Today was my 22nd radiation treatment. That means only 12 to go. This is an exciting countdown!! I saw my Dr. today and he said things are going very well. My skin has broken down in several places which is painful at times, but I am using neosporin and gobs of lotion regularly as directed. I also got a prescription for something a little stronger which I will get tomorrow.
The worst part of this has been that darn old wound from the infection. The packing of one of the holes was getting terribly painful. Dr. Godellas, who is watching the wound, came down from surgery to radiology to see me. (He also saw me at our Big Hearts concert when he came to hear his daughter sing!) He said the wound looks good considering that radiation delays healing. Now Tim only has to pack the less painful of the two holes and we can let the other one close up. Hurray!!!!!
Last Friday we were able to go out to dinner at Roy's downtown with Emily and Dan. We had a great time catching up. When we got home we watched old videos of when the kids were little. Yes, we laughed alot!
That's all for now,
Karen
Hi Karen! Laughter is the best medicine! :) I'm always inspired by how you manage to find the silver lining in this ordeal. May God continue to bless you with a cheery disposition and the strength to face each day. You're doing great! Love, Karen M.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to spend time with your kids and watched old movies of them...just keep looking forward now. This will be over soon....Nancy
ReplyDeleteGood to see you at Roosevelt yesterday, Karen. You really are doing wonderfully with such a great attitude. I truly admire you! Now, on to the countdown for the radiation treatments. Hope you're able to treat the burns so they are a lot less painful. Hang in there, honey!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI somehow lost your post for a while. A new Comcast system has made me lose some of my links. Glad to find you again and to read your countdown. Thinking about you every day and pulling for you as you near the end of your treatment. Sending hugs your way!
Sue