Two weeks down! I'll call it halfway! They were able to reuse the IV in my left hand but it became quite uncomfortable partway through and I wondered whether I would be able to finish. The vein just doesn't seem to hold up well as my hand and arm get colder. Keeping it warm seems to help a little bit. My assignment for the weekend is to try some protein drink samples they had at the office and report back which one I liked the best. I just put the milk chocolate Ensure in the refrigerator, so I guess I'll try that tomorrow. The nurse said that since I'm not eating much that I need to be smart about what I eat and really make it count - in other words, push the protein. The scrambled egg I had this morning was a good example and she also suggested peanut butter toast.
It was nice enough outside that I just sacked out on the patio after treatment and enjoyed the sounds and smells of nature. I even swept a little after my hubby edged the pool bed. It's amazing how much effort it takes to get up and move. I'm hoping to plant a few more flowers this weekend and pull a few more weeds (after eating my PB toast, of course).
9 down, 10 to go
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