One down - 34 to go

Linda C.

One down, 34 to go. I was very surprised when then told me it was over. I was expecting for it to last longer. For what I have read, the treatments last about 15 minutes. I was done in 10. Just when I was beginning to relax it was over. Not sure if all my treatments will last that long but I sure hope they do. Still had trouble with the mask being too tight on my neck where I could not swallow. I had to push my head up to the top of the mask to swallow. I didn't want to move so I just didn't swallow. My mouth was so dry from anxiety I didn't feel like swallowing. My appointment was for 3:30 and I was home for 4:00. My neighbor drove me to and from the clinic. Feeling pretty good right now. I felt a little nausea on the ride home but I think it was because I was hungry. I'm having a protein snack right now. Tonight I will use my Fluoride trays for the first time and use the Aloe cream on my neck. This will be my ritual from now on. Going to take a nap now. Really sleepy from the Xanax.

CivilMatt

one down

Linda,

Don’t move, 34 more to go.

Did you mention to them about the tightness?  They can often make things better.

I had a whole ritual from the time I drove into the rad parking lot.  I always took 1 Lorazapam to start, I took a hit of magic mouth wash in parking lot, go to the bathroom, drink some water, swish & spit, rub my arms and face, choose music and get at it.

You will make up your own routine and do just fine.

I am glad it went well.

Matt

Chicklette

It will go fast

You will get into a daily routine and the days will fly by.  It's amazing how fast my husband's 7 weeks (7 chemos and 36 rads) went by.  It's not fun, bit you will get through it one day at a time.

Andy13460

Treatments

All the treatments should be identical for time and the positions that it stops.

I did a little spreadsheet and marked each one off as it was done along with weight and any other info for that day.