My Days on the Water May Be Over

[Bandersnatch]

Thinking of you

[Swamp Girl]

2 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Thinking of you

 

Me too.

[NorthernBasser]

Thanks guys/gals. My first chemo treatment is tomorrow finally. It got pushed back twice now. First time insurance hadn't authorized it in time, even though they authorized the surgery for the port placement a week prior. Make it make sense. So it had to be rescheduled. Then I tested positive for RSV, so they had to reschedule again. 

 

Finally, tomorrow is my first treatment. They wanna do 4-6 treatments. 3 weeks in between each one. They're hoping it at least slows the cancer down/prolongs it.

 

I was able to get my boat out yesterday, which I really needed. Got a little winded at times, but not too bad. Really good therapy. I'm worried how I'm gonna feel with the chemo. Am I gonna feel like fishing? Will I even be able to, physically? Time will tell, I guess.

 

Again, I love and appreciate EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. I hope you all know that. 💚

 

[Swamp Girl]

1 minute ago, NorthernBasser said:

I was able to get my boat out yesterday, which I really needed.

 

I bet. So glad you launched.

 

2 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I'm gonna feel with the chemo. Am I gonna feel like fishing? Will I even be able to, physically? Time will tell, I guess.

 

You won't know until you're there, but across the nation, we're all thinking of you. Praying. Hoping. Wishing.

[DaubsNU1]

Thanks for the update @NorthernBasser.

 

Strength to you friend!

 

Thoughts and prayers!!!

[GRiver]

Whole bait bucket full of mojo heading your way.

[12poundbass]

7 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

I'm worried how I'm gonna feel with the chemo. Am I gonna feel like fishing? Will I even be able to, physically? Time will tell, I guess.

 

When I went through my chemo therapy I paid attention to the different colors they gave me. I was given a cocktail that was yellow, orange, and red. Each time I received these cocktails required a weeks stay in the hospital. Yellow, no big deal, orange, I was a little weak and lethargic, and the “red stuff” I called it, absolutely knocked me on my butt and I did nothing but sleep for about 14-16 hrs a day for about two weeks. My schedule was in a week out two. 
 

Keep in mind this was 23 years ago, my treatment was very aggressive because my cancer was very aggressive but also responded very well to treatment. Regardless of how you feel, I highly recommend you have someone go with you and sunscreen of some type is an absolute must because I’m assuming they’ll put you on steroids. I’d highly recommend someone take the fish off for you as well because your immune system is going to be highly compromised.

 

Keep fighting and a positive mindset goes a long way.