So I drove down to "the Island" on Friday with the kids. Ever excited for a chance to see her grandparents and perhaps get a new Webkinz toy, Jacqueline is in heaven and Bailey is vroom-ing his hotwheels all around.
I never made an entry on Friday after I saw Dr. Schauer. I had my blood counts checked for surgery - all levels were back into the normal range after 3 weeks. Yay! And then Dr. Schauer and I talked about the surgery, listened to my heart & lungs (all good), and talked about radiation and treatment/visits going forward. He seemed happy/impressed that I had managed to stay on the dose-dense (every 2 week) schedule and that I kept my energy up. I told him now that I hadn't had another treatment I realized how much more "sapped" I was during the chemo. I had a lot more energy this past week. Still, I was well enough throughout to keep going and try to keep up with the kids.
On the way out of the office Dr.Schauer said he couldn't have hoped for a better outcome with my treatment. I practically skipped to the car, went home told Kevin the news and threw the bags in the trunk and the kids and I hit the road.
Tomorrow I go to Sloan for the pre-surgery testing including an EKG - never did that test. So I'll try to write again before the surgery Wednesday but it'll depend. Not sure about wi-fi in the hospital, you know? My expectation is that I'll be out of the hospital by Friday but we'll see. I'll try to get an update up here quickly - Dr. Heerdt told me that I'd start physical therapy in24 hrs to regain 99% or more of the mobility in my left arm after the surgery. It's funny but I am not all that anxious about the actual surgery. I just have a feeling that it's going to be a success.
4 comments:
hmmmmm ...
"practically" skipped ???????
with as much playful, teasing gentleness as i can muster via this one dimensional format, please consider the possibility of not only skipping but also clicking your heels in the air for sheer joyousness!
i was BEYOND terrified for what might loom before you when you told me that you had breast cancer.
jennifer webb, you have been nothing but unerringly astounding throughout this "eviction" process.
at no time have you whined, complained, or acknowledged the private demons that might have attempted to tango across your mental reverie.
not one of my F.E.A.R.s (false evidence appearing real) has been realized due to your inherent indomitable, er, uhm what was it, ah, yes, pluckiness.
your bravery, lack of self-pity, no whimpering or whining, and always that dorothy parker-esque wit is an authentic true profile in courage, jenn.
please take the utmost of "jenn-tle" care while you face this next hurdle.
you are deeply loved and admired,
cherie
Jenn, i hope you see this before your surgery. while nowhere near the level of intensity of your own situation, i found myself having a biopsy on the very day of my mother's death from breast cancer. in the end i had a lumpectomy & i will tell you that the surgery is nothing to worry about. i sailed through 2 of them with no worries. my advice to you is to be 100% dilligent to NOT OVERDO IT when you get back up & especially home. don't try to do too much. take it easy & let other's do for you. your body will thank you! i am sending much white lite your way this week and am certain you surgery will go well and you will make a speedy recovery. big hugs to you & the family!!!!! xoxoxoxx shannon delaney
SUCCESS all the way sis! I have no fear-- you will tackle this like you have all the other obstacles you have faced--- with strength, courage, dignity and determination! I love you-- and I am missing you. Kama
p.s. I must say-- I wasn't expecting an entry-- and prepared myself for the disappointment-- Here's to you for keeping us all up to date-- it is not easy for you- and it is much appreciated by us all!
Jenn,
All your ATL cousins will be thinking of you tomorrow as you amaze the doctors with your positive attitude and unyielding fortitude.
We love you!!
Amanda
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