I met with my local radiology-oncologist Friday and I am very happy with the staff and the doctor. He explained the process, we discussed my fears & struggles, he wasn’t dismissive or rushed, and was easy & pleasant. I know they will take very good care of me. That helps.
I will have my mapping appointment on the 23rd. This involves another CT and making a radiation mask. I will return (likely) the 29th and will do so every weekday for 2 weeks for treatments. The sessions last only 10-20 minutes and I’ll go to work afterward. We are not expecting results for 4-6 weeks after the treatments are over. The radiation dose is less than they use for cancer treatments so the side effects shouldn’t be as bad. I’m grateful for that.
I’m glad to have the steroid infusions behind me and look forward to the side effects to dissipate. The weather has suddenly changed but my feet won’t go into my close toed shoes! So I’ll be rocking my summer kicks looking like I don’t know the seasons have changed. I only gained 7lbs over the 12 weeks and I know without a doubt, it’s all fluid. I will certainly miss the energy they gave me but I doubt Steven will miss motor mouth Thursday’s!
We return to Vanderbilt next week. Since I declined so much between the last two visits they need to check on things sooner now. I’m hoping we’ll get a longer break this time; the trip and appointments are exhausting. But the time with Steven...*swoon*.
This has hit me kinda hard and my village has certainly rallied. Sweet reminders have came at the most God timed moments that I can do hard things. You guys are amazing....I am so grateful for all of the messages, texts, cards, and especially the prayers.
