Today I had my 28th treatment. Only two more to go but I was in desperate search of Gel Packs. They are used on burns to help speed the healing process. Unfortunately, Methodist does not carry them. I got a Rx for them but the pharmacy does not carry them either. My mom found an alternative but they cost $70 and that one pack would probably only last about a day. There is no way that I could afford that. So the nurse decided that I would need to go to a wound clinic because the burn is getting worse. I cannot even begin to describe it because it is just so very bad. I did not have as much pain as I did yesterday, but it does still hurt.
The nurse called today with great news! The clinic was able to get me in very quick. The doctor my oncologist referred me to takes four weeks to get in. They said that because of the severity of the burn, I have to start tomorrow - on Christmas Eve... Then I will have to go daily to the clinic. Even on Christmas morning. That sucks! I am not sure but I may be scheduled for physical therapy too because of the swelling, but I will not know for sure until tomorrow. This is not how I planned to spend my Christmas at all! The next three days I was supposed to have a break from radiation. No driving to the medical center, no parking charges. Just sleeping and relaxing, but no...
At least I am all ready for Christmas. I have just one last present to wrap. Then tomorrow I will have lunch with my father and Christmas eve with the family. I am really looking forward to Christmas this year. I had so much fun shopping for my friends and family this year. I may not have been able to go all out, but I wanted them all to know how much they all mean to me and how thankful I am to have them in my life. This year has been horrible for my daughter. She has been through so much. I did go a little crazy for her. Though, I did some amazing price matching and got some really good deals. I hope she enjoys her presents. I cannot wait to see her face on Christmas morning while she opens her gifts! It is going to be so much fun!
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