Super Duper Chemo can get nasty.

There are times in this treatment process where it’s difficult to find much that is funny or even amusing.  This is particularly true after the Super Duper Chemo treatments.

Since the Super Duper treatment last Wednesday I’ve felt pretty awful.

I’m not going to go into details because there’s no point.  But I figured I’d point out that, inspite of my generally positive attitude, I’m not totally laughing my way through this experience.

For the past few days I’ve been laid pretty low by the big chemo, which explains why I was slow to respond to comments.

I got IV fluids today and am feeling better.  I am planning on feeling even better tomorrow.

While I’ve been laid low I’ve been plowing through the DVD’s of the first five seasons of “Lost”.

I just finished season three.

That’s a lot of “Lost” to absorb in a relatively short period of time.  I hope it doesn’t cause brain damage.

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10 Responses to Super Duper Chemo can get nasty.

  1. Marcia says:

    Robin and I went through the Lost DVDs at a rapid pace. We will let you decide whether or not it caused any brain damage.

    Sorry to hear this last mega dose of chemo was not any fun.

  2. Judy says:

    Send lots of positive “feel better” thoughts your way. Let us know when you’re ready for a stupid jokes contest. Then we’ll know that that much “Lost” has been harmful

  3. Gary says:

    Marcia – I don’t know if it’s from brain damage, but I can’t figure out whether those guys on Lost are alive or dead. I’m betting they’re either dead or a figment of Hurley’s imagination.
    …..
    Judy – Your positive “feel better” thoughts appear to be working. The effects of the last Super Duper Chemo appear to be wearing off.

  4. Marcia says:

    Well, welcome to the “lost” world of “Lost”.

    Glad you’re feeling a little better.

  5. Linda says:

    Hi Gary ~ It sure was good to see you looking hale and hearty, though with a bit less hair. Thanks for taking time to sit in the shade with us. We all love that yard you and Anne have created over the years!

    I’m sorry the mega doses are so difficult to take, but I guess it makes sense they wouldn’t be fun. Is this the last super shot?

    David has been watching all the episodes of Lost on Ben’s computer, and so far he’s still able to think and has even read a whole book, so I don’t think brain damage is a side effect of watching multiple episodes of Lost. Hopefully it helps pass the time when you’re not up to doing much else!

  6. Gary says:

    Marcia – Now some of them seem to have been rescued, but not really. I am totally Lost.
    …..
    Linda – This is the last Super Chemo Duper Shot of the first series. After the surgery I’ll have to go through another nine weeks that will include three more Super Duper Shots. Though brain damage probably isn’t a side effect of watching Lost, major confusion certainly is. Fortunately, I’m not much of a believer in a rational universe so I’m able to adapt pretty well.

  7. niece jen says:

    Yes you will still be “lost” watching LOST…it only gets worse. Sending you healing thoughts. Love you!

  8. Uncle Gary says:

    I can’t figure out how the main characters are so buff considering the only exercise they get is running through the jungle. No sit ups, chin ups, crunches. Maybe being dead changes their metabolism and food instantly turns into muscle. This could be the next health fad, which the experts would rightly denounce for being unhealthy.

  9. Candace says:

    It’s no wonder you’re not feeling better. Lost is contraindicated while on chemotherapy, especially with Super Duper doses.

    It’s a well-known fact that Lost kills brain cells due to the mass confusion and geometric progression of mass confusion caused by each episode that’s viewed.

    You can readily see how killing off brain cells while killing off malignant cells (and the collateral damage to healthy cells) is not recommended by the Unified Federation of Oncologists (UFO).

    Try renting DVDs of Glee instead. You’ll be singing in no time.

  10. Gary says:

    The main thing I don’t like about Lost is I don’t find torture, murder, and long runs through the jungle entertaining. What I do like is how it deals with mortality, life choices, and the often surprising consequences of how we live our lives. These are all issues I find particularly relevant right now.
    .
    What I find surprising is that when I look back over my life I have no regrets. Even the things I once hated about my life I now see as important step towards where my life is now.
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    When I was young I was extremely dissatisfied with who I was. I created a mental image of the kind of person I would like to become, then began working towards becoming like that image. In reflecting on my life I realize I have become that person. It is very gratifying.
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    My current life is extremely good. Even with stomach cancer, it is so much better than that of so many people other. I feel a tremendous sense of gratitude.

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