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@loribmt

I’m reaching through the computer to give you a virtual hug. You know, it is ok to cry. It’s a relief valve…and can be pretty cathartic. I know this is so hard to see the changes taking place in your husband and you feel helpless. My husband told me the same thing when I was going through my treatments. I was seldom ever sick and had just tons of energy my entire life. Then boom, just like that I was in the fight for my life, lost 40 pounds and looked like a bag of bones. I am now 5 years post cancer. I’m super healthy and feel as though nothing happened!
So that is why I’m here to offer a lifeline. Even though these treatments are horrible at the time, they can work! Our bodies are meant to heal and recover. It still amazes me what my body went through, endured and now fully recovered. I expect your husband will experience the same thing. It’s just going to take time and it will be challenging.

I know your focus is on your husband right now, but don’t forget to take a little time for yourself daily to recharge your batteries. Hugs. Lori.

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That’s all so encouraging, I read that to my husband and he said what a nice note you wrote. Weekends are so relaxing as we don’t have to run anywhere, and it was sunny. We’re in Michigan so mostly inside.

Did you ever have trouble eating, no appetite? Right now my husband can’t eat, he’s a little nauseous and just doesn’t want to eat. He’s had to different meds, zofran and compazine, but didn’t help. Will ask the dr today.