Morning Of: Friday, October 30, 2009
6:36:24 AM
Thankfully, I feel better this morning. Not 100% … but much better. What happened over the last few days was this.
This past Monday, they increased the does of IMRT radiation therapy that I was receiving. I was well aware this was going to happen, they clearly warned me I may get extra tired. What they did’t clarify, was that it was going to basically stop me from functioning in entirety, and prevent me from doing anything but the very basic survival stuff, and then barely be able handle that (like getting to the bathroom, keeping nutritional substances in my system, and the intense desire to drink an ocean full of water), and yes, sleep I did.
The term “extra sleepy” doesn’t quite accurately describe the effects of being radiated, physical ruination and mental disparity are much closer descriptions that ought to be used. Now I can start to understand how folks that exposed to heavier radiation feel, whether it’s from weapons systems, stockpiled bombs or your local hospital doesn’t matter … it can make you sicker then any flu, virus or just about anything you’ve experienced … and just think, I did this in a controlled, non-violent, hospital setting!
The last heavy dose I got was Wednesday, and I can feel it slowly working it’s way out of my system. Hopefully, by the end of today I’ll be somewhat back to normal … what ever that means.
This morning I have number two of the proton series of treatments, which if like yesterday, I expect will be a breeze in comparision.
More to come tonight ….
