I walked into the doctor’s office (7th floor of Mass General), and said to the secretary (with four people right behind me in the waiting chairs), “Hello, I’m here for a shot in the butt.” And the secretary said “Ah, you must be Robin!”
I swear to god I said that. Ask my mom. :) Megan didn’t believe me! My mom said that in my medical chart it probably says “smart ass.”
I got the shot in the right cheek, and Dr. Ross said “I just need to see the top portion of your crack so I know that I’m actually doing it into your butt.” Except I’m not sure he used the word butt. But I felt a little silly about pulling my underwear/pants down, but I just pressed on! The shot burned a bit, and I felt a bit nauseated walking into the hallway, but it quickly passed.
I totally should have asked my mom to take a picture with my phone for my blog. I had my pants mostly up, so it wouldn’t have been totally inappropriate. I have another shot tomorrow, but I’m going by myself, so I won’t have anyone to take the picture. Curses!
Tomorrow will hopefully be the left cheek. Perhaps I will greet them with “Hello, I’m here for another shot in the butt.”
Monday, 1. June 2009
Haha, you should ask the doctor to take the photo tomorrow… see how uncomfortable you can make him/her.
Thursday, 8. July 2010
Hi Robin!
I enjoyed your blog - especially the fact that your enthusiastic personality shone through!
My sister (33 years old) has been diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer as well and is having her radiation treatment today. Can you tell me how you are doing now? and do you have any words of wisdom for her going forward?
Wishing you the best!
Jennifer
Saturday, 10. July 2010
Hi Jennifer - I’m doing very well these days. I feel great - and I haven’t gained or lost any weight in the past two years (seriously). I didn’t have any problem at all with the adjustment of my meds.
I’m not sure if I have any real advice for her. My motto has always been “It’s better to laugh about it, than to cry about it.” I make cancer jokes around my friends and family, and constantly use it as a reason to not do chores. As long as she stays happy, and continues with her checkups for her entire life - she’ll be fine.