Blog of Random Thoughts
Each time you visit the cancer center you get a bracelet to wear. If you kept it from the day before they do not print you a new one. Mel wanted me to get rid of it this weekend and wondered why I kept it on. Whenever I get new clothes, for fun I like…
I have completed my first 5 days of treatment and it seemed to be quite easy. First rest day has been a bit tough. Anything touching my stomach is a bit painful as it is like I have sunburns across my abdomen. The issue is that we are in a cold arena so I am…
I have finished 5 days of treatment now and at the moment I feel much better than I anticipated that I would at this stage of the journey. My abdomen is a bit sensitive, but that was to be expected as it is supposed to be like a sunburn. Originally when I went through treatment…
Last night we had people over to finish some more details of the kitchen renovations. Mel and I had slid the mini fridge into the space, but it was tight and not perfectly aligned. As I have the strength of a 5 year old I could not help out much. Our floors are slightly tilted…
Yesterday my goal was to not nap and work throughout the day and see what the impact at the end of the day would be. As the day progressed I was more tired, and as of right now with increased fatigue I do not drive in the afternoon as I am not sure if cognitively…
Yesterday was far more tiring than I had anticipated. We went to Costco last night and I struggled to get through the whole shopping process. The kids helped me out and i literally just went d own some aisles and the kids ran and went and got everything. By the time we got to the…
I just finished my first day of treatment. I did not need to wear a gown and they placed a piece of plastic on my stomach as the treatment is superficial. The Radiation Tech mentioned that I might have nausea and to tell them if I do. The oncologist mentioned that it might happen and…
I finally have my radiation appointment booked for next Monday and then I will hear what the rest of my schedule will be. We are leaving to go to Timmins next weekend so hopefully it will not be too late. It was interesting because when they called they initially said that I had to fast…
I am still not use to how easily fatigued I still get. People who have had a c section or have gone through it with a partner I think understand. Motion of moving up and down repeatedly that activates my core fatigues me over time. Yesterday we spent time unpacking things for the kitchen and…
Clarity makes such a big difference to how I feel. Yesterday was a bit of a long day at the hospital and those seats are not super comfortable, but last night I slept well. A lot of the previous anxiety that I may have had went away after talking with the doctor. What we know…