Travels with Zombie - Chemo Cycle 2 and beyond

[IamtheZombie]

The previous thread is approaching capacity so just preparing this one.

Link to previous thread here

Thinking of you today zombie x

Blocked parotid gland.

Ouchie! I had one of those although it wasn't that big! I seen to remember thinking about eating lemon helped as it stimulate saliva production.

Oh I had that years ago, quite uncomfortable, they washed out the duct for me at the Dental Hospital in a nearby town, and luckily it has never recurred.

You just don't need it at the moment!

Kind thoughts to you

Ooof. Ow.

Um, I've been around a while years under various names and mostly don't post on your threads Zombie

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I can never say anything as well as other people do.

Oh no Zombie, I hope it's not too painful. Is this to do with your treatment or something entirely separate ? Will you have to have anything done or will it just go on it's own ? As if you don't have nough on your plate .

Thanks all.

I've had this several times. It never lasts more than a few days at most. Eventually the stone will dislodge and all will be well. At least it won't get infected thanks to the Ciprofloxacin.

Luis, don't be a stranger. Just come and talk shite to distract me.

Shite is my speciality

For zombie ,

Hope the parotoid gland is going down today. And that you are feeling as OK as possible.

Hi Zombie, here's hoping there is an improvement all round today. I have certainly learnt some things from your thread, I have never heard of that gland before ! I have now googled it so a bit more informed.
Did you have an apt with someone today or have I got that mixed up ?

Oh gosh, zombie, what a pain.
That parotid gland really needs to back off - you have enough on your plate.

Sending nasty gerr'off vibes to your gland and the chemo aches & pains.

Feel better. xx

Ouch, that looks like it hurts, hope it buggers off soon.

Have you got some visitors at the week-end?

You need people to wait on you and pop your corks

Hope you have been a bit more comfortable today Zombie. Are you managing to eat? I seem to remember the pain was always worse after eating.
If you can't eat, just drink champers .

Hope you get some rest tonight.

Hope you are feeling better today Zombie

Thinking of you

Hi Zombie, hope you are much improved today and that your gland has now gone back to normal. How are the injections going or have they stopped now ?

Hope you have had a better day today, Zombie

Thinking of you and thought I'd talk a bit of shite, as promised.

Every year I tell my clients how to keep cool, drink plenty, tips 'n' tricks.

How come I can't do it for myself? I'm a sweaty dishrag today

Anyway I hope the gland has retreated for you and you're staying cool yourself. Good wishes x

Hi zombie

Just caught up with all the news after a busy three weeks...

I'm back in the uk after sorting out housing, schools and hospitals in kl for the big move in sept.

Home to spend to time with my dm.

Hope you are feeling better, that block gland doesn't loom much fun!

Big hugs...

Evening all.

Thank you, fella. Those are lovely!

magi, mummy, ljny, Bee and Allalone. The parotid gland was still on full rampage yesterday. It really went mad when I ate and I had a couple of very painful hours. I also slept 18 hours yesterday. That (fingers crossed) seems to have done the trick.

Today has been a good day, Capt, mummy, Chicky, Luis and Barbie. I've been watching the news on telly, had a long soaky bath, gave myself the WORST manicure and pedicure ever and went shopping. The parotid gland has sorted itself out and I was able to enjoy dinner.

Enjoy spending time with your DM, Barbie.

ZombieHugs™ to all. xxx

Chuffed for you

Hope you sleep well again x

And Magi hugs back to you too!

Hi Zombie, that looks painful I'm glad it's somewhat better now.
I often read your posts and just want to say you're an inspiration the way you deal with it all
Can I join the cancer is crap group?

I hope so as well, Luis!

Thanks, magi. xx

Thanks, only. You can join the cancer is crap group, the cancer is a bastard group and the cancer sucks shit through a straw group.

Zombie, I will gladly join your group.
Do you have any plans for the weekend, or will it be a peaceful rest kinda thing?
How long is current chemo cycle? My DH had chemo tablets, think it was to save the NHS cleaning up more sick.
Whilst waiting with the masses to go in for radiotherapy, Steve managed to be sick in a woman's open handbag, she was very kind, luckily.
Thought that make you giggle.