O + V: Update Two!

[DRM18]

Kind of a non-event here, but what the heck: just trying to be consistent with these updates.

Took my 1st-ever dose of Venetoclax this morning. 5:30am, to be precise. (No Obinutuzumab infusion this week: not until next Friday.)

Got IV hydration at the clinic at 10am, just to be safe. (Dr’s orders.)

Got a blood draw at 12:30pm, checking for Tumor Lysis, of which there were no signs. Probably helped that, overall, I imbibed around 130 ounces of fluids today(!). Labs looked pretty good overall, I was told. Plasma was “great.”

No noticeable side effects, save for a headache, which might be from excessive hydration, honestly.

Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s off to the bathroom (for the 15th time today) ...

[PlanetaryKim]

haha! I hear ya! I think the only side effects I have had so far have been due to excessive hydration. lol!

[LovelyLilyGirl]

Sounds like treatment is going well. Stay strong.

[DRM18 in reply to LovelyLilyGirl]

You too Iris!

[Hidden]

Your non-event looks like progress to me. Please keep the good news coming.

Owen

[DRM18 in reply to Hidden]

I hope to be able to, Owen. I’m not sugar-coating anything, & it’s a profound pleasure to not have reason to want to.

—Dave!

[Justasheet1]

DRM,

Thanks for the updates. It really helps people understand the process with V.

May God bless you and keep well throughout the whole process.

Jeff

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

You'll walk for plenty of exercise today after the hydration. Thank you for the update.

[DRM18 in reply to cllady01]

Yep, just grocery shopped, cleaned the house, took a longish walk, ... & imbibed my 60th ounce of fluids. Day is young!

[Sierrastar in reply to DRM18]

You can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning. Then it’s point Percy at the porcelain every 20 minutes. Elizabeth.

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

I would say, Ebb and Flow, but probably you will err on the side of ebb, with your fluid intake!.. Best wishes for some rest when needed.

[DRM18 in reply to cllady01]

Ha! Well, there’s been a lotta flowing too, if you know what I’m saying ...

[cllady01 Former Volunteer in reply to DRM18]

Oh, I said that backwards, didn't I? But, maybe it depends on what we mean by err?

I know you busy with the flow--I need to get busy with my word order.