It's bad enough I had to wait until a Monday for my last treatment. Of all my appointments, this one was not early in the morning. I actually had to wait....wait I say until after 1:00 p.m. for my treatment to begin. Then, not only do I get my regular radiation treatment, but what seems like a double dose of it. Like a booster....zap, zap, zap. I was only energized because I realized it was my last treatment and after a lovely lunch with a dear friend (my schlepper for the day), I came home to sleep.
What on earth have they done to me????
My stomach is like a train wreck. I eat to survive, not to enjoy. There is no taste except metallic. The meds will end shortly and the bloated me will eventually start to dissipate. I hope to enjoy some good times and eventually some good food for a while at least before my next "big surgery". I don't want to think about that.
In the meantime, I want to enjoy this grand finale. I have thrown out some meds that were required for radiation and are no longer of any use to me. What a great feeling!!!
I now munch on banana flavoured popsicles to keep hydrated (I can't drink anymore). I eat my lemon drop candies to rid myself of the metallic taste in my mouth and I rest.
I have to deal with the side effects for another 2 - 3 weeks before starting to feel like a human being again and I must say....I am looking forward to it. I want my life back. I want to enjoy my husband and children like the "old days". I want to exercise (I know I can't for a while....don't give me a hard time) I want to be better than I used to be. Yes, it will take some time and hopefully, I have enough of it to get the job done.
I will now take the time to officially thank our dear friends, family and community for pitching in with cooking, shopping, schlepping, talking, visiting, and caring.
I cannot express enough love, thanks, gratitude and appreciation for the overwhelming support we have received during this horrific time.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
With love,
The Positive Thinker
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