Radiation Day Two - Day One Went Well - LOL

Radiation was interesting. Whoever designed the platforms the patient is lying on must have taken lessons from whomever designed the apparatus you're in when you're doing an MRI. Both surfaces are absolutely unyielding. They offer (and I gladly accept) a warm blanket, which helps from waist down in my case, but my head needs to be in a certain position which is uncomfortable without hair to cushion me, and the body, of course, must be immobile. Still, as treatments go, I think this will go well. 

That's pretty much what the radiation equipment looks 
like - rather alien. You lie there unmoving, hands holding 
pegs above your head, and you stay immobile for as 
long as it takes. It's pretty easy, as treatments go. I'm 
told it will wear on me, and that's possible, but I'm a 
rather high energy person, so maybe it won't be totally 
horrid by the end of my 15 sessions. 

This first session was actually a lot of measurements and I think there was some treatment in there too, but it all started to look the same after a while. The ceiling is rather fun - they have small blinking lights, like stars in the night sky, that turn on and off in random patterns. There are also interesting lights on the sides of the machine and at the machine itself, so I enjoyed that. I have three new tattoos (although they're so tiny, I can barely notice them). Just a single prick to drive a pinpoint of ink into my skin. It's for placement for the radiation, so one on each side, and one between my breasts. I had to laugh a bit when they asked if I had any problem with tattoos. "Have you looked at my head?" I asked, laughing. They chuckled, and explained that some people have an issue with tattoos. But that's definitely NOT me. 

The ceiling has sets of small LED or fiber optic bulbs 
scattered across it, and they turn on and off in random 
patterns. I rather liked the effect. 

In the afternoon I had my six-month checkup with my orthodontist, who was VERY pleased with how things are holding up and the condition of my retainers (I sonic clean them every day). I was in and out of there in a flash, and don't have another appointment until my one-year check in the Fall. I popped over to the grocery store across the street from the clinic to pick up a BUNCH of tea. I prefer Republic of Tea choices, and this particular grocery carries the largest variety. So I spent a BUNCH of money on tea, but I was down to my last three canisters, so it was a necessity. Now I'm stocked until quite late this year. 

I adore Republic of Tea Hibiscus varieties. They 
have several, and I love them all. I got a lot of 
other teas too (I spent a LOT for a six-month 
supply). I have to read the labels carefully, 
though. Nothing with "natural flavors" because 
there's NOTHING natural about "natural flavors". 
I used to know a chemist who worked in food 
chemistry, and she told me that little gem. 

So today will be Day 2 of 15 days of radiation treatment. I'll have to drop by the shop first, I'll switch off the security alarm, but leave the doors fully locked. Chickie has keys for both locks, so she'll be able to get in if I'm still caught at the clinic at 10:00 am. My appointment is for 9:15 am, but I have to factor in travel time, etc. too. I suspect I'll be within 5 minutes of opening, but it could be five minutes late - LOL. I hope all of you have a wonderful day. I had an excellent "run" this morning, and am feeling fully recovered from the infection I fought for two weeks. It's so nice to feel good again. Enjoy your day and I'll be back tomorrow.