Chatterbox Describes Health Journey

I have to make an appointment with the surgeon for a consult and make plans for the 2nd mastectomy. I’m hoping that it will not be quite as tough of a recovery as the left side since there should not be any lymph node involvement on the right side. Of course, I am right handed, so it will be handicapping me to a certain extent. No movement or lifting. Just try eating with your left hand if you’re not used to it. I’ll be working on becoming ambidextrous. Once surgery is completed, it’s on to radiation. 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Another long journey, but I’ve been told not as bad as chemo. So I’m counting on that. I’m also counting on curly hair. After 51 years of stick straight hair, I’d like to give curls a whirl. (even if it does come back grey)/Chatterbox. Full post below .

DFO: I chatted with Chatterbox on the phone a few minutes ago. Indeed, she’s in good spirits, at the moment. I deeply appreciate that she’s sharing her story with us. Mebbe someone out there can take courage from it. It’s unfortunate that three quality women at HBO are nicked up at the moment — Chatterbox, Marmitetoasty & JeanieS. Chatterbox told me she appreciates your thoughts and prayers. I’m sure the other 2 Ladies of HBO do, too.

Today (Thursday, August 13, 2009) was my last chemo treatment. Yay! At this moment I am feeling wonderful, but then the full dose of chemo drugs haven’t been coursing thru my veins for very long. Give me a couple of days and I’ll be physically down. But mentally…relieved that this aspect of the journey is over. Now, onto the next part.

I have to make an appointment with the surgeon for a consult and make plans for the 2nd mastectomy. I’m hoping that it will not be quite as tough of a recovery as the left side since there should not be any lymph node involvement on the right side. Of course, I am right handed, so it will be handicapping me to a certain extent. No movement or lifting. Just try eating with your left hand if you’re not used to it. I’ll be working on becoming ambidextrous.

Once surgery is completed, it’s on to radiation. 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Another long journey, but I’ve been told not as bad as chemo. So I’m counting on that. I’m also counting on curly hair. After 51 years of stick straight hair, I’d like to give curls a whirl. (even if it does come back grey)

I truly appreciate all the prayers and good thoughts and wishes that have come my way since this was all diagnosed back in February.