Come and take a peak!
This is the last post on Living in The Moment ....
but I'm not remaining silent!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Moving to a new website
My sister and I are SO excited! We have combined our experiences and set up a new website that also includes our blogs. A brand new look and new endeavor.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Back to Work!
Tomorrow is my first day back to work since June 28. Getting butterflies in my tummy, which seems to happen after being off for awhile. Never know what I'm going to face when I get there (kinda hard to describe). But, I'm as ready as I'm ever going to be!
This month makes 1 year since my radiation treatments ended. I think that is long enough to make a decision. Most of the bleeding/seeping has stopped, and the bruising is slowly clearing up. Still looks like Frankenstein! I don't regret the procedure, even though sometimes it feels like someone hit me with a baseball bat (too graphic?)
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Saturday, we had a wonderful get together with extended family from my father's side. It was great to see everyone again....it seems once a year now. There is also an emptiness in our hearts for the ones that have moved far away and for the ones who are now in spirit. The world keeps turning and we keep getting older.
It reminds me of one of my favorite songs that I have posted before. It makes you think about your own legacy.
My sister and I are developing a website. Christie is the brains of the operation and my husband is working on logo ideas. We hope that it will be helpful and hopeful to breast cancer patients. It is a need to "give back" and to help others going through the brutal journey. So....stayed tuned!
This month makes 1 year since my radiation treatments ended. I think that is long enough to make a decision. Most of the bleeding/seeping has stopped, and the bruising is slowly clearing up. Still looks like Frankenstein! I don't regret the procedure, even though sometimes it feels like someone hit me with a baseball bat (too graphic?)
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Saturday, we had a wonderful get together with extended family from my father's side. It was great to see everyone again....it seems once a year now. There is also an emptiness in our hearts for the ones that have moved far away and for the ones who are now in spirit. The world keeps turning and we keep getting older.
It reminds me of one of my favorite songs that I have posted before. It makes you think about your own legacy.
Nichole Nordeman - Legacy
My sister and I are developing a website. Christie is the brains of the operation and my husband is working on logo ideas. We hope that it will be helpful and hopeful to breast cancer patients. It is a need to "give back" and to help others going through the brutal journey. So....stayed tuned!
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| Christie's green thumb |
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Follow-up from Reconstruction
My follow-up appointment was this morning. It lasted all of 5 minutes. He was amazed at the bruising. Good news, no signs of infection. Just remembered, I forgot to ask about the pathology report. I'm sure it is fine or else he would have brought it up.
I will have to go back about 3 more times. At one of those appointments, the surgery tape will be removed and the stitches. Doc said that it will look more like the other breast in about 3 months or so.
Would I do it again? Probably. The weight on my shoulders and back does feel lighter. My bra straps aren't leaving crevices on the top of my shoulders!
Kind of wonder if I should have done the other side as well. Guess I won't know until I'm fully healed. Will they really be symmetrical?
My sister is managing her radiation treatments. She is a real trouper!
No need for a scarf anymore! What a beauty!
Next follow-up is July 23. Same day as my oncology visit .... wonder what Doc Esther is gonna think of my "boob job".
I will have to go back about 3 more times. At one of those appointments, the surgery tape will be removed and the stitches. Doc said that it will look more like the other breast in about 3 months or so.
Would I do it again? Probably. The weight on my shoulders and back does feel lighter. My bra straps aren't leaving crevices on the top of my shoulders!
Kind of wonder if I should have done the other side as well. Guess I won't know until I'm fully healed. Will they really be symmetrical?
My sister is managing her radiation treatments. She is a real trouper!
No need for a scarf anymore! What a beauty!
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| Me & Christie |
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Reconstruction - Post Surgery
Hello all! Day 1 of post surgery. Yes, there is pain - plus, taking antibiotics as instructed.
Last night, I was curious (who wouldn't be) and decided to peel away the bandages to see my ta-ta. Lots of blood on the gauze and I can see where the cuts were made. Still have the marker drawing on my chest (tic-tac-toe anybody?)
I get to shower after 3:00 today!
So, as I was exploring, I found an electrode on my hip from the EKG.....and I was worried they would leave something "inside" me during surgery! hahaha, I was lucky!
Amazingly, I didn't go to bed when I got home until after midnight. I woke up a lot too because I couldn't get comfortable.
I don't regret doing this, not for vanity reasons, but for comfort. They don't make bras that come in 2 different cup sizes. (although that would be an interesting manufacturing business) Doc says the breast will start to look "normal" in 3 months or so.
My follow-up appointment is July 9th.
Last night, I was curious (who wouldn't be) and decided to peel away the bandages to see my ta-ta. Lots of blood on the gauze and I can see where the cuts were made. Still have the marker drawing on my chest (tic-tac-toe anybody?)
I get to shower after 3:00 today!
So, as I was exploring, I found an electrode on my hip from the EKG.....and I was worried they would leave something "inside" me during surgery! hahaha, I was lucky!
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| Electrode laying on the lid of my laptop |
Amazingly, I didn't go to bed when I got home until after midnight. I woke up a lot too because I couldn't get comfortable.
I don't regret doing this, not for vanity reasons, but for comfort. They don't make bras that come in 2 different cup sizes. (although that would be an interesting manufacturing business) Doc says the breast will start to look "normal" in 3 months or so.
My follow-up appointment is July 9th.
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July America!
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