This mastectomy thing is a breeze!

[PennyK]

23. Brief break in the action

I went for my measuring at the radiologist's yesterday; I was told that I won't hear back for about a week. So I have an empty week now, with no treatments happening. I'm eager to get the sessions over with, before my daughters come for Thanksgiving.
Meanwhile, I found out that my new blood-thinner, Xarelto, will cost less than half the old one (Lovenox), so that's good.
AND there is a current water advisory in our part of Florida, so I've been boiling and/or using bottled, but I called today and found out we aren't included! Oh...that means I have to wash the pots and pans in my sink.
Most fun is that I finally received the supplies I need to make a couple of micro-bead breast forms. These forms sell for around $60 each, and the supplies (which would easily make about ten, cost me less than $30. It's insanely easy, except for working with the micro-beads...they are tiny and very static-y. It's recommended to work with them inside a bag and to use a funnel to pour them out -- and to use anti-static spray. Also, to keep the vacuum handy!