Wednesday, November 22, 2006

yay

So that is is, I've SAILED through it and had my last radiation treatment today.

The head radiographer said I'd come through it "remarkably well". I said "I do a lot of work on my mental outlook." and she said it is obviously working .. so she should know... she sees a lot of people having this treatment, after all!

I am really pleased to be at the end of that bit. Even though I am tired and sometimes sore/ achey, it really hasn't been as bad for me as it is for some people ... they reckon the radiation keeps working for another two weeks, and the side-effects of soreness and tiredness can last more than a month . ... but that still means I should be hunky-dory for Christmas.

Julie is here, and we had a little stroll round part of the lake today. She is getting her hair done now, so I might be posting pics of glamour sister soon!

(Mr Kettle, should you chance to read this blog -- thanks for your lovley card that came today .. it really made me smile. )

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's really good news... now you can rest up and get ready to enjoy your Christmas.

Love & hugs from the Big Softee at 6th Form.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,
It's cousin Pauline again. Glad things are picking up. I feel sure your positive attitude has a lot to do with it.
I sent you mess., which got lost so I'll send the poem again. I guess you know it?
I remember it from the film 'Educating Rita' & it's by William Blake:

THE SICK ROSE

O Rose, thou art sick!
The invisibvle worm
That flies in the night
In the howling storm

Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy,
And his dark secret love
Does thy life destroy.

Hope your sister had a good journey & settled in. Also love to all. Bye for now.
Pauline x

Anonymous said...

Paolaman

Great news I will go out and celebrate for u, seen as i have returned to this warm country with beautiful red wine, and u can glow with your wonderful attitude to this minor hicup, on the highway of life,

Luv to both xxx

Anonymous said...

Congrats! I do agree that you have done really well - I know you have had to call on your strength but you can feel good about the way you have coped. Love ever Lx aka Irish Nurse Connie

Anonymous said...

ps:was the casserole ok? mine was a bit tough I thought, but didnt put in the oven for a couple of hours, which is what it needed! Lx

Ali said...

Congrats Suze and well done! Am so pleased that you'll be feeling much brighter in time for Christmas. Much love and take care, Ali x

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your last radiation; it's an important milestone reached. :)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic news, Susan! :-D Sorry I don't comment much, but rest assure I am reading every day ^_^.

- Lee. K

Anonymous said...

I was going to say that you did not look like someone having that kind of treatment - more like been to spa for pampering! :-)
I can imagine this is a huge relief to complete this stage - hope the pendant from B will bring luck for the future!

PS. I am hoping to have this Monday off - what you think? fancy a trip?

Anonymous said...

HI Suzi guess whos just gone home after eating a huge tea?The Mistry boys and John.
Joe said just before they left that Mark hadnt come up to see you because he had a cough.
We had a heavey storm just before dinner we had gone to town but didnt get out of the car we came straight home rather than get soaked.
Hope you are feeling less sore today at least you have your own personnal medic on stand by , just i case you need reasuring about things.
As its pantomime time I was thinking of calling myself Widow Twanky we couldnd get into our bedroom for you know whos washing,Ive just sent three boxes back with Johnand a carrier full of paired up socks.
Ive still got all Julies stuff to iron.
Well I well close now take care love to the three of you L M xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

Well done! I am really pleased that this stage is over and you can get a rest and build yourself up a bit. It is grand that your sister is visiting. Take care XXX

Anonymous said...

Great news -- congratulations! Now put your feet up for a while and enjoy the break :)

This post might set a record for the one with the most replies... So all those silent lurkers out there should chip in!

All the best

Greg xx

Anonymous said...

Firstly......after what you wrote there is NO way i can not say it, you brought it on yourself and i am not to blame at all: Please post glamourous pictures :P Pretty please :P Ha Ha Ha

Really glad that you have managed to get through this stage of the treatment and that you are still positive.

Keep smiling all day long...and if you find it hard...think of me and Charlie HeHe

Much love and best wishes

Kieran

xx

P.S I think i am gona marry cosmolina....she's great :P

suze said...

@ Keiran - I'm sure Cosmolina would rather keep you in servitude! she aint the marrying type ...

Anonymous said...

More fun i suppose :P