Today is Monday. I wake up to the fact that my drain is not coming out today. In fact, it has picked up speed over the weekend. It can come out after it drains less than 30cc's in a 24 hour period. this is the amount that your body can reabsorb and not become a problem. I was close but then something happened and I actually started to increase. Irritating, frustrating, but not horrible.
So this morning I called both my surgeon and my oncologist. They both agreed that I need to see my plastic surgeon as scheduled on Wednesday. The Onc. says she will see me no matter what at 1:30 in the afternoon on Thursday! This will be my official day of chemo!! I'm both scared and relieved because I just want it to be over with already! So, unfortunately, the weekend trip I was planning on, probably isn't going to happen, but I will keep my options open, as I may do very well with chemo and I might not be as sick as they tell me I'm going to be, just maybe!
On a lighter note, we had a great weekend filled with lots of company, one poker game and one open house. It was a fun but exhausting weekend.
I am still experiencing the "overwhelming blues". They come on fast, don't stay long, I have a good cry, feel sorry for myself and then they are gone just as quickly as they arrived. It's weird but again, I'm told this is normal. I feel more crazy then I knew I already was. ( That didn't make sense to me either. )
It's funny how when your sick, you seem to run into people who have the exact illness you have. Of course I ran into someone who has breast cancer with the same Dr.s I do and just finished up chemo and radiation. This was at the open house. I know what your thinking but, this time, I actually enjoyed it and it gave me inspiration because the lady, she looked pretty good for just finishing up such a big dose of medicine.
Well, we are grilling out tonight because Paul's sisters wanted to come over for a visit. I am looking forward to it as I havent seen them in a while. I need to get off of the computer and go and do my hair? No, clean the house, no? Well, I could stay on here all day if I wasn't careful, so til next time!
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Kathy, I am so impressed with the courage you have. I'm glad you ran into someone who is going through what you are going through. It helps to talk to someone who is in the same boat as you. I can't even imagaine how I would handle it. You are lucky to have such a caring family and loving husband not to mention all your fabulous friends. You are in my prayers daily. My love to all. Diane
ReplyDeleteKathy, I worked with Robin last night and I was asking about you...she gave me this link. What a great idea. I love you and am praying for you. If you ever need a boobie nurse; I am your girl. I love playing with breasts. Seriously, I am available for you. ANYTIME. ANYPLACE. Take care, cutie.
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