Kevin and I drove in to Sloan-Kettering today for my pre-surgical tests. I had my first EKG - it takes longer to affix all the stickers than to get the reading that all is well. The nurses and technicians were all very kind, supportive and had nice things to say about Dr. Heerdt and the hospital.
I feel good. I'm not really anxious about it. More like excited almost - I guess I'm anticipating feeling closer to "done" - and not having a mastectomy is SOO much better. Really and truly.
We found a little taco joint on 1st where we had a late lunch before heading back out to Long Island. The traffic was typical, rain added to the mayhem, but none of it really bothered either of us. Kevin and I are calm, unstressed going into this. It's like the day I started chemo. I woke up that day and I felt like a warrior. Today, I went to the hospital with optimism. I saw a lot of other scared faces there in the waiting areas but I was happy. I only have to have a lumpectomy.
I wore my uniform - pink bandanna, cammo pants, new "life is good" cap - and I'm ready for tomorrow. I can't eat after midnight so I figure I'll eat until midnight. ; )
Surgery is at 3:45. I have to be there at 12:30 for admitting and 2pm for the needle placement thing... marking where the tumor was with the radiologist during a mammogram or something. I'll tell you all about it in a day or 2. I should be released on Thursday. Updates to follow.
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Good Morning Sweetheart!
OK...so Ethan woke up way too early, and when I told him it wasn't wake-up time he proceeded to scream at me, thus waking Aidan too early. Then there was a fight over the v-tech game, then there was a pushing incident, and finally, I just burned Ethan's breakfast.
But despite the great start to my day, I am in a good mood. I have a really good feeling about today. Like you, I am excited for your surgery. It's a "let's just get this over with" type of energy.
You're going to do great. You're in good hands. I'll be thinking of you today with happy, positive thoughts. GO GET 'EM JENN!!!
Love Always, Molly XOXOXOXOXOXO :)
Good Morning Dear Friend! Happy Lumpectomy Day!!! I can't tell you how good I feel about your surgery today. Lauren Schwartz and I talked about you early this morning and how excited we are for you. You will be in my thoughts prayers.
Love you,
Gwen
jenn--
so.
it is here.
08/22/07 @ 3:45 PM.
THE day that you have courageously been working towards since hearing those fateful words,
'you have invasive ductal carcinoma,'
made all the more confronting because you were nursing bailey at that juncture in time.
throughout this chapter in your life for the past 21 weeks or so, you, as is your wont, have shown each of us 'the way.'
for your inimitable wit, grace under fire, and, last, but indubitably not least, the jenn-o-centric "plucky" strength, i truly, deeply, madly thank YOU.
you have inadvertently albeit beautifully played the part of sacajawea to my "lewis and clark" when it comes to breast cancer.
kevin -- you are to be commended for having the wisdom to not only choose to marry and love this remarkable full blown feminine woman but moreover, honor your vow, 'in sickness and in health.' it comforts me mightily to know that you adhere to no other option than that jenn will persevere - for decades.
diana and harry -- wow! you deserve recognition for creating and raising this remarkable addition to not only planet earth but to all our lives.
kama -- you are the quintessential poster child depicting the abiding love of a sister.
jenn's friends & extended family -- each of you is a vital and nurturing component to jenn's indomitable mindset and healing.
an immense thank you to all of the above.
and last, but irrefutably, not least, jenn, stand up and take a much deserved bow.
you made it!
thank you for being the change we all want to see in the world.
with love and admiration,
cherie
Hello all--- just want to let everyone know that Jennifer came through her lumpectomy very well. She will obviously give more details when she's back on the computer, but she is doing great!
My Mom said the Dr. H was very happy with what she saw and Jennifer did great!
OK- I am not making sense-- TOO HAPPY to type! Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes! Kama
kama --
a 1,000 profuse "thank you's" for taking your time to post this news of "hooray." you make/made perfect sense.
take care,
~ c
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