IL2 : Day 2-3

So, this is what I look like a few days in. I just woke up a little while ago and received dose #6 which is pretty much the half way point for the week. They can give me as many as 14, but most people average 10-12. I'm aiming for 12 and if I still feel well enough will try for 13 and 14. The side effects are getting progressively stronger. I do feel like I have the flu combined with a sunburn, however I'm on Tylenol to control most of that. My main issue today is that my face has swollen up into a giant moon head. I mean, my eyelids are like water balloons, so keeping my eyes open is a mission. I've gained 7 pounds in water weight and it just seems to be accumulating there. What can you do? They've said it may start to disperse a little bit, but in the end it'll be gone in a few days.

Other side effects are a pretty perpetual headache and it's difficult to sleep because people are constantly coming in and out throughout the night to check your vitals. Last night I asked for them to knock me out with some Adavan which really helped. I think that's the plan for every night going forward.

The guy across the hall is also blogging. I have to figure out what his blog address is since he's actually had some hallucinations! My friend Judy said that if I started seeing things, she'd come in dressed like my dog so that I could feel like I was getting a visit from my pups. You see... that's a good friend.

Anyhow, my parents are on their way over and I sent Dade home to get some sleep. I really do appreciated all of the comments and emails that everyone has sent. They keep my spirits high.

Wedding related post to follow this afternoon...