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.

12-26-10

This Christmas for me was about reflection and growth. I was reminded of a few things that I would like to share with all of you. First people i.e. my family..ha ha...love this blog and make it a point to read it often. So I do need to keep it updated for those who follow and for those out there who might need some comfort in their journey as I did. Secondly I was reminded that I am still a survivor and how good it feels to hear that. My cousins gave me a small sterling silver necklace that says survivor on it. Such a small gift that means so much to me. And to top it off my cousin told me how proud she was of me. What a great moment that still brings tears to my eyes. I am not sure I will ever take the necklace off..:) The most important thing I was reminded of lately is the meaning of a gift. It was talked a lot about at church today and Adam and I had previously talked about it. Although I love to give gifts and of course receive them I honestly feel honored that I am able to say my greatest gift I have been given is my health and another year and many more to celebrate my health. I told Adam that If I am healthy and I have him that is all I need this year as a gift.

Happy Holidays to all of you that follow this and may this new year bring the meaning of a gift as this last year did for me.

12-16-10

As most of you said recovering from a skin graft procedure is a process and I am definitely experiencing that. My stomach is very swollen and uncomfortable. Luckily i am good at hiding excess skin/fat with the right clothes..ha ha. I do hope this goes down soon and everything heals as it is suppose to.

12-14-10

My follow up appointment with the doctor went well today. He removed the gaze and stitches and was very happy with the results. For the next 3 weeks I have to put a daily dressing and medicine on the area but that should not effect the appearance in my clothes. Without going into too much detail, let's just say what he did is amazing. It will take time to get to the actual size it needs to be but by mid January I should be all healed up.

12-12-10

I can say without a doubt that this surgery has required a lot more recovery than I thought it would. I am doing better today than yesterday however still having pain and very swollen in the stomach. I think the combination of the anesthesia and actual skin graph has caused the majority of the swelling. Between that and and the stitches and gauze on my chest, I am not able to wear normal clothes..ha ha..Literally right now I can wear sweats and baggy shirts. I am hoping this will all be better by Tuesday. That is when I go back for my check up.