Well let’s start with the egg bites. They were Gold Jerry, Gold! Texture, size, mouthfeel all of it. We nailed it! Steam function is the way to go for them. I used my Ninja multi cooker and the steam function. I just have to remember to keep water in the machine otherwise it won’t steam and will take longer. I think they took about 9-11 minutes from start to finish in the multicooker. So silky and smooth. The taste was amazing, just bacon and gruyere/gouda blend. Salt, pepper, garlic and paprika. We used no fat blended cottage cheese as well as some milk.
So let’s get in to the appointment. I started out with bloodwork. They poked and prodded my arm again. This will be weekly going forward. Then, we met with the Radiation Oncologist, Dr PG. He explained what would happen today. Mask fitting, CT Simulation and scheduling the radiation, 33 treatments. Yikes! 5 days a week for 6ish weeks. My first radiation treatment is 05.27.2025 I asked after the fitting if I or they could take my pic strapped in to the mask on the table and was DENIED. I wanted to see what I looked like strapped down. But they thought differently. No pic for you!
Now let’s get into the headspace aspect of it. Right now, I’m ok. I have 2 weeks to prepare myself for this treatment schedule. The treatment duration is only about 15 minutes per radiation session. Not too bad. I am glad I won’t be there hours on end. I can have the treatment and head home and rest from it. I’ve got a great support system around me. I am so thankful for it. My wife, family, blood and in laws have stepped up so much. I couldn’t be more grateful for them or all they’ve done for me. I’m trying my best to maintain positive attitude and head space. I think I’m doing ok through it. I know I can be short at times but I’m working on that.
I’m hopeful that the double vision should go away soon. Each day is better with it. Sometimes I don’t even wear the patch anymore. I also am hopeful and pray that the balance issues will lessen as time goes on. I’d love to be able to take myself to my treatments and not rely on others but at the same token, I know I can’t drive just yet. Freedom to go anywhere and do anything stinks when it’s ripped away from you. I know I have to be patient and allow my body to heal itself on it’s own terms. There’s no rushing this. I have learned that the cancer game is a lot of hurry up and wait for this and that. I hate waiting. I can be very impatient with certain things.
So now we know when it starts. We have a plan, a schedule and I will be ready to face it head on, pun intended.
Hey Rudy, we’re coming for you. Rudy is the name I gave to my tumor. I hate Rudy, I’ve never met one or met one I’ve liked. F you Rudy. You are going down bud!
Thank you for stopping by.
~Bruce
PS, if you can check out my link to a cancer help site, anything helps, and I appreciate all who have helped thus far.
https://registry.wegotthis.org/registries/bruce-mclarty
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