My First Play Date With Chemo

  It was scheduled, I had my mind set, Chemo was going to be my new best friend. The day arrived March 1, 2012 it was different than any other play date I had been on. I first had to have lab work done to see if I was healthy enough to play with Chemo. Then I had to visit with his dad Dr. Cole. I thought, I sure hope Chemo is like his Dad, so easy to get along with.

I went in with back up, Big Daddy and my BFF Anita; Just in the event Chemo bite or knocked me out. The introduction was no big deal it appeared Chemo was going to be kind. I sent Big Daddy home. I felt comfortable with Chemo and Anita.

Chemo has a BIG FAMILY!  His house was full of people  getting friendly with the entire clan. Next to me was Garth Brooks ; what a great brother making sure Chemo’s family played nice with his sister. I had Garth take my picture with Anita and Chemo. I was asked where the picture of us with Garth was? I said,“ No Garth took the picture! Anita is the Super Star”

 It was time for Kool Aid a flavor Chemo called “The Red Devil”?  What kind of crazy stuff is this? I was told to eat ice while it was pushed through my IV.  It is thought to help prevent mouth sores. This stuff can eat through rubber gloves. I sure am glad I am not made of rubber. I then went to the restroom and my pee is red. I was given another bag then it was time to go home. “Bye Chemo nice play date thanks for the red pee”.

 Chemo is known for making his playmates ill after they play. Sometimes it happens right away sometimes it takes a couple of days.  I started to feel a little yuck on Saturday.  I took the medicine as directed. I am not much on taking medicine. In my head or not, I felt worse after the medicine. Next day I do not take all the recommended medicine. I am better, not great ,but not yuck! By Monday If I had too I could have powered up and gone about my day.  When Wednesday came I felt GREAT!  Thursday the proof was in the lab.  All my blood work showed Chemo and I are going to be BFF!