Day 2 - 17 Seconds

My appointment was for 9.45, managed to make it with time to spare this time. I was called and brought back to the same room as yesterday, where the light machine is. I sat and waited for a few minutes while the patient before finished up and left. I was then brought behind the curtain, my back, where the test was done yesterday was checked. She counted four red spots, being the result which would determine what dosage I would start on. I was then given goggles and asked to undress, put on the goggles and face shield and step into the machine.

There is paper on the bottom as to where you are to stand,and I was showed yesterday how to close and open the door. I closed the door behind me and the physio came back and told me I would be in for 17 seconds and when the blue lights (which are all surrounding panels inside the box) come on, to start moving. The movement is simply marching on the spot, raising hands and legs high, to ensure full coverage on every area of my body. The physio then has to ask my name and date of birth, and will do so every session with a second person in attendance, to ensure they are treating the right person. 17 seconds pass fairly quickly. The machine begins to beep, as the lights switch off, and I can exit the box again and get dressed.

My next session takes place on Friday, which will start with my skin being checked for redness etc. after today. So far its pretty straight forward, as I was assured but I still managed to find myself feeling anxious the night before, which in turn affected my sleep. Obviously I'm not gonna see any results straight away or the first few weeks, but it will be interesting to see how it affects my skin, hopefully for the better.

Until next time, take care :)

Sarah