We learned that her CBC levels were very low so the radiation center decided to cease her treatment until Monday to allow her body to heal. She has no immunity right now to ward off any infections so no one who is ill can visit her right now.
We went to the chemo center where mom received 2 liters of saline mixed with sugar and salt to balance electrolytes. She was talkative and seemed to have more energy. I could see her eyes! They didn't seem half-closed and her pallor looked much better. I was so relieved! She almost seemed like her old self.
So the nurse and I kept telling her over and over again how important it was to keep eating and drinking. I asked mom, "Don't you feel better than you did yesterday? Do you feel the difference?" To which she replied to both questions, "Yes." I said, "That should be the motivator to make you want to continue to eat and drink more and force yourself to even if you don't want to. Just remember how tired and worn out you felt and how close you were to ending up in the hospital." I advised her to get more intravenous fluids on Friday to hold her over the weekend just to be on the safe side and probably at least 3 times a week until all of her treatment is completed. Can't hurt.
So when we got home, I made sure she took her medication, drank some Gatorade and ate some dinner.
She seemed almost like she was in a good mood tonight. Thank you lord.
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