Mom took me to the hospital again today for my blood work and meeting with my oncologist. Today was a piece of cake with no waiting and no drama from the others in the waiting room (kinda boring). I got to the lab and was the next number called so we were in and out and off to lunch in no time. Side note.....we ate at Zoup in Waterloo and it was DELICIOUS. After lunch back we went to the hospital. We didn't wait long before I was called in to see the oncologist. The first stop is the scale where the nurse weighs me. I was happy to learn that not only did I not loose any weight but I gained all the weight back that I had lost the first round. Then we moved to the examining room to wait. A new nurse came in as my usual nurse was away. She was happy to learn that my weight was good but cringed (literally) when I told her it must be from the Costco poutine that I ate on Monday. She just stopped and said "I hope you are eating fruits and vegetables too". I told her I was but I cannot pass up poutine whenever I go to Costco. I think she even gagged a bit. My oncologist came in almost right away and checked me over - given my sinus infection. She said my lungs all sound clear (despite my cough) and that my sinus' are still a bit swollen but nothing to worry about. She said my blood counts were all good but my liver was showing some signs from the chemo which is totally normal and they'll monitor with my routine blood work. I didn't break the news to her that last night I went out to the bar for a drink with my friend. Perhaps my liver was protesting my Blue Lagoon?! I'm good to go for round 3 and I was excited when my oncologist said, "Next time I see you, you'll be half way done". YES!!!
I am armed with all my meds and ready for round 3 tomorrow. I have to be there for 9:40am so hope to be home just after lunch for some rice and bed. Fingers crossed this round goes well like last time. I will update over the weekend when I get a chance.
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