 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Amy,
I'm sure that once you make that final decision about radiation or not, your will feel that you have your life back in control. It's such a shame that your HMO has screwed things up and you had to change yesterday's appointment.
After my surgery I had trouble sleeping and although I had never taken a sleeping pill in my life, I agreed to try some Ambien. It worked great and helped get me through the rough times. It did not affect me during the day and I experienced no drowsiness.
As far as the depression itself is concerned, you may have to give in and ask your physician for something to take.
Hang in there...things WILL get better. I hope it is real soon.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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