Sabrina,
You are incredible! Are you still driving yourself to your appointments? My mom had my sister take her the last two weeks because of the pain meds she was on. She hated that mask too and the way her face looked after they took it off everytime. My mom looks sooooo thin. We think she looks like she went to a concentration camp because she lost a lot of her muscle and now has a lot of loose skin. Good for you for working out. You are truly amazing...
Oh and as far as a roomate goes for my mom if you ever want to come out for a visit you are more than welcome.... We can show you around.
Dani :p