Debbie’s Story

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Journal entry by Debbie Swartz

Good Morning!! 

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and I apologize! The first two chemo treatments knocked me down a bit but I’m back, feeling better and ready to get this thing over and done!!!

After my first treatment and my stay in the hospital, I was released on August 3rd. I spent the next week getting the diverticulitis under control, went back to work for two days and lo! and behold!....it was time for my next chemo! I had round #2 on August 15th and got a sinus infection on August 19th!! Dr. V gave me the ZPak to take to make sure the infection didn’t get out of control. I haven’t been able to smell or taste anything for the past 6 days but at least I’m not running fever and don’t feel bad.....just very tired which is a result of my chemo drugs! I’m planning on going back to work tomorrow and working until my next treatment on September 5th.....then I’ll be off the next week and back to work again. I am hoping the rest of rounds are infection free! Just makes it a little tougher to fight when the WBC’s are like zero! 

I can’t thank you all enough for your cards, your prayers and words of encouragement along with trying to help Heather and I out with appointments and errands—I’m still trying to figure out how I’ve been so blessed with such a support team!! Never forget how much you mean to me—I love you!!! 

That’s it for now!!! Hope everyone is enjoying the last bit of Summer!!! 




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