I went through 5 weeks of intense radiation treatment. I started August 19th and my last treatment was Sept. 20th. Radiation wasn't as bad I thought it was going to be ..... UNTILL the end lol. It started off with them tattooing me to plan where the beams would go, it was important to make sure they were consistent everyday. I received treatment everyday Monday -Friday and had to travel to Hamilton for each treatment. The treatment took about 10 min from start to finish. It took longer to drive there and home. I have to thank Dean for driving me to majority of my appointments and my mother for watching Alyssa majority of the time, I don't know what I would do without there help. Every week I'd meet with my radiation oncologist and she kept saying my symptoms would get worse lol. She was right, as it got closer to the end I started to experience more symptoms. My skin between thighs was red and burnt, very painful to walk. Each week got worse and worse. It was a really emotional and tough time but somehow I made it through ..... No idea how but I did!!!
Parents and Dan came down today. My day started off with physio, standing up and moving my legs around to sit in the chair again. I did it, even tho I was terrified. My mind takes over and controls everything and I don't know how to stop it. Any suggestions are welcome? Once Dan got here he pushed me around in the wheelchair and took me down to see the Xmas tree. I think he enjoys pushing me around, he just wishes he could do pop a wheelies lol!!!!! After my physio was finished my doctor came in to see me. She took my 2 drains out and catheter. Yeah I am no longer attached by Iva's, tubes etc etc. The spot where I had the infection is looking good. Majority of my staples are out. AND I saved the best for last ........ On Wednesday I'm being transfered to Freeport to start my rehab. I'm excited but have some mixed feelings about that bc I'll have new physio ladies, doctors etc. My fav doc even tho he waked me up eve...
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