Yes, some members are fortunate enough to sail right thru their treatments. The common link in those patients is they pushed themselves with their intake. That is what is in your control and needs to be your focus.

Over the years Ive become a broken record with the following advice.... Every single day you must take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48-60 oz of water. Getting more in is great and can be beneficial. I cant stress this enough! Every patient thinks its ok to skimp here and there, it wont make a difference in the whole scheme of things. By cheating, you are only cheating yourself. When going thru it, you will have a better understanding of this thought process.

As far as hydration goes, do not stop drinking. The swallowing muscles can quickly 'forget' how to work correctly. Later there will be bigger issues if you stop drinking every single day. Even taking small sips thru out the day gets those muscles working. Ask your doc for an open prescription to get hydrated in the chemo lab. This is an underused tool to help you avoid dehydration and all the problems that go along with it. After getting a couple bags of fluid, you will feel great.

Do yourself a huge favor and try not to worry about what is yet to come. It doesnt help and only gets the patient all stressed out. I know know difficult it is not to be concerned about your upcoming treatments. Stay busy, it really does help. Try taking it day by day and put your energies into the things you can control. By doing positive things and keeping busy it will help pass the time in a productive way.

Best wishes!!!!