A Problem Already?

There is a problem at radiation. Even though I can't make myself sleep at night it seems when I'm supposed to be still as a cadaver my eyes close and my muscles spasm which is a very bad thing. I pulled myself off my marks for the machine. It happened Friday and the machine had to be reset, my CT test was scrapped for a new one and I lengthened my stay in the now torture room for another hour. No one was happy with me that day especially the patients with appointments after me and probably the staff too.

All weekend I've been worried about my radiation room narcolepsy. My arms are above my head and I can't bring anything in the room to stay awake although what would work. Maybe if I had pajamas on because I'm wide awake in bed.

I was going to call this morning to see if I could change my appointment to the mornings but realized the people I need to make those arrangements with are not available by phone. I'll have to do it today when I go for my appointment (wince, wince). I'm not looking forward to that. I considered drinking a big cup of coffee but I gave up coffee a long time ago--so I could sleep!
I guess I'll be eating a big chunk of my 90% cocoa dark chocolate and probably my next post will be typed tonight when I can't get to sleep.

Another lesson learned although at this moment I can't think what that would be.

The Plan Changed

When I arrived at the radiation office I was told there was a change. Instead of getting treatments daily I'll be getting them every other day. It doesn't make much difference except instead of two weeks total it'll be three weeks out of the sun. There's a Monday holiday in there and I don't know if they'll be open or not. I suspect not.

Anyway I had my first treatment and will have another today so we're on our way. I'll see the radiation doctor after treatment today and we'll talk.

What's Next?

I saw the radiation doctor at the end of April and it was decided that I would get radiation for the cancerous lymph node. That meant that I had to go to the Scottsdale office to get a fitting for the new "pillow" that would allow me to lie in the exact same position in the Tomograph Machine and 3 new tattoos.

It was nearly two weeks before they called me with my Plan. I'll be having 9 treatments for 15 minutes each starting Monday. I choose afternoons this time just for a change. There are no treatments on Saturday and Sunday.

The treatments can cause a skin burn and they caution patients not to go in the sun while we're receiving them. So I've cancelled my golf dates.

I golfed Friday with 3 ladies who always bring me good luck and shot a 90. It's been over a year since I broke 100 so I'm on cloud nine about my golf. I'll be eager to get back to it once my treatments are over. Wish me luck.

Boring but true

I haven't been going to all my workout classes because of the COUGH. I know it seems like such a small thing when compared to the "C" word, but it is driving me crazy. My son tells me that if I closed up the house and stayed inside with the A/C on my cough wouldn't be as bad. I'm sure that's true since it's driven by allergies. But really stay in the house? I need to see my friends at golf and I'm willing to suffer the consequences but not without complaint.

Saturday I went to Julie's class and worked out without too much jumping and that went fine. I didn't go to Kickboxing because it is a harder workout. I'll try Buns & Abbs and maybe that will be fine too.

Don and I hosted a Wisconsin party the last Sunday in April and enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing old friends. Some of them will be leaving for the summer and a few of them will be staying through the heat. We had wonderful weather so we were able to be outside the entire afternoon. It was a perfect day.

We'll be starting our summer session of Ladies golf tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing if I have my swing or if I'll be looking for it on every hole. Wish me luck.