Chemo is almost over – 1 to go!

By koponen Friday, February 29, 2008

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Hi Everybody,

I'm sitting in infusion getting my second to last chemo!!!! Only one more to go!!! Talk about exciting!!!

In 10 days I will be done!!! One more left!!! Yippee!!

In 10 days, my hair will start to grow, I won't be tired all the time, I will be able to feel my fingers again, I won't be tired all the time, I won't be walking on marbles, I won't be tired all the time, I won't be a puffy marshmallow, I won't be tired all the time, I won't have anymore nausea, I won't be tired all the time, I won't have to take 5-10 different pills every morning, I won't be tired all the time, I won't have itchy rashes, I won't be tired all the time, I won't go to infusion every week (back to every 3 weeks for herceptin), I won't be tired all the time.

Did I mention the tired thing?? I am so excited about getting back my normal energy level. I can start checking on the whole reconstruction thing...hmmmm??!?!?

I'm also thinking that there must be some major milestone marker. This will be big!!!

I have 10 days to think about what that is going to be...a new tattoo? Changing the pink wig out - maybe to green (Green is the new Black you know!)?? I'm not sure...I just feel like in 10 days something major is going to happen. There should be something to mark this moment for me. I've talked about a No Mo' Chemo Party....maybe that will be it...(I'd rather save that til I can drink without the nausea though) I'll let you know what I come up with...and if you all have any ideas...send them in!!

I have been checking in on you all and reading all the share posts...PJ and Laura, as always you amaze, inform, entertain and awe me with your words. Natalia, you crack me up (I, too, have a "devil's sister" in the family! I'll remember your story the next time the family gets together!!) Maria, it's snowing up here today! Mimi and Poteet, hope all is well with you. Purplemoonmom...Lauri...my friend...I'll write soon.

All of you take care,

Koponen (Sandy)

Chemo is Over....I'm back!!!!

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purplemoonmom

2/29/08 2:28pm

Gee Sandy, I wonder if you'll be tired after the last chemo in 10 days?! You're too funny! Definitely plan a No 'Mo Chemo Party. I'll be there in spirit with you!!! If you see some etheral figure floating by with a margarita in hand (cuervo, on the rocks, lots of salt), you'll know I made it!!! Love ya! Laurie

Maria Gifford, Editor

3/ 1/08 8:45pm

Hi Sandy,

Great to hear such enthusiasm in your words! You truly do have something very BIG to celebrate in 10 days...goodbye chemo! Be sure to stay in touch, especially if you decide to sport that snazzy new green wig!

Yes, it's snowing down here, too...again! Ah, the joy of winter wonderland. Fun to share it with you!

Take good care, dear Sandy, and write soon.

Best to you,

Maria

Cressida

3/ 3/08 12:18pm

I'm so thrilled for you.I read this post like an excited kid.I'll be having my second-last chemo on March 13 and the last one on April 3.I can't wait for that day.But after a three-week break my radiotherapy will begin.Oh yes! You must have a po'chemo party,but don't throw the pink wig away.I also plan to survey my chances of a reconstruction because even at the age of 62.I've always been slim and love dressing up well.My heart will break if I can't get my shape back again.Here's wishing you all the happiness you deserve for being such a gem of a person.