My last hyperbaric treatment was last night, and I’m still elated. The hyperbaric center staff was so wonderful. They followed the center’s protocols to the letter, but with humor. ”Any medication patches, lotions, oils, greases, implants, hearing aids, new since yesterday? Any batteries, cell phones, rocket launchers?” They took the movie-watching seriously. Yesterday G even brought one of her personal DVDs for me to watch after we talked about a favorite actor. B watched my face behind the acrylic to see if I was enjoying the movie, and if my look was sour he’d pick up the phone and ask if I wanted to switch to something else. They gave me warmed blankets, as many as I wanted. Kind, compassionate people.
On my way out I was treated to a graduation ceremony. The doctor gave me a Certificate of Completion, a letter to present to other doctors if I should ever need surgery, and best of all, I got to sound two long blasts on a dive horn. My doctor, an old submarine captain, shook my hand and wished me well. Good ship, sir.
WOW !!! So happy that it’s finally over for you. I can’t even imagine it. It truly sounds like torture, and you made it. Isn’t it funny that for so long it seems like it’s never gonna be over with? That’s how I felt about radiation.
Here’s wishing you continued good health and happiness.I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.
Love you, Mel
By: Melanie on December 4, 2011
at 4:46 am
Congratulations! What’s the opposite of the dive horn? Whatever sound the horn makes on the surfacing, I’m thinking of that. And — How much frosting and how big of a cake) would it take to write “Congratulations on the completion of your hyperbaric treatment series!!!” Cathy
By: Cathy on December 4, 2011
at 10:05 am
CONGRATS! I’ve been so out of touch with you in the last couple of years…. I also wish you continued good health, happiness and MANY cancer-free days!!! Shawn
By: Shawn on December 10, 2011
at 3:29 am