Time to Pump You Up!

Well it's Wednesday, must be 'fillin' day. Yup, at 9:30am I'm back at "Wally's" for another fill up. This time I got me 150cc in each of the girls. Feeling pretty good right now and looking forward to next Wednesday.

If you notice the 'inflation device' to the left here. Well at my plastic surgeon's that device is pretty much what the real McCoy looks like. He numbed me up today. That guy's got a talent that he needs to share with about 98% of the dentists in central Ohio!.

I'm really glad I found this plastic surgeon. (Dr. Houser) It pays to do a little research and for pete's sake get a second opinion!

It's a great day out today, I'm going for a walk around the block. Can't wait for spring!

I'll post more by next Wednesday! Needless to say,,,,,,,,It sure feels good to be cancer FREE!
I'm one lucky dawg!


Ciao for now!
Trace

Time to go to Wally's Fillin Station!

Well, After waiting 3 weeks from getting my sharp pei puppies, today was the day I was waiting for. My first fill up! I woke up early around 6:30am only to run down stairs, start a load of clothes, unload the dishwasher, get my numerous drugs out and make coffee and yes, force myself to eat a bowl of cereal. I've never been one to eat breakfast, but with these meds, you would have to have a death wish with your stomach if you didn't eat.

I put on the TV to catch up on the ole stimulus package news, often wondering what the CEO of GM makes per year and how he is 'cutting back' like the rest of have to????? (ok ok...I won't go down that road now)....and my sleepless sister in law Marianne calls at 7:14am, to tell me that she can't witness the event today, since my niece wasn't feeling good. Bummer, she took me last week for a check up and really liked the ole plastic surgeon. (wink).She wished me good luck and I said I'd phone after it was done. I was so nervous, not knowing what to expect. Drives me crazy. But the meds kicked in and I was .......... let's say....''comfortable''!

They took me right away, he came in gave me an injection on the left side, no pain, then got the 'stud finder' out and put the needle right where it was supposed to be, again, no pain. Did the right side, then pumped in 50 cc's of saline in each side.
Done, finito, kaput! wow.......what was I thinking? I hope to have that amount doubled for next wed's visit. I am schedule till April 1st for weekly fillups with "Wally". He's got to get me up to 600 cc's on each side.

Dan and I went shopping after it was all done, and I came home made us lunch and took a nap with the cat till 3:30pm. Wow what a day. I almost can't wait till next wed!

I hope everyone had a great Valentines day! Spring is only a month away!
I will update this blog again next wednesday after I see Wally!
Ciao for now!
Trace

Free at last Free at last!

Well I think the title says it all. Just went to my surgeons and she got it all! Pathology reports came back that I have ZERO cancer in me (trust me I intend to keep it that way)...believe it or not I'm actually speechless now. I'll write more when I come back down off my cloud!!!

ciao for now

Trace

Way toooooooooo much skin!

Hello all! I hope this blog is finding all of you warm and cozy and in health! Well, it's done, kaput, finito,the surgery is finally over and done with. I had it done last Tuesday. Nervous as heck, we proceeded to the ole hospital along with 7 million other cars on the outer belt. We enter the hospital, with about 5 min. to spare, then I am whisked away to pre-op. The surgery went fine after 3 1/2 hours passing then came 3 hours in recovery.

Besides not wanting to wake up, it went better than I anticipated. The biggest thing I remember is not being able to talk because I had a tube up my nose and down into my throat. So I could not suck via a straw or say certain vowels. I kinda sounded like Marlee Matlin, until the next day the nurse removed the tube and by golly I had a voice that could talk!

I spent 2 days in ICU due to some breathing problems, was on Dilaudid and Percocet for a few days. Now my kitchen looks like I'm competing for the local CVS drugstore. Thank god, my mother arranged a 'time sked' for me to take my drugs.

My chest feels a little heavy, like I have 2 bricks on each side, but other than that I feel absolutely great! I also have drainage tubes that look like little plastic grenades (no I am NOT in terrorist training) inwhich I must log the liquid and drain as needed.

I cant wait to start my meds for 5 years ( yes I'm being serious) and start the healing process. I want to move on with my life. I also signed up with the Columbus Komen Chapter as being a breast cancer advocate. I can't wait for them to contact me. I'm looking forward to helping others out when they first find out that they have breast cancer.

I resumed painting, today. My Dad brought down to Columbus, some old water colour paper and paints and brushes. So I decided to paint a few 'projects' that I have doodled down. I plan to donate my first painting to the Dublin James Care Center. (hope they like it)

Anyhow, I feel great and there is no looking back. Oh and yes I did go into the Operating room and get sedated with a smile on my face. For indeed, when I did wake up, it would be a new life for me.

In closing, having both breasts removed, really isn't that bad. The skin sparring surgery is the only way to go! So as I look down at my chest the remotely resembles a shar pei dog's skin, I look forward to getting my first 'fill up' next wednesday from my plastic surgeon.

I'll blog later, after I meet with my surgeon on Wed. and get the 'all clear' sign!

Ciao for now!

Trace