only 3 more rad txments left. yesssssss

Norma
Hi Norma,

Good for you in only having 3 more txs left. It sounds like you've made it through well. I was so happy my last day of rad tx, not to have to go get zapped again. I wish you well. Lori

Norma I was just where you
Norma I was just where you are now and I know how exciting this is to only have three left...the last one is such a relief. When I left the hospital I cried in the car and my hubby asked me why - was I missing people or the hospital - and I said no. It is such a large weight off your shoulders and such a relief to have it done. Now you can slowly heal. So, I hope these last three go quickly for you and that if you feel that emotional moment after the last one, realize that it is the relief part. Good for you...let us know when you are totally done so we can all cheer and give you kudos!!! Be well, Marilyne

melbas2 said:

treatments
Good for you!!! I have 6 more, but the burns and the rash on my bottom are getting worse. Does it start going away once the rad is done. Dr. Chiu finally gave me a pain patch and an ointment today...the phamarcy is out of the cream till tomorrow, but you can bet I slapped on one of the patches as soon as I walked in the door!! I told my doc today that if I were a babysitter and someone dropped a baby off with a diaper rash of this severity, I would call CPS, LOL. Anyways, keep on going, I love to hear from all of you here. It really does make this journey a little easier to talk to, and hear about, others that are going thru what I am. My sisters and my husband are like...I know it hurts, baby, it'll get better. They DON'T know. They can sympathize, but they don't know. So thanks, and God bless all of you. Melodie

Hang in there!
Hi Melodie--

I know you are in the worst phase of this right now and when I think back to how it was for me towards the end, I can feel your pain. Honestly, it was so difficult to get up every day and keep going in for those treatments. But you can do this, just like so many of us have. I was very determined to get to the finish line and just took it one step at a time. That's what you have to do, keep taking steps. I hope the pain patch will help and that the ointment soothes your burns. And yes, the healing does begin rather quickly once treatment is over! I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

nonichol said:

burns
Chica,
You have got to try taking sitz bath using Tea. 4 tea bags aboout 2- 3 cups water boil to brew, then add cold water and put in a tub and soak your bottom (make sure tea ccools off enough)and soak in it 15- 30 minutes, read a book or have someone keep you company. The longer you soak the better. Also soak often, blow dry with a fan (butt naked) ointment, lidocaine, then star over again. It is a lot of work but well worth it. Seriously try it, I was skeptical, but now a believer.
Take care,
TODAY is my last radiation. woo hoo!!!!!!
Norma

yay!
yay Norma!! Congrats! Hoping you get the bestest results!!

nonichol said:

Done
I am done, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done, I'm done... that is my happy song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Norma

Happy
I'm so happy you are done. In about 2 weeks you will be feeling so much better you will wonder how you made it through it. CONGRATS. Laura

nonichol said:

Laura
Are you a FA? I am, I work for Mesa a regional. I read some of your post in the past.
Norma

HI
Hi Norma, Again congrats on finishing your treatment. I am a mechanic I work for a MRO now but used to work for Delta. Laura

nonichol said:

burns
Chica,
You have got to try taking sitz bath using Tea. 4 tea bags aboout 2- 3 cups water boil to brew, then add cold water and put in a tub and soak your bottom (make sure tea ccools off enough)and soak in it 15- 30 minutes, read a book or have someone keep you company. The longer you soak the better. Also soak often, blow dry with a fan (butt naked) ointment, lidocaine, then star over again. It is a lot of work but well worth it. Seriously try it, I was skeptical, but now a believer.
Take care,
TODAY is my last radiation. woo hoo!!!!!!
Norma

Congratulations Norma on
Congratulations Norma on your last radiation....woo hoo is right!! I found it interesting to use brewed tea in the sitz bath but that makes a lot of sense. I remember having a bad sunburn and someone told me to use tea bags! I had forgotten about that. I'm post treatment only a week and a half so the burns and itching are horrible. I will try the tea bag one and try to sit in the water for longer than 10 minutes. You are right, relax in it and read a book or something. It does feel better...thanks for the tip. Again, hoo rahhhh for your last rad treatment!!! Marilyne

cujuja4evr said:

Way to Go!!!
As I was reading your post, my eyes started tearing up because it reminded me of when I had my last treatment. I was handed a small box which had a guardian angel inside and the receptionist told me congratulations. Tears started falling and I cried all the way to the car. My husband understood completely and just let me cry and get it out of my system. He put his arm around me and that was all I needed.

Once you start your recovery, don't be like me and rush things. Let things happen as they may and deal with them as they come. I'm so glad to hear that it's almost over for you. Believe it or not, the burning will stop, the itching will stop, the pain will go away. I'm so happy for you!

Hang in there!

Judy

Hi Judy, I cannot wait until
Hi Judy, I cannot wait until the pain, itching and tiredness goes away. I keep trying to do something each day but each day it is the same so far. I just need to be more patient, which is something I do not have for myself. I keep thinking "I'm done. Okay. That should now mean I have the strength to do this this and this. Nope. One load of laundry and I'm pooped. One shower with hair washing and I'm pooped. And not just pooped, I have to lay down and rest for a few minutes before I can get up again. Is this normal? Grant it I'm only out of treatment a week and a half but dang...I kind of expected more than this. I guess my naivete shows through over and over. My husband said to me today...think you might want to go to the state fair next weekend? Let's see, walking 8-10 miles around the fair, bathrooms are always packed, great food but do not know yet what I can eat that won't kill my digestion that day or how many times I will have to go potty...hmmmm, I don't think so! He almost seemed disappointed. Like I'm done now, so let's get back to regular life. And perhaps that feeds on my naive need to bounce right back too and I'm not. Ah well, keep reminding me to be patient and give myself time. Maybe I will write this on my recovery board to as a reminder to be kinder to myself. Hope all is well with you. Be well, Marilyne