My Breast Cancer Journey Update ... July 25, 2014!

My Breast Cancer Journey Update.  First, I thank all of you, again, for your prayers, and support.  I am trying to remain focused; and busy.  It is hard.  Had a visit today with my primary doctor.  I was told that I have an infection (he saw a little leakage on my surgery site).  He said that it isn't necessarily anything that I did, or didn't do; that it just happens, sometimes.  So, I am taking some antibiotics; otherwise, he stated that everything looks as if it is healing just fine.

My Breast Cancer Journey Update ... July 17, 2014!

I have just returned from my first follow-up appointment (since my surgery) with my surgeon. She removed my staples; and, in a surprise 'very painful' move, the drainage tubes. Because she is like me, a very independent woman (that likes to control things regarding HER life); she lifted all of the restrictions, that she had imposed on me (with the exception of still 'NO DRIVING!"); where I can attempt to do things, on my own ... BUT, I had to promise to, immediately, stop, when I realize that I still cannot handle whatever, so as not to rip apart my surgery site, and/or do, even, more damage, elsewhere. ALL of my doctors seem to be on this same theme on worrying about MY eating. Since my surgery, I admit that I do not seem to have much of an appetite ... I rather sleep, when I can. But, since I do like subway (the healthy sandwiches), raisins, whole wheat bagels (with a heart healthy spread), and Oat Meal, with honey and cinnamon ... I did agree to concentrate on eating more of these. Anyway, I see my surgeon, again, in three weeks; and, at her request, I have to see my Oncologist, before then ... for more, continuing, follow-up treatment, that he will discuss with me. All in all, my surgeon stated that I am healing very well, and very quickly.

Breast Cancer Update ... July 11, 2014

I did have my surgery on July 9th ... obviously, it went well; I am communicating with you, right now. I'm on my computer. Was very adamant about not staying in the hospital. They did keep me for one day, though. The surgeon, after making me agree to a whole bunch of restrictions ... no driving, no cooking, a lot of bed rest, home health care, etc., did discharge me, yesterday. Since being home, I have been doing a lot of sleeping ... I am just so tired.  I am still in the early stages of recovering; I have been sleeping a lot, etc.  I am still waiting on the pathology report, to make sure that the Cancer did not spread.  However, I am upbeat, now, that the tumor has been removed from my body ... and, I will do whatever I have to, to make a full recovery.

July 9, 2014 ... Breast Cancer Update.

Have to check in at 6:45 a.m., for surgery. Please, keep me, my girls, and the rest of my family, in prayer. God bless!

July 2, 2014 Cancer Update! Now, Just Waiting On My Surgery ...

Well, blood work completed!  Also, received a little more good news; assuming that the surgery go well, etc. ... and, that is that I will be able to go home the same day (of course, I'm supposed to go straight to bed).  Previously, I was told that I had to remain at the hospital for, at least, one night.  Then, a nurse would be coming to my house, every day, to check my vitals, change my dressing, etc.  I figure that it is, really, because the Insurance Company informed them that they prefer to not pay for an overnight, or more, stay in the hospital.  They, really, want to treat us like we are stupid, and, don't know the real reasoning behind their decisions.  But, as long as my release is a safe decision, for me; I rather be home, anyway; than in a cold, noisy hospital!