Today was my radiation prep appointment. They had me drink 2 bottles of barium (normally I only have to drink 1) for a very in depth CT scan of my new tumors. The barium has never made me ill before, but today is another story. I was hardly able to keep it down, now that the scans are over I still feel like my tummy wants to rebel. ICK.
So for my head I showed you the mask they made me ware during radiation. It allowed for no movement so that the lasers hit the same place every time. So for my tummy and leg they also had me on a body mold. It keeps everything in the same spot everyday. Every scan will be the same. They also draw red marks on me and the mold to show when the lasers line up. Its really pretty neat. As always I love the people there. Its nice to be able to joke in an awkward situation. Like how they draw the radiation lines on my skin. You wouldn't expect that on a normal day. :) Things get a bit personal.
Now that we finished today successfully, we are waiting on a phone call that says when we start my daily radiation. We may know today or next week. As always hurry up and wait.
As for me, if I get to feeling better we are going to go to the park. Its supposed to be 70 today, an its perfect weather to let little man run.
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