The good news is that the pain I had after treatment one has not recurred, so I guess the nerves just got a little over-stimulated.
Clint Eastwood.
That tic he used to do with his eye in the fillums. I can do that now.
This is the first sign of positive facial movement on the affected side since the operation 8 weeks ago, and I have to say I'm mighty relieved, as previously the best my face could manage was the eyelid droop. The nerve where it comes out of the ear is still obviously swollen, but any sign of progress is encouraging to me.
The bad news is that I have opted to make the journey to the hospital by myself, using public transport today. My wifey is a very busy self-employed lady whose work involves a lot of driving, and up to now, she has accompanied me to the sessions. We have both agreed that her earning capacity will be affected if she can not make her appointments with a bit more flexibility, so today I am trialling the self-sufficient option.
I am no stranger to public transport as I normally commute to work and back by bus, but to get to this particular hospital is a two bus journey using the services of two bus companies with different payment options. Mountains and molehills, I know.
After the RT yesterday I had no particular ill effects, my throat seems a little tighter, and more mucous-y than normal, but at least this is something I have planned for.
Sipping water throughout the night, however, has its own set of consequences. Namely, up and down to the loo more frequently.
I continued with my long farewell to the foods I love to eat by having Steak and Kidney Pie with chips and gravy yesterday, and the plan is to fry some chicken tonight (did I mention I love fried chicken?). I even indulged in a little alcoholic beverage throughout the evening, it gives the impression that life is normal and just hunky-dory. And half a packet of caramac buttons. And some jelly babies. Hell, I had a proper binge!
OK. have to prepare myself for my epic journey now. But woe betide anyone who pisses me off today, since I am now able to do the eye twinge thing, that'll show them!
