I expect the next few weeks to continue with good days and bad days with the bad days becoming fewer and fewer.
Here's an example of what bottomed out looks like:
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Bottomed out
It's been a full week since my last radiation treatment. Yea! As expected (without fully knowing what to expect), I "bottomed out" this week. Yesterday, for the first time, it started to look like the burns on my neck were healing. Most of the week, I noticed more blistering (2nd degree burn) and developed mouth sores. I kept up with the Dilaudid most of the time, with Advil sprinkled in here & there. I haven't taken Dilaudid in about 24 hours, I think, and am hoping to stick with Advil here on out. I do have some inner & outer ear pain. The outer ear pain is obvious -- looks like my ear is burnt to a crisp and just might fall off. I'm anxious to see the ear doc and have my hearing tested again on May 12.
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Hi my name is Robin I am a friend of your sister Marian. She is my bible study leader. I am a nurse at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. I just wanted you to know that I have been praying for you and your family. I am very sorry that you are having to go through this
ReplyDeletedifficult time. I just started following your blog and I wanted you to know that you sound so amazing, brave, loving, and encouraging. God Bless You.
Natalie--I just read your entire blog--I didn't even know you were keeping one--shows you how little I get on fb and such--I am so sorry! I love though how you have written and seriously, I can see you sitting right across from me, saying all of this. You wrote your entire blog just the way you speak. I could see your smirks and eyes that grin and your contagious laughter. I miss seeing you and reading all the blog made me miss you so much more. I hope to see you soon friend--love, Michelle
ReplyDeletep.s. You have inspired me and touched my life through your brave and couragous battle. And through it all, you've made me laugh. THank you.