4-12-11

As I was talking with a friend today, I realized it has been months since I have blogged. It might be time for an update:) Today I had my last surgery for good. This was just a simple surgery to fix the appearance and fill areas that needed more assistance..ha ha... Everything went well and recovering at home. I am still dealing with my vertigo issues but do have a great neurologist working to help me. It looks as if I had a nerve in my inner ear that was damaged by Chemo. This and a chemical imbalance is causing severe vertigo. I am on medicine that is definitely working and will be doing physical rehab as well. We will monitor this as time goes on. I had my almost year check up last week. In May it will be One year of remission. VERY EXCITING. My doctor is so pleased with the outcome. So all in all I am doing great! Doing a lot of planning for the wedding and of course getting pumped!!!

2-18-11

Recovery is going well. I was finally able to get some sleep last night which allowed me to get out a little today. I am pretty tired now from doing a few errands, however still feeling good. I should be back to normal in no time.

2-16-11

Surgery yesterday went well. It was the last revision of the reconstruction process. I should be done at this point as far as surgeries go. My pain is not as bad as the last surgery which is wonderful. I am definitely sore all over and tired. I never sleep well on my back and being on it all day yesterday did not help. But soon enough I will be able to sleep well again. I am also happy to say i can shower as early as tomorrow. They did not have to put any gauze on the outside. They used that lovely glue again which is fabulous and stitches on the inside that dissolve.

Thanks to all who checked in on me yesterday. It is always great to tell everyone it was another successful surgery!

2/6/11

A new month and on a new path to figuring out why I have severe vertigo. I had a wonderful neurologists spend an hour with me the other day getting to the base of my issues. Her final analysis was a chemical imbalance. Basically my head goes crazy when i am over stimulated and it causes me to have these issues. The fact that I had chemo did not help matters either. On a side note from my MRI she did say I have a very good looking brain.

So the way to treat all of this is trial and error with medicine. Some of these medicines tend to make you feel worse before you feel better, that is the only down side.

I will keep you all posted.

1-28-11

I have not forgotten about this blog:) I guess it is safe to say when I don't blog things are good however I do miss it.

Not much to report here. I have an appointment with a neurologist to see what is causing my vertigo. Since we have ruled out my eyes, ears, and any sinus issues, the next step is neurology.

My surgery is also scheduled in two weeks. Hopefully this will be the last surgery:)

1-12-11

6 months cancer free...woooooa!! I am excited if you can't tell. Doctors are pleased with my bill of health:)

As far as my recovery from reconstruction that is going well too. I have opted to do one more surgery to correct a few skin issues. Basically the doctor will remove some extra skin and add fat to areas that did not get enough inflation the first time around. This will help with the shaping and make me feel more confident about the final results. I figure I have to live with these the rest of my life so I better like them:) The surgery will be scheduled some time in February.

1-9-11

Tomorrow is my 6 month check up. I am looking forward to a great appointment and another reassurance that I am cancer free. 2011 is going to be a great year with lots of wonderful memories.