Thanks, Gary and Donnarose, for the words of encouragement. Ativan sounds like a place I might start...and try for some meditation at the same time. I just hadn't expected it to be so tight...had heard about the bolts, but c'mon, these are industrial! I'll try to keep a sense of humor about it...maybe use it for Halloween when I'm through...

I'm glad your mom is doing well, Donna. That's fantastic! I will search for more stories about the mask.

Thanks-


Chrissy

Stage 2 SCC upper right palate
Hemi-palatectomy and maxillectomy 5/28/09
Six teeth gone
IMRT x30 starts July 13. Completed 8/26/09
Carboplatin and Taxol x6 starting 7/14/09. Completed 8/25/09.