Summer 2012 RADS HANG OUT

Raelen:  It's so weird how different each RO practice is as far as their approaches.

Kim:  Yeah!  Good for you.  I was able to take the tape/markets off today.  Don't need them for boosts.  RO said the pinkness will start healing right away except in the incision area where the boosts will be starting tomorrow.  That's assuming my car makes it there with the anticipated 5 inches rain we are supposed to get. 

Kim:  Yep.  Isaac is bringing it to us!  

Happy for all of you who have sailed thru radiation so well. I am still on a "break" from rads until next Tuesday. I still have breast swelling, soreness, a decent amount of redness and some red spots. I'm very concerned about continuing radiation. I am still supposed to have 20 more treatments! Ugh. Worried about how I will hold up.. And worried about long term side effects and appearance of my skin. Not liking radiation one bit!

Diane: sorry to hear what you and your skin are going through. Sucks.

KCB:  I am like Susannah.  I get so tired around 8.  I can make it through the day, but I just can't manage to stay up in the evening.  One more week.....5 more treatments.  Off to my first boost this a.m.

KCB: I have had 28 treatments, 5 more to go. Radiation affects everyone differently. I had a friend that was never bothered by fatigue at all. I know someone else that gets so tired she goes straight home and takes a nap. She doesn't work, though. I think most people fall somewhere in between.

I do get a little tired in the afternoon, around 3PM, but I found that going for a brief walk seems to help. The RO had advised me to walk to help with fatigue. I also usually walk back and forth to my treatment each day, about 3/4 mile each way, so that helps, too.  However, the past week or so, I am really walking at a snail's pace coming back from treatment as I am so tired. I've taken the bus a few times lately because I am too tired to walk.  If I had a physically demanding job,  it would be tougher, but I sit at a desk most of the day.   Some suggestions: try to go to bed earlier and drink lots of water. You'll do fine and it will be over before you know it. 

Thanks Susannah, kjiberty and kitty for weighing in...I know we all react differently but it still really helps to hear from real people who are living it right now, to hear the range if possibilities...

Had a very nice day "off" so far.

i am wondering if some of my "tired" during the day is the fact that i actually start to relax and get comfy on the table then poof- they are done! kindof like they are iteruppting my "almost nap"..hope that makes sense!

yesterday, i helped my daughter finish moving out of her two story apt. i am exhausted today! but it's a good feeling....

i , too, find that at about 8 at nite i am ready for bed -i try to make it til 10 but lately i've had to wake up shortly past 9 to go to bed! i would be ok with that (if i lived alone) but hubby really misses me all day long and hates when i go to bed early....he's lonely-no life!

Well, darn.

Lumpynme:  "Robert Goren" is crazy.  That was always my fav L & O show.  At least you are not being awakened by a dog barfing all over your floor.  It has happened 4 times in the past week  We took her to the vet and she had emergency surgery for a stomach obstruction (you know how animals are--they will eat anything).  Well, we (and she was) lucky.  If we had waiting a day she would be gone.  She had surgery at noon and came home at 6.  She's pretty lethargic, but our Abby is with us.  

Thanks, Kim.  Oh yeah..My air conditioner broke on Friday; the guy had to come back and fix it (1700)yesterday.  Needless to say, September is starting out as a very EXPENSIVE month.

Hello to All!!!

Just checking in on some of my favorite threads and people here!!!!!  Glad to hear everyone is moving forward with the rads and upbeat about their progress.  Sorry to hear that for some of you have had a rough time with the rads.  I know all of you are trying to make the best out of whatever treatment phase you are in.

Thank goodness for non-stop episodes of Law and Order since those infomercials just don't do much for me.  Now, I know I'm not watching it alone---- everyone else here  who is awake at that time is also watching !!!!

onvacation- Make sure you don't speed through West U.-- the WUPO are notorious for tickets on Buffalo Speedway!!! 

kjliberty- Hope your sweet dog gets better soon!!!  Glad that a/c repairman came out and fixed that a/c quickly even though wasn't an inexpensive fix.  I know I couldn't do without a/c living here in Houston!

Although my journey does not include radiation, I think of all of you often and hope each of you is doing well and moving forward.   Wishing everyone minimal side effects!!!!

karen..so glad your abby is ok! i am having severe flea issues here with my dog and cat and really am thinking of putting both of them in a huge plastic bag with a "bomb"--no-seriously i would NEVER do that ..i shouldn't kid....

last year i went to college full time while working-had to stop due to moving here after my bc dx--anyhow- my focus was on human services and i loved the psyche classes- i think that's part of what i love about goren's character!i am anxious to get back to school but it's not ready to be put back on my plate just yet- i need to get thru my tx etc...

laundramat-oh gosh..i went once after we moved here and it was enough to make me break down and buy a washer and dryer ....

an adoption shower? how cool! i was adopted....

well it's monday and i have done nothing- i DID shop saturday after helping my daughter move- and i cooked yesterday....and watched tv and did a few hours on pinterest...i have a list (in my head) a mile long of stuff i should do and just no energy still to do any of it!before i know it  i'll have to go back to work tomorrow!