Tag: radiation recovery
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Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat
Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat 🌼 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Slightly squeezed but surprisingly supported 💖 Status: Officially fitted for my lymphedema gear 😎 Outlook: If my arm has to wear shapewear, at least custom tattoo vibes are coming Today, I got fitted for my compression sleeve and glove. Because apparently…
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Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus
Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Low battery, but trying to fuel the repair crew ❤️🩹 Status: Realizing I am not getting enough protein 😦 Outlook: Apparently healing requires math now, which feels rude Yesterday I talked about the exhaustion. The kind of tired that does…
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One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss
One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss 🌼 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 ⚡ Energy: One spoon, maybe half a backup spoon if the puppies cooperate ❤️🩹 Status: Fatigue is still running the show, and I am not amused 😪 Outlook: I want my stamina back, but apparently my body did not get…
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Cancer Took Over My Calendar
Cancer Took Over My Calendar 🌼 Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tired, scheduled, and slightly over being managed by medical portals ❤️🩹 Status: Still juggling the full-time job I never applied for 🥰 Outlook: If you’re in this too, I see you — and no, you’re not doing it wrong No one tells…
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Family, Lotion, and the Return of Leg Hair
Family, Lotion, and the Return of Leg Hair 🌼 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Family fun, lotion testing, and suspicious leg hair 💞 Status: Reunited, moisturized, and cautiously experimenting 🙃 Outlook: Healing is weird, but at least it smells like vanilla pear Today we had a family celebration. A reunion of sorts. We…
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Unsolicited Advice Is Not a Treatment Plan
Unsolicited Advice Is Not a Treatment Plan 🌼 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Spicy, tired, and fully stocked on opinions I did not ask for ❤️🔥 Status: Issuing a public service announcement from Cancerland 🧐 Outlook: Support is welcome. Google University medical degrees are not. Today’s post is a public service announcement. And…
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Recliner Recovery and Sanitizing Wipes
Recliner Recovery and Sanitizing Wipes 🌼 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Conserving the tank ❤️🩹 Status: Chilling at home with puppy nurses and germ patrol supplies 🤨 Outlook: New normal is weird, but I’m learning the rules Today was a pretty chill day at home. Nothing exciting. No big medical update. No appointment.…
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The “I’m Fine” Mask Slipped
The “I’m Fine” Mask Slipped 🌼 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Honest, swollen, and slightly annoyed 💔 Status: Physical therapy brought answers I was not exactly hoping for 😜 Outlook: New chapter unlocked: compression chic and lymphatic drainage Today I had physical therapy. And when she asked me how I was doing, I…
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Welcome Back, Methotrexate, You Rude Little Miracle
Welcome Back, Methotrexate, You Rude Little Miracle 🌼 Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Horizontal with an ice pack ❤️🔥 Status: Methotrexate is back, and so are the side effects 😴 Outlook: Sleeping this one off and hoping tomorrow comes with fewer regrets Welcome back, Methotrexate. And apparently, welcome back to the full-fledged nausea…
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Methotrexate Is Back on the Menu
Methotrexate Is Back on the Menu 🌼 Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Cautiously hopeful with a side of snap, crackle, pop ❤️🩹 Status: Cleared to restart the miracle drug 😇 Outlook: Praying for relief, because this body is loud Today I got two emails I have been waiting for. One from my radiation…
