11/28/12

If u can avoid people at all cost when u don't feel good, do it. When u know u can be in a toxic, menopausal state and chocolate donuts don't help, avoid people and speaking. For the past 2 days I felt like that and there was no warning.

11/25/12

Burn baby burn! Put miaderm on almost every 2 hrs today. Good times, Friday Linda,Carrie and I put up the below lawn ornaments. Made me so happy. Even daniel liked it. Thought he'd give me one of those, "oh lawd" looks but he says they r cute.
My sissy sent me a radiation care package n some cookies to share with shirley. Had dinner with Shirley kins to give her cookies n some of radiation care package since I already had items from my Linda Linda.
I hope I sleep good tonight. 3 more days of penicillin. 8 more days of radiation.

11/20/12

Had a little scare tonight. Around 940pm im reaching for the carrots from laying down on the couch. I felt a sharp pain at my rib cage. I went to grab my phantom boob to lift her up n touch my rib cage.
Painful that I had the pain as well as a painful reminder that she's not there anymore. I'm ok, think I just strained it a bit. No heat or swelling. Ok we've been watching too much greys anatomy.
I'm on penicillin for 7 days. Dentist said my dead tooth from last years root canal might be problem. As for now I'm taking 100 mg of aspirin few times a day, 500 mg penicillin, thyroid and magnesium, ambien at night. I love getting old.
My friend Linda is so sweet. She calls me yesterday asking if it's laundry day. I told her in my biggest hug voice that I was
getting a lymphatic massage after my 12 minute tanning session. But the massage didn't happen;( little did i know they were 1 hour behind due to a newbie. She kept moving. I was new once so I remained patient then we all applauded her for her good attitude on her first day of her 6 week treatment. Group therapy tomorrow.

Daniel gave me a great massage tonight after he put aloe on my chest and below my arm pit. He's very patient with me as he's eager to help me n not hurt me.

11/17/12

1st cancer now Hostess going bankrupt!!!! Oh lawd. It's a sign. Don't have the Hostess treats, won't get cancer. One less thing to worry about.
On a more serious note, I'm popping aspirin every 4 hrs. My tooth or my nerves in the back by the already pulled wisdom tooth when I was 16, is killing me!! I have an 11am dentist appt on Monday. I saw him last week n he said X-rays r fine n I should brush n floss aggressively.
Had a great time on Friday having crepes
And getting Mano/pedi with Shirley. I'm so glad she n I have good days that we can share

11/12/12

8th day of radiation. 40 min drive to Oakland every day 1 way, for a 15 minute procedure. Some pain today. Felt stronger than the other times. Skin feels stretchy more. I've put the aloe Vera on it every day but it doesn't take away the skin/chest walls getting tighter. Hurt a bit as I sneezed but took it like a champ. I'm having trouble still sleeping n getting comfortable as I have to elevate my arm above my heart especially when I sleep. I toss n turn n hope my arm doesn't fall asleep when I lay on my side.
I still have gum/nerve pain n dr said floss more. I asked my oncologist for a pet scan, it's my right to have one. Eager to hear his response to my email.
All in all, I'm ready for Xmas. Craving some homemade stuffing n gravy now!!

11/7/12

Lymphedema!!! My lymphedema PT didn't diagnose me but she's going to discuss me with my oncologist to put on paper another diagnosis. I didn't expect it so soon. Knew it might happen. I could've prevented it a bit better by wearing my compression sleeve more. Just a bit sad tonight wanting carbs. My armpits don't like the aluminum free deoderant toms of main. Allergic pits not fun. I have to electric shave my pits soon since hair is growing back. Sooo bummed. I enjoyed not having to worry about those things.
On a less depressing My eyebrows are coming back but my lower eye lashes are still yet to be seen. Oh well. Hair on my big ole head is growing nicely, Grey!!! but coming back none the less.

11/2/12

Rested all day!! Was 30 mins early to my radiation appointment. 20 mins later I was done and excited. Scared for a moment when the machine was rotating and hit my arm. He said, oh normally we get in before it rotates back. He said it twice like it was something that always happened. Don't think he said sorry but he was nice n professional!!! Day 2 n the only side effects today are minor skin redness n mild burn.

11/1/12

Radiation went fine. Appointment was for 11am. I picked up linda at 10. I fixed her connectivity problem and we made it to oakland in time. They were running 25 mins behind. I had 2 sips of the coffee they gave me and then they were ready for me. I wasn't nervous until they took down my gown, 2 guys I just met by the way, and put my arms in stirrups. They started marking my chest with blue dashes so they can line me up for radiation. Procedure was only 12 mins. I barely felt it. Only
Mild burn/tingle after but procedure was good. Hella tired 2 hrs after procedure. We ate linch, i took linda home n took a nap. I get to go 4:15 every day for 5 weeks. Yay me.