Day 1 - Full brain radiation Jan 30,2023

January 30, 2023 - Change of plans 

Took a pain killer at 4:45am., 2:25pm , 6:25pm, 9:30pm. 
Took nausea pill at 1pm,
Took my Antacid at 5:40am followed by steroids after Boost at 6:30am 

Between my prayer group and #sweatforlise, how can I not get better. 











8:45am-  The hospital called to say I was going to start full brain radiation from today at 2:00am until Friday rather than tomorrow. Now for my psychology preparation. 

12:00pm- hospital called to say I have a CT scan tomorrow moving at 7:30am. No eating or drink 2 hours prior.  
Ate celery and apple pieces. 

2:30pm- Went for my first full brain radiation. Very painless 15 minutes procedure. 



Here is my new schedule for the week for my full headache radiation. 








5:40pm 
What a meal! Roast, mashed potatoes, and salad. 
Had to ice my head because of headaches. 

To bed at 9:30pm after I took a pain killer and nausea. 

Just as I was going to bed, I was sick a couple of times. Not fun since I wasn’t expecting it. 





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