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# 118 -Don't Like Dos and Don'ts

11/18/2016

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Radiation Restrictions

Chemo seems like a long time ago.  There were a lot more restrictions, during those hot days of summer and early fall.

Now I have a few odd ones... 

No antiperspirant/deodorant on my side right side, for this whole period of treatment. 

Unattractive AND Stinky?

It's hard to feel very attractive these days. I have to strut in for radiation in a hospital gown and flip off my wig or scarf. Then I have to reach both arms over my head, while the therapists adjust my position.  It's hard to feel confident about how I look and how I might even smell!  But it's not summer, so that's good. And my therapists chatter with me, so I think they're properly distracted. Plus I use a double dose for my left armpit... as if that might transfer somehow.

Clothing Restrictions
No one told me that I must wear a certain style of shirt for 6+ weeks. However, I'm not comfortable showing off my green marks and clear stickers. 
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I've found a few shirts in my closet that cover my marks. Again, I'm glad it's not summer, when Texas days make you want to live in swim suits and tank tops. 

Feet and Food
The chemo has left me with a lingering issue of numb toes, which is a little odd. But I'm now allowed to have pedicures, since infection risks are lower. 
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The other day I figured I had earned the indulgent treat of being treated like a princess in one of those throne chairs.  The massage was heavenly, even if my toes didn't really feel it.  ​
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I didn't realize how off my tastebuds had been until they returned, sometime after chemo ended.  I can enjoy a glass of wine now, among other things.

Best of all my no-sushi restriction has lifted!  I'm trying to decide what was more heavenly, my foot treatment or my first taste of salmon sashimi!


Now I just hope my motivation for cooking returns. I'm not sure that's going to happen.
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