I’m happy to report that after all the creams I have tried, I have something that really helps my irritated skin. It’s called Mepilex and it’s a bandage that’s just sticky enough to stay on the skin, but doesn’t harm it.
I’m wearing 2 of them – one on my collar bone and one over the incision and skin under my foob (fake boob). The area under my foob is still being treated, but I’m hoping that it won’t get much worse from the last 3 treatments. It makes it so the seatbelt doesn’t hurt my collar bone as much when I’m driving and also so I can wear a bra most of the day. Lol – probably too much information for some of you…sorry! 🙂
The skin on my collar bone is now peeling as it heals. Yuck! My foob and arm pit are turning this ugly brownish gray color. The skin just under my foob has now turned from red to purple and is very sore. Oh, and my foob is polka dotted because the pores on my skin are very visible and dark. I really like polka dots…but not on my body. Lovely!
No way to really hide the mepilex bandage…oh well. Not fashionable, but if it makes it so I’m not going out of my mind, I don’t care!!
Fatigue has set in a little, but since I have only 3 MORE TREATMENTS LEFT, I guess I can’t complain. Alright, I’ll complain a little. I’m tired and resting doesn’t help. 🙂
Moving on…
Today, I had Eric take my picture on the table just before they left the room to zap me. This machine seriously looks like some sort of space contraption. There is a metal plate they put on the bottom of it that’s in the perfect shape to just hit the area around both of my scars. Unfortunately, I do not get to keep it as a souvenir as they melt it down to use for the next person. 🙁 After I’m lined up, they also place a piece of ballistic gel over me and tape it down so it doesn’t more. (I don’t think it’s called ballistic gel, but I call it that, probably because I’ve watched too many episodes of Mythbusters.)
View of the gel think taped to me…
Don’t I look comfortable?? At least there is no snorkel this round!!
As treatment comes to an end this week, please for strength for me to get through it and for my emotions as it comes to an end. I feel like I could cry at any moment. Thanks!
I am absolutely thrilled that the Mepilex worked for you! It looks exactly like mine so I know it’s exactly the same. Only three more left! Hallelujah! Always praying!
I am thrilled too! Did you put cream or Aloe Vera on under it?
I used Aquaphor under the mepilex. My skin was purple and brown with blisters and that’s what worked for me.
Thanks!
Your daughter is darling. You are blessed to have her.
I am!
I’m praying for you in the days ahead. When treatment and you will feel strange like the Safety net of healthcare has been pulled out from under you. With the routine ending it will feel like you’ve kind of been left out there on your own, but rest assured your doctors will continue to keep a close eye on you. Just keep focusing on God knowing this is one more step toward your complete healing. Love and prayers, Bonnie
I was thinking I might feel that way. It will be strange!
Jennifer, you are a brave woman, its a privilege to pray with you! What a beautiful mother/daughter picture!
Thanks Bobbie!
Good news! The polka dots do go away. Praying for you!
Oh good. I’m glad to hear that!
Bless you Jennifer. Such a brave warrior to face these “beasts”. Every day is a battle. Tears release tension.
T- tension
E- evaporates
A- and
R- releases
S- stress
Thanks Marilee! 🙂
So glad this part is almost over. Not that you will miss any of this but I’m sure it will feel different and emotional since this has been almost a year of focus on cancer and treatments. Love and prayers, you are so strong and a wonderful witness to our Lord.
Love you! Mom
Thanks Mom. Love you!
We are so happy to hear that this part of your treatment is close to being over. What a truly beautiful picture of you and your daughter. Hope and pray that your last few treatments will go good for you. Also prayers for Tom, Ashley, Molly and Sage. Take care, you are one strong women.
When I received radiation, by the end of 6 1/2 weeks, I had a severe burn 10 inches wide by 7 inches tall. They gave me a roll of thick gel tape to cover the burn that I kept in the refrigerator. I put it on for 20 minutes at a time and discarded that piece. The cool relief it gave was wonderful, but temporary. All I could think of is, it can’t imagine what hell feels like, and the rich young ruler who wished for a drop of water to cool his tongue. So thankful that I have a risen Saviour that loved me and died for me so that I will live for eternity in Heaven!! Praying for quick healing!! HUGS!!