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Depending on her treatment scale, it will change.
At low to even moderate doses, depending on she handles it individually, she could remain at least somewhat active. On my ramp up I was still doing P90X (albeit modified for my legs), once we hit the first phase, I was down to 2 or 3 times a week, in the third phase, and heaviest doses, I was doing good to walk to my car without sobbing from exhaustion.
But I was hardly an athlete on day one, so I'm betting from my personal experience, that she'll be able to handle it fairly well. But really the doctor will tell you to "rest and only do as much as you can without over-stressing".
That's a Doctor answer. Fuck that. It was the over-stressing that kept me going. If she's a trainer, she'll know when too much is too much.
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I'm sorry (in an empathy way), it sucks (in an obvious way), focus on what's most important (in an unnecessary advice way), and let us amuse you with what words we have left available to us.
Hope everything turns out okay for you guys, thoughts and wishes are with you.
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I don't really know about that. She drives herself until she collapses, even when she doesn't have cancer. I'm just not sure if I need to be the voice that tells her to slow down and take it easy sometimes or if that'll just make her feel helpless.
I guess I'll just have to be sensitive to whatever she's going through when it comes up.
We can probably do all your homework for you.
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It's Organic Chemistry, I understand if you want to change your mind on this one
Me too man, Stale is the shit
So like mixing chemicals? Shit, I can do that!
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Ed & Larry : "Doesn't matter."
I would keep that to yourself. Everyone is different, but the added frustration and stress is something you don't need during treatment. She may be totally and 100% different than me. Not everyone handles that kind of assistance the same way, personally I rail against it. but I'm not the rule.
The last thing you need to do is remind her as she gets weaker during treatment, trust me, she knows. That much is universal.
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Haha no. Org chem is crazy complicated compared to inorganic chem.
But with atoms locked in chemical bonds, juggling electrons.
All right, thanks for the good advice man. I'll shut up about it unless she wants to talk.
Also, I understand appetite can be a bitch through chemo/radiation. Are there any foods that you were able to actively desire/eat/keep down? My wife loves to eat, so this is going to be one of the sadder things to happen to her.
A friend of my cousin just got done with months of chemo treatments, its rough but I'm sure you guys will make it through, and you've got everybody here hoping for the best and willing to lend a hand in whatever way we can if you both need it.
You and your wife are in my thoughts.
What?
Josh, if you need help with your organic homework, come talk to me.
I appreciate it man. I am sure I'll be missing lectures and ochem isn't something you can phone in.
Josh I don't know you well, but I offer my compassion and sympathies. I am not entirely talented in the subject, but I am a soon-to-be chemistry teacher who has already completed training in organic chemistry. I can offer as much conceptual help as I can, as well as my empathy to your suffering.
I love indian foods with a passion, but even walking near them caused me to lose it during treatment.
this last time, personally I devolved into a child, the only things that didn't make me immediately and violently ill were things like spaghettios and goldfish crackers. very bland, very soft, very easy to digest.
What she can handle will again be a very individual thing. During previous rounds, I've only been able to handle ice chips and plain yogurt.
In others I was able to handle most things, but select foods would just empty my stomach on contact or even smell.
It's also different with me since mine is centralized in my stomach and intestines. Her mileage will vary and unfortunately it's something that will differ person to person.
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Thanks Usagi! It's hot as hell in Texas right now but depending on when she starts getting treatment and how much hair loss she'll be experiencing, she may want a nice comfy hat. I'll ask her about it.
And thanks to everybody who posted their support so far. It's awesome to have a place to be able to vent about this and get overwhelming understanding and empathy.
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Absolutely, it gets cold in doctor's offices and infusion centers even if it's baking hot outside!
Ha. I wasn't getting this creative at the doctor's office. The first five minutes alone after the news dropped, all I could think about was the baby on the way and how it might have to be delivered as early as 12 weeks before it is due. Fuck was the only word I said for those five minutes.
music/phone will only get her so far before she needs more distraction.
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Be strong.
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She has a laptop... with Civ V on it. How long do infusions last?
I will kick you square in the dick.
Last thing you need to be doing is finally trying to come to an understanding about something important when you are both at the rock bottom of an emotional roller coaster.
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Just one
more
infusion
Depends on her treatment scale.
a few hours normally, though my last round was "rapid-infusion" therapy.
it sucked. bad. but I was in and out in 90 minutes, give or take 15.
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