Latest Doctor Visits

I went to my plastic surgeon yesterday regarding my reconstruction. For the most part I am healing well and should begin my expansion within the next two weeks. Had one slight set-back - part of skin on left breast incision died so had to have dead skin removed and are re-stitched yesterday. The procedure was done in the doctor's office with my husband present. I didn't feel any of it as I am still numb in the area of the incisions. I was a little nervous, but all went well. I have an appointment on Friday to see how well the new incision is doing and to have the final two drainage tubes removed - finally! I'm still on the pain meds and taking another round of antibiotics. I'm hoping after Friday I can get off the pain meds so that I can get rid of the grogginess.

For the most part I am feeling well and able to get around with no problems. I also met with my gynecologist yesterday and she removed one stitch that didn't go away on its own - no pain there either. She showed me pictures of how well everything looked during the surgery. I have never seen such neat sutures (internal ones) - and they were done lapriscopically. I had read horror stories from patients that went through this procedure. My procedure went off without a hitch - no pain and no complications at all. This doctor is really talented - I wish my cross stitch and hand sewing looked as neat. I am able to walk up and down stairs and take walks outdoors without getting winded.

I have an appointment next week with oncologist who will let me know if I need any additional treatments. My general surgeon thinks I shouldn't need any treatments since my lymph nodes were clear, but wants me to see the oncologist to make sure.

Thanks for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers. Knowing I have such great support has truly helped me! God has truly blessed me in many ways. I'm starting to look at this cancer battle as more of a blessing than a curse. I'm so glad that the cancer was killed off. I'm also not sorry that it happened to me. It woke me up to this life and how many people truly care for me. It also is helping me to understand that I can be there for others and don't need to wait for something bad to happen to step in and help.  I keep stating this over and over, but it is so true - if it weren't for God, I would have not made it through this journey well. The old me would have felt sorry for herself and blamed it all on God and life's circumstances. I would have been a royal pain in the butt to everyone around me and would have basically given up. And all you who have shown your caring side have helped me more than words can express. Thanks for your sharing yourselves with me!

Have a blessed day. More to come after Friday's appointment.

TTFN,

Kelly