Unexpected Change

With the first chemo session under my belt and no complications, for the most part, I am ready to move on now with the next session.

I arrived at the C center, eager to get the next session out of the way.  The usual blood work was done and after a while the results were back.  The nurse, who I was ready to spend the day joking with (that is until I fell asleep), reluctantly informed me that I could not receive chemo, because my white blood cell count was too low.  Jeeps, that was unexpected, considering I had just had blood work done not even a week ago and it was fine.  The nurse said that the Dr prescribed a shot to boost the count and that I would be able to receive treatment the next week.  So, I guess that first session did come with some complications.  Nothing serious, or at least, nothing that can't be handled.

OK, so, this shot I just mentioned (the one to boost the blood count), get this!!!  They can't give it to me through my port, they have to shoot me in my stomach or my arm.  (ahhhhhhhhhhhh).  I thought I was done with the freaking needles.  Ugggggg.  OK, so I'll take it in my arm,  I never want to be shot in my belly.  Ewwww, the thought makes me ill.  But guess what!!!!  The nurse says the can use the freezing spray, so hopefully I won't feel a thing.

So, that's that.  No chemo today, shot to boost my blood count, Dr visit next week, and second chemo session next week.  No sweat!!!