Dreaded Radiation!

Hello all, I am sorry that I haven't written a post sooner.  I just haven't felt like doing much.

Forgive me, if I haven't visited.

I started radiation yesterday. I am hating it and dreading 6 weeks of it. 5 days a week. So uncomfortable...... Everyday, they do a ct scan along with the radiation. I have to get up on the table, in a prayer position and then lie down and put my belly in the square hole. Doing this helps prevent less damage to my bladder and bowels.

Here is the table that I have to crawl up on.

You can see where my knees go.  I sit in a prayer position and then 

lower myself down, so that my belly falls into the square hole.

Before I get up on the table, I have to lower my underwear, so that it falls below the three tattoos they put on me.  One on each hip and one in the middle of my lower back. 

I always wear a sundress, so that I don't have to change into a gown.

The first day was awkward.  There was this man and an older woman...therapists, who told me to lower my underwear and then hop onto the table.  This guy is standing behind me with a very small sheet, while I get into position.

The picture below with the large sheet is not what I have.

Your butt is in the air, until you lower yourself down into the square hole.

I hope you don't mind me describing this process.

I told them the second day, I would like  a little more privacy and just lower my underwear below the tattoos.

They said however I was comfortable.

Once on the table, they tweak me.  I have to be in the same position everyday.  Everyday, they do a CT scan with the radiation.

I get a kink in my neck every time.

I'm thinking to myself, 6 weeks of this, everyday, except for the week-end....UGH!

I am feeling angry about this.

Just think when I am done with this, I get to see the oncologist/surgeon for my thyroid surgery.

Who would have thought cancer of the thyroid.

I will be glad when this year is over.

Now for some good news.....

Dante is growing..He is a little over a month now.

He is so darn cute and his hair is getting longer.

He has cute little whiskers. 

He is on his way to a half of a pound.

Some more good news, we are adding on to our kitchen.
Below is the existing kitchen. 

We are  only adding on 6 feet, however it will be beneficial.
The back wall with the window will be pushed out.
There is an electric range on the peninsula. We will replace that with a gas range top, but it will be installed on the new exterior  wall with a hood.

More storage will be nice.. Two remote controlled sky lights and a box pop-out with windows.

We are shopping for a gas range, kitchen sink and faucet.

I do like this copper sink.  What do you think?

We would get a bronze faucet to match.

I am looking at the Wolf gas range tops.

Anyone have any opinions on brands?

  I will do another post on the kitchen.
I can't wait to get back to tablescapes, parties and recipes.

That's all folks.

Have a great week-end and as always, thank you for visiting and your special prayers.  Love you!

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About Linda @ Life and Linda

Hello, welcome to LifeandLinda. I am from Northern California. I enjoy blogging, Designing Blogs, Decorating, cooking, entertaining, gardening and clogging. I hope you enjoy your visit.