Week 10 - 11

Just got back from the doctor visit for this week. Dr. Herman - radiologist - says I am looking and doing really good. My skin has all healed to the point that I do not have to put cream or lotion on in anymore. The inside of my throat is coming along. Still healing - but looks really good. This will take longer. (This was pretty much the same diagnosis from last week.) Next appointment is in two weeks.

I'm disappointed that I can't start feeding without the tube. The doctor said he would like me to continue with just chipped ice and maybe try some water for the next two weeks. It's going to take some time for all of this to heal.

I complained about how tired I always am. This is normal and I should rest as needed. But they are going to check my thyroid as it could have been affected by the radiation.

So - I am back home now taking my lunch via the tube and getting ready for a nap.

I've seen a lot of friends, family and acquaintances lately and they all tell me how good I look and how much better I seem. But, I look in the mirror and see a rather sickly, jaundice, skinny, puny, weak, old, sad person with skin that is barely clinging to my bones and just a really old person. I guess I better be finding a new mirror to use.