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Last week was "ICK" week...
Monday. Accomplish in one day what normally takes two in order to take the rest of the week off for Ick. Medical bills wait for no man so keep on plugging along.
Tuesday. After filling out five pages of medical forms, I had my suspiciously sensitive... Read more
Bless her heart... my best friend, Joy, mothers me. I've been overwhelmed with appointments, tests and medical decisions in addition to dealing with the pincushion after-effects of surgery. I have reams of information sitting on my desk that were thrown at me while in the dazed state of shock and denial. Joy called the hospital's... Read more
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Melanie
Sunday, September 21 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Today I've had enough. Roll the calendar to B.C. (Before the BIG C!) or better yet, A.D. (After Deliverance from the BIG C!). The post surgery numb is long gone and my chest feels like it's been attacked by an orbital sander. Happy drugs... not happy enough. I had... Read more
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Melanie
Wednesday, September 10 2008
WOOHOO! Great news! My surgeon called with pathology results... WHEW! I can breath again! There was no cancer in the lymph nodes - huge sigh! I'd do cartwheels, but then I'd need back surgery! Though it was infiltrating surrounding tissue (IDC), the largest tumor was just 1 cm. The smaller tumor... Read more
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Melanie
Friday, September 05 2008
Life is different today... I'm boobless in Seattle! I can't believe I'm already home. Itchy, attractive drains hanging off each side, percocet in hand... but not feeling all that bad. I'm surprised I feel this good and I'm very relieved it's over. I was just sorry I was asleep and missed the party my husband and good... Read more