4 minute read. I can’t believe February is almost over. It’s been another blur of a month in cancerland! I have a little backlog of posts I’ll be sharing in chronological order. Our GoFundMe campaign raised more money than we ever expected - enough to pay for the egg freezing and storage, one round of… Continue reading Egg harvest & my port
Tag: surgery
How I prepared to say goodbye to my left breast
3 minute read. I had the good fortune to have three full days to prepare myself mentally, logistically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to say goodbye to my left breast. My surgery was on a Tuesday. The Saturday before, Molly and I went to the Korean spa. As always, I love seeing people naked. Without clothes,… Continue reading How I prepared to say goodbye to my left breast
Five days after my breast was removed
6 minute read. It has been five days since my left breast was removed. I went into surgery at 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon. My surgery took 2 hours longer than expected. Waiting must have been terrifying for my family. The surgeon had to remove more lymph nodes than expected because cancer had spread there. I… Continue reading Five days after my breast was removed
Post Surgery Update
Sara's mom here - She went into surgery around 3:30 pm and got out about 7:45 last night. By 11 pm she had walked around the halls and had a ravenous appetite!Sara says she's doing good, she's bored and ready to get her IV out! She should be released around noon. We're on our way… Continue reading Post Surgery Update
Quick update
After six weeks of internal struggle, 2nd opinions, and consultations - this is the plan: On December 11th my left breast will be removed in a single-breast mastectomy. I am not opting for a breast implant - instead I will be flat on one side. So far we've met my breast surgeon and medical oncologist. … Continue reading Quick update
“…I had less to decide than to remember.”
I have a surgery date!!!! December 11, 2018. It feels so, so good to have a surgery date. FINALLY, something that is known and concrete! The uncertainty was excruciating. I never knew how much making commitments meant to me until suddenly I felt I could not make any commitments or plans, because at any… Continue reading “…I had less to decide than to remember.”
MRI
On Friday, November 9th I had my first MRI - and my first IV. It was painless but I felt quite anxious. The rhythmic, industrial MRI sounds reminded me of the goth clubs I spent so much time in in my teens. On Monday, my surgeon, VLT, called me to give me the MRI results.… Continue reading MRI
Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, OMG
November 2nd - My first meeting with my surgeon. Brian and my mom go with me. Everyone in the waiting room is 25-35 years older than me. We nickname the surgeon VLT. VLT is calm, pretty, stylish, with a huge diamond on her finger. She is surprised to see my mom and Brian. She wants… Continue reading Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, OMG
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