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Lindy

I made it through my marathon day of appointments yesterday. 

First stop of the day was Dr. Hoberman who is happy with my healing. 

Second stop was the Radiation Center.  The “dry run” went well.  The only bummer is that I’m having radiation with bolus every other day.  The bolus is something that looks like a large gel pack that they place on my chest while I’m getting radiated.  It allows a higher dose of radiation to the area.  They want to do that because the tumor was so close to my chest wall and that is where the greatest chance of recurrence is.  The downside of the bolus is that it increases the severity of skin reaction.  I’m praying for minimal side effects.  

My last stop of the day was Dr. Gootjes and she is happy with my recovery as well. 

So all in all it was a good day.  I was thankful that we didn’t get a lot of snow so driving wasn’t treacherous.   

Speaking of treacherous driving, my first radiation treatment was today.  I made it there safely and on time.  Six and a half weeks to go.  The treatment is painless which is a big a relief.   

I am so tired.  So so so tired.  Time for a nap. 

41 Responses to “Zapped”

  1. Jana Ver Beek says:

    Yea!! One down! I thought about you alot yesterday with all your appointments. Glad all went well.
    I will pray that you have minimal side effects from the radiation.
    Bundle up and stay warm.
    Love you all,
    Jana
    P.S. I’ll pick Brooke up on Saturday at 11am….Critter Barn here we come.

  2. Dani says:

    Yea!!One is done.I am happy all went well yesterday. You are always in our prayers. I think about you guy’s often.

  3. Stacy Wiersma says:

    Glad to hear your marathon day went well.

    I think a skin reaction sounds better than everything else you have had to deal with! You can handle it, no matter what “it” is!! You have proven time and time again, that you can handle anything that is given to you!

    We will be praying for you and all of your family!

  4. Amy Sluiter says:

    So great to hear of your good reports, Lindy! Each day you’re one step closer to being done! We’ll be praying you through!

  5. Jenifer TenHarmsel says:

    You can almost say only 6 weeks left to go:) Thanks again for being an inspiration to all of us.

  6. barb baumann says:

    Praying you sleep well…and wake refreshed:)…In His Grip..barb

  7. amy colthorrp says:

    I was terrified of the bolus and counted the days each week that I only had to use the bolus twice instead of three times! I had a really hard time with radiation emotionally, so I will be praying for you.

  8. Megan Van Kampen says:

    Hey Lindy,
    so glad to hear you’re doing good. I really miss seeing you. I can’t believe it’s been 7 months already. I hope you have a merry Christmas and new year.:)
    Megan

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