Well, I didn't think I'd be getting my first tattoos at 36!
I had my RT planning CT today. I had to lie on a cold hard table naked down to my waist, my head in a cradle like support and my arms up above my head in stirrups! Not very comfortable or, indeed, dignified! The scan only took about ten minutes though so my arms weren't too dead by the end. They drew over me and took various measurements then permanently tattooed little dots, one in the centre of my chest and one on each side. All this is so that each time I go for RT I am in the exact same position. Just a tiny, teeny tattoo actually hurt quite a lot, I don't know how people tolerate a full tattoo, although I am a little needle phobic now after the last six months!!
I'm feeling good, went for my fourth run this morning in the gorgeous sunshine. I have moments of almost feeling fully back to myself, which is amazing. I feel a little sad to have to start another gruelling treatment regime but it is the start of the end and soon it will just be about getting better and stronger every day, with no going back.
Adrian and I are looking forward to our couple of days in London and then next weekend we are off to cornwall camping for half term week with the girls. Lots of fun and hopefully sun before I have to face RT.
:-)
Having any medical or surgical treatment is not known for it's ability to make you feel glamorous and pampered.
ReplyDeleteNow that you've had one tattoo it's soon going to be time for the eagle across your back or the snake up your calf, you may need to be held down for those!
Well done with the running, I've never mastered it and don't suppose I ever will.
Have a great time in London and camping.
See you on the lake when you're ready
Keep well
Heather xx