Thursday, January 22, 2009

Gettin on with life and reconstruction

It has been a while since I have have posted so I figured there is no time like the present to update. On 10/22/08 I had a bilateral with immediate reconstruction. I now have expanders in. They are like implants only they are filled with saline over a period of time. This is done to stretch the skin. And let me tell ya they are as hard as BRICKS, but hey I am not complaining. I will keep these in until I get my permanant ones put in around April.

This has been a long road. Both mentally and physically I still have a long road ahead of me. I am so happy that I dont have to have radiation. I went to a radiation specialist at MCV in Richmond and he advised me that it really would not be worth the trouble for me. YAY!! I am really just ready to get back to San Antonio and exhale! I have one more fill next week and then I will be just waiting for my surgery date. I will keep you posted!!

By the way it sure is nice to be able to say PRESIDENT Obama!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!
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About Me

I am a runner, fitness instructor, and flight attendant. On 4/4/08 I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma. I had a 2.9 cm tumor with one node involved. At the young age of 40, I faced the fact that I had breast cancer. After the 1st 4 rounds were over and I went in for more pictures of the tumor I was devastated to find that it had not shrunk AT ALL! Three weeks later I started taxotere and herceptin. After completion of chemo the tumor has shrunk to be half it's original size and the cells are inactive. Now I await surgery to have a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. My surgery is scheduled for the first part of Oct and I will keep you posted. Cancer has shown me whats important in life. The love from my husband, family, friends, and even total strangers has amazed me! I really am blessed.