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I had my brain MRI today.  Have I said how much I hate enclosed spaces??!!  They put a freaking cage around my head and slid me in that damn cadaver drawer again.  I couldn't breathe...well that is what it felt like at least.  I made it through even though I thought it would never end. My doctor...god I love her...called and got the results immediately because she new how anxious I was.  She told me I have a normal brain...then she laughed!!  I am so relieved...I didn't really think there was anything wrong, but that is one more test that I have passed :)  Man...it has been exactly 5 months today since my diagnosis!!  Time has gone by so quickly, for which I am thankful.  I am just relieved that all the news since then has been good news.  That finish line is so close I can almost touch it!!!!!

Thank you...

My meal train ladies are at it again...Many thanks to Audra, Tara, and Jeannie.  I also received a lasagna meal from the Wards and some homemade chili from the Shroders :)  Look forward to seeing Brehm, the Haneys and the Trenkamps.

I have also received some beautiful floral arrangements from my in-laws, my parents, the Commins, Tempfers, and Wessners.  They are GORGEOUS!!

Update

This week has been ok so far.  I was allowed to have my drainage tubes removed...thank goodness...now I don't look so much like an alien.  I am still very sore, especially on the left side where they removed lymph nodes.  My hair is continuing to grow :).  I had some dizzy spells (vertigo) Tuesday and Wednesday.  I only get them when I change positions (sitting or lying down to a standing position or standing to a lying down position, or bending over).  Therefore, my oncologist thinks it is best that they do a brain scan just to make sure there are no growths on the brain or skull.  A little scary, but they didn't seem too concerned because I have not had vision changes or headaches.  I should find out today when my scan is...hopefully this afternoon or tomorrow.  I am not too worried since the spells seemed to have stopped.  I think it is caffeine withdrawl because I did not drink any for several days.  Today I had some...and what do you know...no dizziness.

Prayers please...thanks!!

Day 5

Well...it is Day 5 and I am still surviving.  Yesterday I was very sore and uncomfortable.  I wasn't feeling well at all.  I think I did too much too soon and am paying for it...shocker!  Just felt like I had the flu.  The worst part is I woke up to a wet sensation on my back to find out the caps on my drainage tubes popped open and leaked.  I know...gross...but I was more aggravated that I had to rewash my freshly clean sheets.  Those drainage tubes are so very annoying.  I feel like an alien with my bald head and tubes sticking out every where...absolutely ridiculous.  I mean seriously could this disease be any uglier??  I just keep telling myself...new hair and new boobs...new hair and new boobs!!  I am a very impatient person so this SUCKS!!

Thanks Nicki R. and Melissa for dinner this week :)

Ta ta for now...no pun intended...hehe!!

Pathology Results

I just spoke with my oncologist!!!  No cancer found in either breast...check!  They removed 6 lymph nodes. Only 1 tested positive for cancer (which we already knew b/c that is how I found it).  The good thing is there was only about 4% left and it has shrunk significantly from approx 3 cm to 1 cm (about the size of a pea).  I am very happy with the results.  I will have to get radiation b/c of the lymph node involvement...but I already knew that.  I will find out how much radiation I will need next week when I meet with the radiologist.

So I guess I can say I am cancer free...WHOO HOO!!

Day 3

I am at home and doing surprisingly well.  I am able to move around on my own as long as I take it slow.  The Novocain line has run out, so I am very sore and very stiff.  My ab muscles are sore because I can't use my arms to lift myself out of bed...maybe I will get that 6 pack I have always dreamed of...lol!!  On the other hand, I can lift both arms above my head...something everyone said I wouldn't be able to do for several weeks...guess I am just a tough girl. I only have 2 drainage tubes...which got in the way until I did some research.  I am wearing a "fanny pack" around (something I said I would never wear) and I zip the tubes right in so they don't hang and get in the way.  Oh...I am so very attractive now let me tell you.  My hair has decided to start growing all of a sudden this week.  I have some serious peach fuzz especially on the sides and in the back.  It seems to be coming in  dark.

I go back Monday morning for the "big reveal."  She will remove my bandages and I will be able to see my war scars for the first time.  So far...having no boobies has not freaked me out at all.  Some say it would...but I am ok with it so far.  My oncologist should be calling me sometime today to discuss my pathology report.  I will post when I get the good news!!

It's 9/13 and I have boobies like a tween!

So it is official!!  I have NO boobies...takes me back to 6th grade when everyone had them BUT me.  I am laying in my hospital bed as we speak.  My family just left for Zoe's game and Christy is here keeping me company...and being my bitch lol!!  Overall...I am feeling pretty good...but then again I have a Novocaine line going directly into the sight.  The morphine I am on makes me feel loopy...gotta love it!  I should be going home sometime tomorrow and the initial pathology report within the next 2 days.  Very much looking forward to hearing what I know will be great news.

Thanks to all for the phone calls, voice messages, and text messages of good wishes. Keep sending the love my way.