New Routine

So, now I've settled into a new routine. Arrive at radiation center 1:20, put on the chic gown and wait for them to come get me for my treatment. I don't have to wait very long; they are incredibly efficient. I lie down on the bed of the machine which is similar to the bed of a CT scan. I get zapped from 2 angles and it only takes a few minutes. Then I get dressed and I'm outta there. 15-20 minutes max. They have a small section in the parking lot for rad patients and I have a placard I place on my dashboard and it's very easy to get in and out of the facility.

I found pure aloe vera gel at Wal-Mart, where I've looked before, but couldn't find. I asked the radiation nurse today and she said they carried it and to check with the pharmacy, who told me it was with the makeup stuff. It is in the same area as Aquaphor, Eucerin and similar things. I looked right at those shelves the other day and missed it! Chemo brain. Yes, I'm still using that excuse and will probably do so forever. Anyway, glad I found it there, because even The Body Shop version had a lot of other ingredients. I'll use it after each treatment to keep the skin hydrated.

I finished my little cross stitch project and I've moved on to a little harder one. I forgot how addictive cross stitch can be, but at least I feel like I'm doing something useful while watching TV in the evening.

Happy weekend all!