Today I had an appointment with my oncologist. He said everything seems to be tracking along. He did say he will call the surgeons to see if they can move up my surgery date. Because we are trying to schedule 2 surgeons for the same date, it's a little more difficult. Anyway we will see what happens, for now my surgery is scheduled for July 12th. While I was there I got my port flushed out, it was nice to see my oncologist nurse, Sally. I brought by some oatmeal cookies to the chemo patients (courtesy of HPSJ) who seemed to really appreciate them. It was packed today, they were busy!
It seems these past few days I've had no energy. I feel like I can lay down and just sleep. Which I will probably do after I post this blog.
Hope everyone has a nice week!
Hugs and Blessings to All!
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
God's timing is perfect...
God's timing is perfect is what I need to keep repeating to myself. My surgery is set for July 12th! When I first heard that date, I have to say I was little disappointed that it is a month and half away. But God has a plan and I'm here to follow it. So lets go!
Overall I'm feeling better, but I think these past few days I may have over done it. Yesterday was not that great of a day. Today, I'm hoping is a little better.
Tomorrow i will be seeing my oncologist. We will probably discuss my progress and go over my remaining side effects of the chemo. I will also get my port flushed out, which you need to do every 4 weeks if your not using it.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
Overall I'm feeling better, but I think these past few days I may have over done it. Yesterday was not that great of a day. Today, I'm hoping is a little better.
Tomorrow i will be seeing my oncologist. We will probably discuss my progress and go over my remaining side effects of the chemo. I will also get my port flushed out, which you need to do every 4 weeks if your not using it.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Busy Busy Busy!
Stayed with mom this weekend and will go home on Monday. Mom is doing good, she sleeps most of day.
Monday I will go into work for a half day. This week I will be meeting with my surgeon and oncologist. Hopefully, I will have my surgery date sometime this week. I'll keep you posted.
I started walking tonight so I can regain my strength. I get fatigue quickly, I need to build my resistance back. The walk was refreshing.
Today was Pentecost Sunday. Even though I wasn't able to attend Mass I spent quiet time meditating on the Holy Spirit and how His grace is helping me through this journey.
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
Monday I will go into work for a half day. This week I will be meeting with my surgeon and oncologist. Hopefully, I will have my surgery date sometime this week. I'll keep you posted.
I started walking tonight so I can regain my strength. I get fatigue quickly, I need to build my resistance back. The walk was refreshing.
Today was Pentecost Sunday. Even though I wasn't able to attend Mass I spent quiet time meditating on the Holy Spirit and how His grace is helping me through this journey.
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. Acts 2:1-3
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tick Tock!
Time is ticking along! So much to do before surgery. Which I still don't have a date yet. There is a lot of cordination with schedules and then there is the authorization process with the insurance company!
It looks like I will be having my mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. I am relieved!
I've been able to go into work a few hours this past week. I'm just easing into to it. I'm not completely 100%, every day is better and better. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!
I thought I'd post a picture of how my hair is growing back. I can't believe how gray and wavy my hair is! This is called Chemo Curls and from what I'm told your hair eventually comes back to normal (whatever that is). I still wear a wig or hat in public, because it does look freaky.
Blessings and Hugs to All!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Prelim Results
Okay I just got back from seeing my surgeon and I have to tell you my mind is swimming with information.
First off, my surgeon said my tumor has dramatically reduced in size and he was very pleased. Praise GOD! Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support! <:-P
After talking to my surgeon several times about my options....I've prayed/thought/researched this for 5 months; I decided to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction. If possible this can be done all at one time, however it depends on my radiation treatments. I will be meeting with a plastic surgeon and radiologist in the coming week to discuss my options.
My surgeon says my surgery cannot be scheduled until 1 month after my last chemo which was April 29, so this means my surgery will probably be the 1st-2nd week of June.
I'm so happy about the results of the MRI, it makes all the chemo treatments worth it! Even though I know Jesus is with me no matter what happens, it was nice to hear these positive results. Hugs and love to all of you who supported and prayed for me every step of the way! >:D<
Commit your way to the LORD; trust that God will act. Psalm 37:5
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
First off, my surgeon said my tumor has dramatically reduced in size and he was very pleased. Praise GOD! Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support! <:-P
After talking to my surgeon several times about my options....I've prayed/thought/researched this for 5 months; I decided to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction. If possible this can be done all at one time, however it depends on my radiation treatments. I will be meeting with a plastic surgeon and radiologist in the coming week to discuss my options.
My surgeon says my surgery cannot be scheduled until 1 month after my last chemo which was April 29, so this means my surgery will probably be the 1st-2nd week of June.
I'm so happy about the results of the MRI, it makes all the chemo treatments worth it! Even though I know Jesus is with me no matter what happens, it was nice to hear these positive results. Hugs and love to all of you who supported and prayed for me every step of the way! >:D<
Commit your way to the LORD; trust that God will act. Psalm 37:5
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
Friday, May 7, 2010
Say a little prayer...
So here's the "skinnie minnie" my MRI test results will not be ready till Tuesday so I had to reschedule my surgeon appointment for Tuesday (5/11) of next week! UGH! Stay tuned....
I had my MRI appointment yesterday. It went well. I had the same tech who did it last time, I remembered because her name was "Jeannie" :) I had a little apprehension because I had to lay down on my stomach and I didn't know how I would do that with the port on my chest. Then I forgot about the IV (yikes) they give you in the arm. Because of the chemo it's hard to get a good vein. Usually, I drink water before to plump up my veins, but I didn't do it that afternoon. Doh! (By the way, that's a good tip if you didn't already know, drink lots of water before giving blood or having an IV). Jeannie was a little nervous because she could not find a good vein. She almost put it in the vein by my wrist because that was the only good vein she could fine. Those veins usually are painful. I told her try my arm again because I said a prayer. She looked again and "voila" there it was! No problems with the IV - it was almost painless.
Jeannie then was nervous about my port. I told her I said another prayer and she said well your 1 for 1. So when I was face down on the plateform my port was no trouble at all. I think she was amazed. So we are almost homefree, except now I was concerned about me having a "hot flash" while I was getting my MRI. Sometimes when I have a hot flash it almost feels like I can't breath if I don't cool down right away. I lay face down and I have to be perfectly still for about 30-45 minutes. I said another prayer. Jeannie said I will turn on the fans inside the MRI machine, hopefully you'll be okay. This time I was amazed, because when I sleep at night I have the fan on me all night and I still get hot flashes all the time. I didn't have one hot flash while having the MRI. YEAH! God is GOOD! I hope the results are just as good! :)
I can't tell you how nice it was not to have to go to chemo on Thursday. I'm starting to feel a little better every day. My oncologist nurse, Sally called me today to tell me she missed me yesterday. I told her I missed her, but not having Chemo. That was so thoughtful of her to call me, we definitely are going to keep in touch.
Thanks everyone for sending such nice emails, cards and comments (keep them coming! *wink*) you have no idea how much that lifts my spirits.
Well I want to close today by saying "Happy Mothers Day" to all the moms out there! You are so special you have no idea! In fact, I think Mom's should have more than one day a year to celebrate!
I will be spending Mother's day with my mom on Sunday! We are so blessed to have her with us still. :)
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
I had my MRI appointment yesterday. It went well. I had the same tech who did it last time, I remembered because her name was "Jeannie" :) I had a little apprehension because I had to lay down on my stomach and I didn't know how I would do that with the port on my chest. Then I forgot about the IV (yikes) they give you in the arm. Because of the chemo it's hard to get a good vein. Usually, I drink water before to plump up my veins, but I didn't do it that afternoon. Doh! (By the way, that's a good tip if you didn't already know, drink lots of water before giving blood or having an IV). Jeannie was a little nervous because she could not find a good vein. She almost put it in the vein by my wrist because that was the only good vein she could fine. Those veins usually are painful. I told her try my arm again because I said a prayer. She looked again and "voila" there it was! No problems with the IV - it was almost painless.
Jeannie then was nervous about my port. I told her I said another prayer and she said well your 1 for 1. So when I was face down on the plateform my port was no trouble at all. I think she was amazed. So we are almost homefree, except now I was concerned about me having a "hot flash" while I was getting my MRI. Sometimes when I have a hot flash it almost feels like I can't breath if I don't cool down right away. I lay face down and I have to be perfectly still for about 30-45 minutes. I said another prayer. Jeannie said I will turn on the fans inside the MRI machine, hopefully you'll be okay. This time I was amazed, because when I sleep at night I have the fan on me all night and I still get hot flashes all the time. I didn't have one hot flash while having the MRI. YEAH! God is GOOD! I hope the results are just as good! :)
I can't tell you how nice it was not to have to go to chemo on Thursday. I'm starting to feel a little better every day. My oncologist nurse, Sally called me today to tell me she missed me yesterday. I told her I missed her, but not having Chemo. That was so thoughtful of her to call me, we definitely are going to keep in touch.
Thanks everyone for sending such nice emails, cards and comments (keep them coming! *wink*) you have no idea how much that lifts my spirits.
Well I want to close today by saying "Happy Mothers Day" to all the moms out there! You are so special you have no idea! In fact, I think Mom's should have more than one day a year to celebrate!
I will be spending Mother's day with my mom on Sunday! We are so blessed to have her with us still. :)
Hugs and Blessings to All!
JeanneSaintsFan@aol.com
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