D - 29 - Chemo round 2.

D - 29 - Chemo round 2.

And so the waters become a bit more turbulent again and I will depend on you folks as extra paddlers in our waka to help get us through this week ahead. 6 days of “ drugs” finishing next Monday. All your positive thoughts, positive affirmation and the “ odd whisky held high” will strengthen our foundations and resolve to keep paddling on. A bit vague in head from all the symptom management drugs and some “man” opausal hot flashes care of Magnesium in 1st and last litre IV fluids of the day. Secondary benefit though is the steroids will fix my hay fever that has returned on the break off the “drugs”.

Back in the chair

Listening to Osca Pietersen Jazz care of link from Stu Mcoll. Thanks Stu - has been good to relax too


National Geographic helping start a new week of exploration. We will go looking for more statues, new experiences and
“ fun “ things to do this week
Beware the “Radio-active”man!!!


Not sure what the put in the mix today but think from the number of visits to the loo I could have solved the issues of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe!! Think I had diuretics for last day first cycle chemo and today’s all in one day today. Think breaking 2500 ml so far already


https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/www.businesslive.co.za/amp/bd/world/africa/2019-06-24-drought-dries-up-kariba-power-output/



“3 litres and counting !!”
Maybe I can help water the dandelion?


Positive thoughts for a great outcome and a new “lease on life”
4 litres!! Kariba might spill at this rate !!!


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