Hi Pat.
It is good to hear that you have had a good experience with your first VCD. My Mother in Law starts today and is very worried about the side effects. She is in a similar position to you in that she has heart and kidney problems as a result of the MM.
Unfortunately, she is in hospital at the moment but we're hoping she will be coming home soon once they stabilise her heart.
I really hope she doesn't get any side effects either.
Good luck with your treatment.
Pia