Back to Work!

Well, I have returned to work and have not gotten used to getting up and going ANYWHERE on a regular basis. I've been trying out different times to see which one works. Oh well, wish me luck. Especially because I've gained weight an most of my clothes don't fit! But I will try to keep up with all the changes. Check back in the next few days, I have to tell you about my newest treatment.

Smooches

Algebra Lesson: 2 Negatives=Positive

Well after meeting with both my surgeons, I have received great news. NO MORE CANCER!!! The pathology reports show that the tumor had dissipated (disappeared) and no residual cells remained. No cancer in my ovaries and therefore a positive report of being Cancer free!
I will see my oncologist next week to determine my plan for radiation therapy ( the last and final step). I will go back to work on the 13th, that is if my doctor says it's okay after I see him on Wed. (8th). So all in all.......IT'S ALL GOOD!

Okay, if you have nothing to do, call me! email me! come visit me! I'M BORED!!!!!

Thanks again for everything, all your thoughts & prayers. I can truly feel them covering me everyday!

Smooches

1st Report

I saw my gyno-surgeon on Tuesday because of a small infection in one of my incisions. The doctor said it was superficial and had not gotten deep into the wound so it was ok. He gave me an antibiotic and showed my mom how to pack the wound and wants to see me back in a week. He also gave me the pathology report which said there was no cancer or anything in my ovaries. There was something (a dermoid tumor) which is benign and would may have caused an issue later (much later) but that was all. Good report all in all! He released me to drive again if when I got in the car, I could jerk the wheel hard and slam on the break without it hurting. So, needless to say I'm driving. I'm not taking any narcotic pain meds so it's pretty safe for me to drive. As for work, he wants me to wait, I have to follow-up with him next week so I won't go to work until then. Oh, well! He reminded me that although my incisions were relatively small, I really did have major surgery, so in other words....SIT YO' ASS DOWN SOMEWHERE! He also reminded me that I had 6 weeks off. However, I'm bored at home but the most important issue is that I don't get paid for 6 weeks off this time so I NEED to go back to work. He said since I can sit at my desk or table & I don't do a lot of lifting and such I could go back to work after I see him on Wed. So I look forward to that.

I go to see my breast surgeon today so look for another update later today or tomorrow.

Also if you live in the area, check the news frequently to make sure a woman wasn't found wondering aimlessly through Chino Hills saying, I just need to get away!!!! My mom is still here and my Grandma came in on Tuesday and she has been watching me like a hungry eagle (nope not a hawk) telling me to not lift this, don't do that, if I take a Tylenol she wants to know what hurts! EVERYTHING I JUST HAD SURGERY!!!! But of course I can't say that without a trip to the ER or something so I just don't say anything. And for those of you who read this and will take to her, if you mention it I will deny it and say you must be going nuts!!!!!
Okay that's if for now!

SMOOCHES!!!

Surgery Complete!

Well.......I'M BACK!!!!

I had surgery on Sept. 17th as scheduled. The lumpectomy was done using a guide wire that had to be put in with x-ray because there was pretty much nothing left to the tumor. The a dissection of my lymph node was down with no cancer cells found so that means....I'M OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE!!!!! A SURVIVOR some would say!!!!
The ufferectomy was done laproscopically so all surgeries done with the least invasiveness possible. So that also means I got to go home the next day with some instructions and great pain meds.
I'm still a little sore from surgery but recovering pretty well. I have a couple dr.'s appts. this week so I will update soon.
My mom is here now and has been taking great care of me, especially since I can't drive or lift too much. My grandmother will be here tomorrow so more TLC for me!
More updates later!
Thanks to all of you who have sent cards and get well wishes and of course thanks to ALL for the prayers. God is moving here!

Smooches!!!

The Next Step!!!

So I am ready for the next step, which is surgery.....um ok that's kinda scary! I have only been in the hospital once for dehydration when I was in college. Otherwise no other illness to speak of before this...well not really. I am not really nervous now even though it's exactly 2 weeks from today probably because I am sooo tired. I went back to work and working as hard as I can before I won't be able to work. However, I did get some good news that I won't be out as long as I was initially told, 2 weeks, that's great!!!!



Anywho........Mom will be in Tuesday so the countdown begins. I have been sooo busy I haven't had time to think about any of this which is pretty good since I may freak out if all I had to do was sit and worry. But since I don't.....I won't!



Again Surgery is on the 17th, I have a Pre-Op appt. tomorrow. This will be blood work, EKG, and a bunch of other test to make sure my heart and other organs are okay and it's cool to do surgery. I guess I should be charging my iPod so I will have something to do during all this. I got a good book so I should be fine.



So some may be asking what's after surgery..........well me too! No really it's Radiation therapy . I will have about 4 weeks off after surgery and then 6 weeks of radiation. I will receive radiation everyday (5 days a week, no radiation on the weekends!) for 6weeks. This will be a treat, driving from Chino to Duarte EVERYDAY!!!! It's not that's it's that far away, just that the traffic to get there will be brutal!!!! Well, I'm trying to watch the game so I guess I will go watch the game and get ready for my week.



I'm working a lot but I will try to get on here again sometime this week.

Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers!

Luv Ya'll



Smooches!

The Last Dance

So let's dance, the last dance with chemo!




Yep it's my last round of chemo!!!!!!

Or should I say was!

Okay! Chemo IS OVER!!!!

So I think I'm ready for the next step.

Surgery Scheduled

Well, my last chemo treatment will be in a couple days!!!! Halelujah!!!! So here we go with the next step.....Surgery.
My surgery date is set of Sept. 17th. I will have a lumpectomy and ufferectomy and will be home for a few weeks......phone calls, emails and visits will be welcome to keep me from going NUTS!!!!! I will only be out like 4 weeks ( I hope.....keep your fingers crossed) because I think I will go bonkers if I'm not allowed to do anything longer than 2 weeks plus not being able to go to work is gonna kill me (with bordom & financially....all donations welcome!!! =)
So that's the update for now, I'll be writing again soon and adding a few pics so come back soon now... ya' hear!!!!

Smooches!