So I've been taking Morphine every 2 hours for the past week, dealing with what I think is a broken arm. I've been sleeping in the recliner out in the living room, and tripping out thanks to the Morphine. What I mean is that I've been saying random things and nodding off mid-sentence sometimes, which is quite amusing to Johnny & Jordan. I finally heard back from Dr. Rohatgi and he said that there didn't seem to be a fracture, however, they're still going to have a specialist look over my x-ray and make the final decision. I personally know what I heard and felt, and know that there's something serious going on in my arm. I found it unusual that I had to wait so long to hear back and that it was very unlike Sutter, however, I came to the conclusion that they obviously didn't want to contact me until they knew what was going on.
Yesterday, after sticking my tongue out at Johnny for some unknown reason, he almost freaked out and asked me what the heck was wrong with my tongue! After checking in the mirror and emailing Luanne a picture, she thought it was probably Thrush and told me to go to the doctor. I looked up Thrush and although it's mostly found in infants and seniors, it is also found in people with compromised immune systems (and that would be me). Sure enough, after dropping in to see Dr. Rohatgi today, he confirmed that it was indeed Thrush and gave me a prescription. So yay, just another "thing" to deal with. While I was in seeing him, he checked on my arm again and was curious as to why it was hurting more now than when we first started radiation, and since he didn't think it was broken, ordered an MRI to finally figure out what was going on. I made sure to reiterate how extremely claustrophobic I am and that I wanted an open MRI, which didn't seem to be an issue at all. Unlike Kaiser who made me try the regular scan 3 times and completely flip out before finally ordering an open scan. Just another "I love Sutter" moment.
I also want to mention that last weekend Luanne and Janice (a special high school friend) came to visit me and we had a nice long talk, then went to lunch. I hated to see them leave, it's never a long enough visit :( Then, a couple hours later, Tim, Melynda, and their kids came and took Jordan and I to see Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey's Circus which was in town. This was on my "Bucket List" and they'd been wanting to do something special for me off of that list. I remember going many years as a child and couldn't wait to recapture those memories. It was awesome! Johnny was working and John chose to spend time alone watching sports :) so we were all happy in our own little way.
And finally, I want to thank Monica, Melynda, Roberta, Kim, Sonia, and John for stepping up and helping me to all of my radiation appointments over the past couple weeks. It hasn't been easy asking for help with everything from getting dressed to driving and I really appreciate everyone's assistance. I also thank you all for dropping everything you've had going on in your own busy lives to help me, that was very sweet.
Peace to you all ~ Love, Genie
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