. I once was an Insurance haters.. haha... But I am glad I changed my mind on year 2005? And Today I am diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer... and you know what I don't have to pay for my monthly Insurance anymore... the insurance is paying for me and I still have all the benefits..

My bills been paid by my insurance.. of coz there is some part we have to pay ourself.. but at least the bigger part is handled by the insurance.. Go thru with you agent.. make sure you know what you will get... My agent will always come to meet me to remind me what I have on my policy.. 1 year may be twice.. she will always read my policy and what I am entitled.. satisfied.. :)

OK.. got to go now.. I felt a little bit nausea.. comes and goes.. but mild.. mcm mabuk kereta sikit.. :p