#8 – And Then I Got High…
15th Feb 2019 – I struggled with no appetite today, so it was good timing that I had my first appointment with a dietitian booked in. I never realised, but as part of my health insurance I have access to a dietitian, exercise physiologist and psychologist via video link as well as a FREE Garmin – the only perk of having cancer! Obviously my appetite is not the same anymore, but it’s also a lot harder than I thought to just eat. I know I need to eat well and often but that’s definitely easier said than done. The chat with the dietitian was really helpful and she gave me some tips to bulk up my meals with protein, which seems to be an easier alternative to forcing myself to eat. I had some visitors today which was lovely 😊 It’s always nice for me to catch up with friends and family but I think it’s helpful for them to see me to realise that I’m actually doing ok!
16th Feb 2019 – Back on the brownies last night and I slept perfectly! Had Baxter taken out this morning and then managed to get in a couple of hours work from home. I found a mouth ulcer today, which is another fun side effect of chemo.. Tried to get rid of it straight away so out came the salt rinse – ew! I wasn’t hazy or in any pain today so assuming that means I might be starting to get used to the brownies. Which is ok, because I’ve upgraded to trying out THC oil. Started with 1 drop tonight and ended up sleeping for over 10 hours 😴
17th Feb 2019 – Progressed to 2 drops of oil tonight…
18th Feb 2019 – 😵 I can officially now say that I have been high! And wow.. Found out the hard way that I shouldn’t progress quite so quickly with the oil. So what freaked me out the most was that I had the oil at 8pm last night and at 9am this morning I was out of my mind! Dizzy, seeing purple and white sparkles and feeling like I was standing in the Dubai Desert with sand flying – very loudly – out of my ears 🤯 It was a very odd experience and I still don’t understand how I slept for 12 hours and woke up with a high! I thought if I had the oil and it made me tired, I’d sleep and wake up the next morning completely fine or a little bit hazy. So I’ve decided to leave the oil this week and start fresh with it again next week. And gradually build up the amount of drops over a week or two! The at home nurse came out this morning to change my PICC dressing, so that was another thing I had to worry about while feeling high! My blood pressure was lower than usual and my temperature was higher than usual so I had to keep an eye on that throughout the day. Luckily all was fine and I just had to have some panadol for a headache that was most likely due to dehydration. I had a little bit of abdomen pain this afternoon/evening but wasn’t going near the oil again so had a brownie instead!
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And this is probably the only time a mother has said this to her child ….keep doing the drugs haha! Still so very proud of you and the way you are handling this. Love you 😘😘😘😘
Space Cadet haha, you so look like one in the bottom pic.! hugs & kisses coz i don’t have emojis on my pc!
Hahahahahahaha in the Dubai desert 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Keely. Comfortably Numb and Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd sound totally amazing stoned……or so I have heard… how would I know…..umm..yeah cuz.
You are going great. Stay positive.
Give Anthony a special hug. You have a great guy there who must love you tremendously.
You’re amazing Keely with how you are tackling this bastard and sounds like you are totally kicking arse!! I had a teary at Anthony sending you with a card and choccies when he couldn’t come with you- what a sweetheart and an amazing team you both make! Sending you so many good vibes and lots of love! Xxx
Oh Mel, isn’t he the sweetest 💕
It’s a bit of a learning curve for everyone hey !
Glad to hear to are trying new things, and working out what works best for you xxx
You’re doing so well, we are still sending our love and strength to you both 😘😘
Keely you’re doing an amazing job, you’ll get through this. Love to you and Marra. Pat and Jenny xx
Off your nut on oil … love it … and so would the nurses
I couldn’t help but have a little chuckle about the oil. Who would have thought going from 1 to 2 drops would make such a huge difference & who would have thought the brownie cakes would be safer at this point?! 😂 I hope your gradual increase to 2 drops works out better for you babe! Keep smashin’ it! xox
I know right!! Glad everyone – including myself – is getting a kick out of my new experiences!
HAHA I know!! Certainly this little anti-drug Keely had no idea about the effects! Brownies are a double win because they taste great too 😜
Hi Keely I’ve just jumped on board your blog. Sending all my positive vibes your way. Your brownie posts crack me up. Keep smiling xxx belle (em & kels friend)
You’re nothing short of amazing Keely. Truly an inspiration. Sending all our good vibes so you can kick its arse!!! #fuckcancer x
Well done honey! You look amazing. You could always dab a bit of oil behind your ears and smell amazing too!!!!!!!!
I think of you every day and look forward to reading your blog. And I mean it when I say that if you’re at the Big Mac call me. Get reception to call me. Ext 97585. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rocking PJ’s and special brownies seems to be your new thang lol. By the way love those PJ’s 🥰! So glad that we can read these updates. I will be in touch for a visit. Loved your mum’s #snoopdogwouldapprove hahaha! My mum, is heading to surgery for her hip replacement so my spare time is going to be a bit on the thin side. Having said that I will come and see you when I can, I will text first. Relay for Life is on baby! #TeamKeely #Keely’sPositiveParty 😘😘😘
Hi Keely. Sending lots of positive vibes your way. X
You’re doing amazingly.
Try carrot juice for the mouth ulcers if you can stomach it.
Alicia (Hozza’s Sister In Law and Virginia’s hairdresser 🙂)