I did develop a fever in the early afternoon that was steady until 8 pm. I hovered just below the cutoff where blood cultures and antibiotics are used, so the nurses watched carefully. They were worried that my central line was infected especially because I have quite a bit of pain in my chest and shoulder right now.
Mercifully , the fever came down. It looks like a reaction to the chemo drug, which means I will likely have fevers for the next three days as I continue this drug.
On another note, David got some pictures on my central line. I must admit, I do look like a cyborg but maybe that will be the fashion rage for this year.
The nurse was very impressed at how clean and healthy the site was after only 24 hrs.
I also got a picture of David enjoying the massage chair. I really don't think he will leave if he keeps finding all this awesome stuff on the ward. He refused to get out of the chair until the very last pummel of the 15 min. program.
Other than that, all is well. The food is good and there is plenty of it. The chemo suppresses the appetite so by dinner I was forcing myself to eat. It felt like eating two back to back turkey dinners. But that's my main job here: to eat. Best job ever!
Today's mission is more chemo and figuring out how to have a shower with this line in.
Hugs and kisses,
E
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