The Morning After

Yesterday afternoon I had my surgery. One doctor removed my breast and the other partially rebuilt it again.

It all went very smoothly, so I am told.

This morning I'm in pain,  but hungry and no nausea, which is progress.

More medical facts when I'm up for it. Just wanted to let you all know I am well.

Love and hugs all around.

One Hour at a Time

"...first you decide what you gotta do, then you go out and do it, and maybe the most that we can do is just to see each other through it..."

- Ani DiFranco


This one goes out to my Tuesday Women's group. You have been holding me through this. Whenever I feel alone in this, I hear this song and you all are right there with me. For this I am so grateful.

Let's talk a little more about my breasts

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer what you don't realize is how much time you'll spend talking about your breasts. I have, in fact, spent so much time talking about my breasts that its a subject I'm rather tired of. 

Today however I will have to spend just a little more time on this topic. This may be the most important conversation that I'll have because I'm seeing a woman who will, hopefully, reconstruct my body after I've had my breast removed next week.

You know what they say, when life gives you lemons, made lemonade. Or, you know, grapefruit-ade, or melon-ade. Or whatever. 

That Funny Feeling

Peripheral Neuropathy = my internal alarm clock alerting me that I haven’t rested enough. Good times.

Slow and Low

                                     

On more than one occasion I've found myself realizing I'm done with chemo. Then, right after that, I realize I'm smiling. Then after that, I realize I need a nap.

Mainly because when you finish chemo it doesn't finish with you. The side effects may last up to a year. 

Yea, you read that right, one year. The nastier ones last much longer but hopefully that doesn't apply for me.

So friends, I'm taking it easy and will be for a while.

 In other words, if you can't find me, I'm outside laying on my lounge chair with my priorities straight. 

Up and up

I'm feeling better and better everyday. Taking good care and preparing myself for surgery, mentally and physically.

Prayers and good vibes welcomed as I move through these next couple weeks.