The Radiation Therapy consult is scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow morning. I am a bit nervous only because all this is new. I am including a link to the facility I'm scheduled for (http://www.floridaproton.org/). There is a good introduction to the treatment of sarcoma in there (http://www.floridaproton.org/about-cancer/sarcoma-introduction.html). I will be meeting with the surgeon afterwards so he can see how his handiwork is healing. I was a little distressed when, while Rufus was replacing the bandaging, I discovered I have no sensation on the lateral side of my knee. This is where the tumor was removed. And while I don't know whether I'll regain full sensation, it is better than losing part of my leg.
So, I am getting ready for the two appointments. I have my list of meds and a list of questions for each facility. I don't want to forget any questions I may have tomorrow. I think the hardest part will be to get up around 7:15 in the morning. I am so not a morning person. And it's gotten worse since the surgery. I can't seem to get good sleep until the wee hours of the morning. But I don't want to take my Lunesta because I don't want it to interfere with anything. So, that will be one of my questions tomorrow - can I take my sleeping pill when I can't sleep?
Gabriel is spending the night at a friend's house tonight. He has been surrounded by adults all week, and he needs to be around other children around his age (though he is the youngest of the bunch). It is a break for both him and us grown-ups. That will also make getting up and going to the appointments that much easier.
I am sure there will be more to report tomorrow after two very important appointments. I am sure there will be many more appointments. So, let's 'git 'er done'!
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