Another Day in the Life

Last night I had my best night in terms of sleep. The pain medicine really knocked me out. This morning my mouth felt worse and the throat is quite sore. Hmmmph, another day.  I had some yogurt for breakfast but it had no taste. Nurse "R" is going to accompany me today because after my Radiation I am supposed to meet with Dr. Weber. I feel certain that I will learn nothing from him, but it's good to have company.

The good thing about the Radiation today was that someone got to ring the bell signifying the completion of the Radiation course. We all applauded her and probably all of us were thinking, "I wish it was me." Only 20  more zappings and I will get to ring the bell.That's the day I'm looking for. We then headed to elevator A and my appointment with Dr. Weber.

We checked in at the 10th floor and waited for a short time to be called. Prior to meeting with Dr. Weber we met with his nurse, Patricia. She had a few words of wisdom, like "It will get worse before it gets better" and how I must keep up with my neck exercises and my swallowing exercises. Nurse "R" said that I didn't have any swallowing exercises. Patricia asked me if I had met with a swallowing person and I said I met with a Miss Lovelace yesterday. Nurse "R" became unglued as Patricia was trying to find a report from Miss Lovelace in the computer. She would have kicked me had she been closer and was sending daggers in my direction. I thought it was very funny and I take my humor where I find it.

Dr. Weber joined us and added very little to the bank of knowledge. He was unable to feel the tumor in my neck and thought that was very good. Sally mentioned that I was not taking thre Erbitux but Dr. Weber was unaware of this. He said it was borderline as to whether I would benefit from it and that Radiation should do the job quite well. He said he would see me in six weeks for what I imagine is the first of many follow-ups. At that time they will do another CT scan to determine the success of the Radiation. That meeting having concluded, saw us on our way home.

I promised I would have something to eat when I got home and being a man of my word, I had an Ensure mixed with half a pint of soy ice cream and a scoop of protein powder. It looked like one of those old fashioned milkshakes you used to get at the corner drugstore but unfortunately was tasteless. I guess I now have to imagine what things taste like as the taste buds no longer function.

At 2:00 Nurse "R" called to see what I was having for lunch. She correctly asserted that I was napping but it was now time for sustanence. Her brilliant idea which I enacted would have won a Blue Ribbon in the "Most disgusting soup ever made" contest. It is made by taking three really good things and combining and heating them. Herewith is the recipe for what I call Green Slime Soup. 1 cup of Kenny & Ziggy chicken soup, 3/4 Twice baked potato and a handful of spinach leaves. Place in powerful blender and turn on high for 1 minute until liquified. That's it. How did it taste? How would I know. I wonder what ideas she'll have for dinner.