Hi, Katie!
Glad to hear you got through your first treatment, and it really was a shock to me, also, to discover that my discomfort started with the very first treatment. I also-later in the process-did the flashlight inspection-thing and DROPPED the flashlight when I discovered that ALL of the back of my mouth/throat were burnt BLACK. Ew! (Was nothing compared to the discomfort!)
Careful with over-doing those narcotics, you can tell when you're crossing into "just 'coz I wanna" land. ;-)
But hang in there, kiddo, you're really a LOT tougher than you think you are, and radiation gave me 5 problem-free years! You're doing great! It ain't easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is!
These people on this board are WONDERFUL and don't ever hesitate to ask about ANYthing you're having trouble with or anxious about.
Much love and support from the-supposedly sunny-south! Glad you also had a wonderful Christmas!
Gordon