2 Day of Brain Radiation DONE...

I have now finished 2 days of  Radiation. It is a lot different experience then it was the first time around. Last week I had to go in and they made a mesh mask that goes over my face and kind of latches my head to the table so that I don't move at all and the radiation goes to the places that's needed.  This is what cracks me up... They put this mask on my face that is pretty tight and very hard to blink or even talk and every time they put it on they end up asking me questions that they are expecting answers for. I am really truly not sure if they really do this on purpose just to drive us crazy. I did notice also that when the radiation machine goes on there is this smell as soon as it turns on. It only last a minute or so but a very distinct smell. I asked the girls there today if this is something common as I had radiation done before and didn't ever remember smelling anything before. I was told that the only time they ever hear of someone saying that there is a smell is only with Brain Radiation. She couldn't really explain why just that it does. I was just thinking that really what it was is my brain frying... LOL The side of  effects have been that I have had some swelling in my brain from the trauma of the radiation so this causes a massive headache that in turn makes my stomach upset. They are talking about putting me on steroids again for a week or so to let the swelling go down some. I hate the thought of even taking steroids again. This makes me feel so much worse and then  I can't sleep on top of that so I am having to take my Ambien to try and get a least a few hours of sleep. Because of all the trauma to my brain they has also decided that it is best for me not to be driving as I am going through this treatment so no driving for the next 3 weeks. Now this is one I am really not so happy with. I don't like making  other people wait on me or not being able to do things myself. I guess this is just one of those learning lessons that I just need to sit back and let it be and be OK with. Let me just say now to all my friends that will be helping me out during the next 3 weeks Thank You from the bottom of my heart... I couldn't do this without you!!