Today we ended work early and the kids got today and tomorrow off due to Hurricane Sandy. I have been praying that this storm will go easy on everyone in its path. So far we have power and only one branch fell on the house so far.
In two weeks I will undergo my final breast reconstruction procedure - my tattoos. My scars have healed extremely well and the protrusions (constructed nipples) are in pretty good shape. The left side is much flatter than the right - but when I look in the mirror they look even and normal. Once I get the new "aerolas" I will be almost back to normal again.
In my right breast I still get phantom feelings every so often and sometimes get shooting pains - but they aren't bothersome.
My only real issue now is trying to get rid of my extra weight. I need to lose about 50 pounds and am getting nowhere. I exercise and diet - but no progress. I am doing Atkins but am pretty sure that I am also finding lack of female hormone balance and age. I keep trying and will get there one day. I can do pushups and a lot of heavy lifting - so I have not lost any function in my chest or arms - and feel extremely fortunate.
I will try to write an entry once my last procedure is done. I also go to my new oncologist next month to get a checkup and bloodwork and also have a bone density test that my primary care physician wants me to take due to being post-menapausal. I will do that later next month or early December. I don't want to do everything at once.
It's been over one year since my initial surgery and I am still cancer free! God is great! He has gotten me through all this - spiritually, physically and emotionally. I am so very blessed.
God bless all those who are fighting this disease. And God bless those dealing with this weather. And God, please allow the elections to go well and for the man you want as our President to win!
Love to all!
Kelly
