Look out proper ladies of London with your fabulous, whimsical hats that are precariously perched on your heads which defy gravity and the slightest breeze.
Stand guard you Fashion Houses of Milan. Tip: Begin working on your hat collection of 2013.
Look out Lady Gaga. You have dared to wear the most outrageous hats, but have you ever worn…..
The Stereotactic Radiosurgery Halo?!?!
I bet not. Notice the steel frame. This will stand up to the strongest gale force winds. The silver will match nearly any outfit. There is also plenty of room for a straw to fit between the hallow and your face. The designers thought of everything. I recommend having your make up applied before the halo.
In all seriousness, I’m very thankful yesterday is done. It was a grueling day both physically and emotionally. I was happy that Dusty could be there with me during the halo placement process. Especially his hand – I’m surprised I didn’t break his fingers I was squeezing SO HARD.
My parents also came along and during the six hours of waiting we watched The Help and chit chatted while I was in a light, blissful fog.
The treatment lasted a couple of hours. They treated two tumors. Both in the cerebellum – one on the right and one on the left. The radiation works immediately and continues to work for the next several months. I will have a follow-up MRI in three months to see the results.
Currently I have pain in the four pin sites where they attached the halo to my skull. I’m also quite tired.
When it was over, it was time to give back the crown or as they call the halo. I won’t miss you crown. I can’t wait to never see you again. I’d much rather have a precariously perched hat that doesn’t scare small children and could fly away in the slightest breeze.
Our family and my parents cannot thank you enough for the prayers that have been said for us over the last few days and night. I know yesterday would not have gone as smoothly without them. So thank you for not forgetting about us and taking time out of your busy day and lives to remember us.
