Kevin and I saw Dr. Lee on Friday afternoon. We were there for an hour and a half discussing the surgery options. Dr. Heerdt sent a letter to Dr. Lee outlining her own recommendations which it seems Dr. Lee gave thoughtful consideration to. While we talked she continued to explain that the mastectomy was still the safest in her opinion but that a lumpectomy could work. She was willing to try it as well.
So here we are faced with two smart women surgeons to chose from for my surgery. I suppose it's a good position really, but it's still something to over-think for me. I am trying not to over-think it. I am trying to keep those "what if" shadows out of my mind. The ones where you wonder and second guess every decision... yeah, they need to blow by. I have no use for that. So I went to yoga hoping that the hour and half there would give me some clarity, some focus for the weeks ahead. Right now the decision is actually less about the very able surgeons and more about the hospitals. Remind me again about how Sloan-Kettering is ranked #2 in the nation for cancer care. Yeah, they are the specialists, and they're so close.
Dr. Lee surprised us. We all thought the decision was made. But it shouldn't be made without thoughtful consideration of the many parts of this disease. She brought up some good points, we're getting an education that's for sure.
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boy, oh, boy! you nailed it with this heading, jenn, as well as the closing statement, 'we're getting an education that's for sure'.
i have been researching what a lumpectomy entails.
whew!
there is a veritable plethora of information that leaves me feeling much like alice down the proverbial rabbit hole.
how do you do it?
your seemingly endless supply of good cheer and hopefulness is awe inspiring as well as humbling.
i was totally unaware of all that women face until you raised my levels of consciousness.
please know that YOU will overcome this chapter of breast cancer with flyng colors.
checked out the good doctor's bio. after looking at her photo, i can readily understand your comfort levels with her. i, too, have great faith in alexandra heerdt.
while you ponder if you have provided TMI and are reassured by a hilarious NFW by Laurie that nearly required a purchase and subsequewnt donning of depends, i can assure you that your fearless honesty is a much needed component in your eviction of the squatter.
my dreas have been filled with images of you painting and creating with vibrant colors for the last while and also in hawaii'i with whales and dolphins as your back drop.
hold fast to the adage, 'whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it will achieve.'
please take the utmost of gentle care for the next while knowing that you are so very loved and admired.
smooches,
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