sorry folks, I’ve kept a little secret – I am out of the hospital! Last week was a bit of a blur post-op. I have felt absolutely fantastic and have hardly needed even a Tylenol for pain. That part is kind of crazy. We busted me out last Tuesday night and I’ve been back andContinue reading “Jailbreak! (and my thoughts about malpractice)”
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Frankenboob on 10/31 (TX update #3)
Well, as the storyline seems to be going for this adventure, plans changed again this morning – but in the most wonderful way possible. I’m NOT busting out of this joint today, but it is because WE CLOSED THE WOUND!!!!! I say “we” as if I had anything to do with it, but hey, I’llContinue reading “Frankenboob on 10/31 (TX update #3)”
Texas Update #2
well friends, I have sat down to update everyone several times and each time I do something changes. Here is what has happened and what I know so far…. Last week we did a debridement and they sent “samples” to the lab (I told them we were not using the word biopsy because I didn’tContinue reading “Texas Update #2”
Texas Update #1
Hey everyone. Today is Tuesday 10/18/22. Man has it been a whirlwind of a couple of weeks! There were so many things that had to happen to get me out here and it has been crazy busy but everything has fallen into place so smoothly. And I GOT TO FLY A PLANE!!!! That was seriouslyContinue reading “Texas Update #1”
Wally Goes to Texas
Well friends, Wally and I have had a blast this summer! Since joining our family he has gone on many adventures with me. He’s gone to a couple of hair appointments, to the bank to open accounts for all the teenagers, to eat lunch with my cousin who I haven’t seen in 10 years, toContinue reading “Wally Goes to Texas”
Unexpected Fireworks
This month has been slow and fast all the same. Wound healing is moving on, albeit very slowly. I have my good days, and I have my bad days energy-wise. Let’s see…what all have I done this month? I drove a couple of times, but it’s nice that I have three extra drivers in myContinue reading “Unexpected Fireworks”
Just 14 broken ribs
Never in my life could I imagine those words being so comforting – but they were the best words I think I’ve ever heard. I came home Thursday afternoon and while we were in the process of discharge they came in with my radiology report. My scans showed nothing malignant or scary looking, “just 14Continue reading “Just 14 broken ribs”
June = hospital
Well, folks, it seems I cannot get through June without landing myself in the hospital. The past year and a half has been super busy and I had a couple of posts started to get you guys caught up BUT like my well-loved metaphor of Whack-A-Mole, we had a new “mole” pop up. I’ll focusContinue reading “June = hospital”
My Favorite Post-Op Items
This is going to be the first of many product reviews I do. I want to pass my hard earned wisdom along to the rest of you. If you are going through breast cancer or reconstructive surgery, or know someone who is, these are my must-have’s for recovery! Trust me, I’m a pro at thisContinue reading “My Favorite Post-Op Items”
Third Time’s a Charm!
I had my one week post on Monday and we couldn’t be happier! I got rid of one drain, and just have one to go. Everything is healing nicely, the new blood supply up front is doing its job, and I have virtually no bruising at all – I promise you, this woman is aContinue reading “Third Time’s a Charm!”
Cancermamma 