This round of chemo has hit Lauri harder than the rest. Her energy level has been very low, acoompanied by zero appetite. During days 2-4, Lauri would require breaks to lay down while trying to get ready in the morning, getting so tired that she couldn't stand up by simply putting on a shirt. The most concerning part of it all was that she wouldn't eat, either. Her face was drawn, and she wouldn't smile much. I tried all the jokes I knew of, and it just wasn't working! She would even fall asleep as I would tell them! Ugh! Maybe I need some new material...
The good news is that it is day 5 now, and Lauri has gotten rid of her "friend" the backpack, and she is feeling better. She has eaten a little more today, and she is getting good rest at night. She is not quite as tired during the day today.
The trial drug that she takes to combat the mouth sores (a potential side effect of the chemotherapy), causes the tissue in her mouth and her tongue to become really thick, greatly reducing her sense of taste. This combined with a general fatigue and exhaustion from chemotherapy caused Lauri to feel really tired, and not hungry. We expect that over the coming days her energy will return, and her appetite along with it.
Lauri asked for me to post this picture, showing how much thicker the tissue is on her tongue. It's white from all the extra cell production!
Although she IS sticking her tongue out at you, don't take it personally!
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Thanks for the update guys. Lauri - I hope that you're feeling better and stronger each day. Sending speedy recovery wishes your way!!
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