Jan 2008 Update

Monday I had Dr appointment with the surgeon and she reaffirmed me that my incisions were healed nicely and to continue with physical therapy since it is making progress with range of motion in my arm. I also saw my oncologist Monday. I had to complain because of the 4-5 hours I am there every three weeks, for an infusion that is supposed to last 90 minutes. It was worth it because miraculously I was out of there in 120 minutes . We'll see if it will last though.
I will continue to see the oncologist every 9 weeks. I then had an appointment with the plastic surgeon on Tuesday. At this appointment he explained the different type of implants there are
and the benefits and/or drawbacks from each one.
How come he kept the implant in his hand the entire time?
Anyway I will be having my surgery in January and after this surgery I will be another step closer to putting this all be hind me.
Explaining to the kids that I had to have another surgery was interesting because they didn't know or they didn't think that had anything removed. Even thoough it was explained to them. They just thought that the cancer was removed... The innocence of children. After about 9 weeks post surgery I get to have two tattoos. Never thought I would say that. But the tattoos are for cosmetic reasons. Here I am trying not to get too personal what am I thinking.....I guess if you can't figure it out you can email me and I'll tell you more descriptive details.
The implant surgery is outpatient and lasts about 2 hours. I will have drain tubes for about 5-7 days again. Not sure on the recovery period. I wouldn't think it would be much .
Treatments are getting easier. And they weren't terrible to begin with compared to the chemo.
I just have the terrible bone archness for two days .
My hair is curlier every inch it grows. I feel good and seem to be back to my old energy with a nap here and there.

I'll post again after surgery.
2008 will be great
Kelly