My 35 trips to radiation are done. I just wish the pain could turn off and stop just like the radiation treatments. When Wes and I first arrived, we were called from the lobby to the nurses station which alarmed me. I'd been battling some fatigue, and am really working to keep from getting dehydrated and I has no clue why I would go to the nurses station. Ends up Vicki, the nurse with the sweet, comforting voice, had three KU golf balls for me in a prescription bottle with the directions: 'Hit the heck out of the ball." It not only made my day, but made me smile. I needed a smile. I got hugs from all the lovely nurses. They liked the fact that for 35 days straight, I wore a KU shirt.
The pain from the radiation is miserable. Swallowing food or liquid is like turmoil on my throat. The Dr. told me the pain will last for about another week, but gave me a prescription for some different pain meds that can hopefully help with this incredible pain. I will be glad when I can get on a normal diet. Soft foods and liquids are very bland after a while.
I haven't been blogging much as I haven't had the energy. I hope and continue to pray that this journey is successful, and that the chemo and radiation are shrinking the tumors. Please continue to pray.
Much Love,
Julie
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Julie,
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad to hear that your treatments are over. We pray for you nightly that you recover. Hope you get to feeling better soon.
Love,
Kody and Tonya Kasselman
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI think about you every day and hope you continue to keep your spirits up. With your daily trips to KC behind you, perhaps you can get some much needed rest and begin to feel a little more able to tackle each day.
Love and Prayers,
Angela Broaddus
Julie, So glad you completed the treatments. Keep resting and letting the healing occur on your throat. Praying each day you will have a good report on the next scans. Hang in there Mary Jo
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