Recovery 10 - 23

I am still trying to get back on my feet.  My throat is still sore, my voice is weak, I have a cough and I am pretty fatigued.  It is better than last week, but I am no where near being back to normal.  I really thought I would bounce right back after treatment, but I guess the hospital staff knew what they were talking about.

I'm really looking forward to this being all over and getting back to normal.  I went through my medical bills last night and sent out a few checks.  If you wanna see what healthcare cost let me know I will show you my file!  My lord at least I have Insurance, I can't imagine if I didn't.

I will post again next week.

Recovery 10 - 13

The staff was right, this really sucks!  My throat feels like it is on fire and is peeling which hurts.  I have to spit every few minutes because my body is producing too much fluid.  I am extremely tired, I take a nap every few hours.  Plus I have an annoying cough.  I am totally back on my pain medication. 

I just keep telling my self by the weekend it has to be better.

Treatment Day 28

I'M DONE!

I go back now on the 6th of November to find out if it's gone or not.  I will keep you updated on my recovery.

Treatment Day 27

Great news, I only have tomorrow left!  I thought I had to do 29 treatments and it's only 28.  So tomorrow is my last day.

I saw the doctor today and talked about what would happen next.  I was told my neck would start to heal in about two weeks, that's how long it take for the cells to start to re-grow.  The Doctor thought my voice should start getting back to normal in 3 to 4 weeks, I hope sooner.  For the next year I will have check ups every 4 to 6 weeks, then the next year 6 to 8 weeks, then every six months after.  I was told yet again that I have a 25% chance of getting cancer again in the throat area sometime in my life and the doctor said because of my age I could probably count on it.

So you can see a photo of my neck, as you can tell it really just looks like a really bad sunburn.  As with any sunburn it's gotten stiff and crackly so it hurts to turn my head.  

Just one day left then we will see!

Treatment Day 26

More sleep, only 3 treatments left.

Treatment Day 25

My last week of treatments!

The staff at the hospital have prepared for this and next week, I've been told they will be the hardest on me.  It's almost 8pm and all I have done all day is sleep, I have been up off and on but I am extremely tired.  I haven't taken any pain medicine all day, but haven't eaten either so I really haven't need to.  

My neck is now really red and sore, I'm lucky though I won't even have to shave it again.  

Four treatments left!

Treatment Day 22

It's been awhile since my last post and I apologize.   It seems this week all I have wanted to do is sleep.  I have developed a cough that can get pretty bad from time to time and my outside of my throat is bright red plus I now sound like Minnie Mouse when I do talk.... lol  I have actually put on weight, which is a good thing for now but I can't wait to take it back off when this is all over.

Some of my friends came over on Sunday and had dinner for me and enough leftovers to last me all week.  Thank you so much if you were here!

I do have one request if you are in the Indy area,  Lance Armstrong endorses an Energy Drink/program that I am starting.  It's called FRS Healthy Energy and yes I am running a scam.  They have a trial pack that cost $6.95 and it's about $50.00 worth of product.   If you are close to me and wouldn't mind ordering a package (you can only have one shipped per address) I will get you the $7 it cost.  Just go to www.frs.com and click on the trial package.  Just email me when you get it and we can take care of it.

That's it for now, only 7 treatments left!