So, I had my boobs put in on Wednesday along with my ovaries removed.
Surprisingly, my chest doesn't hurt that much. It hurts when I wake up and whenever I try to get up, but other than that I don't notice it. Now, my right side where the ovaries were taken out is another story. It's very sore. My belly button is black and blue from the scope too. Nathan is just the right height and keeps running into me there.
I'm not taking too much of the pain meds. I'm more sore than in pain. Thankfully, my doctor was able to remove the ovaries through a small incision instead of a full C-section incision. This will make my revocery only 2 weeks instead of 10.
Ok, now everyone wants to know about the boobs. Well, I can't tell yet. They're smashed down under an ACE bandage and a sports bra. They look ok. I hope they'll pop out once the swelling goes down and bandages are off. I'll update later on how the "girls" are coming along.
My hair is growing in pretty fast. It's dark now, it was white at first. It's about 1/4-1/2 an inch long. It just needs to fill in. I look like a 30 something guy who's losing his hair. The bad thing is my remaining eyebrows & lashes are falling out. I thought I got away with keeping them since it's been 5 weeks since my last chemo. No such luck.
Oh well, life is good. I'll stop complaining now.
Love, E
Breast Cancer Survivor
"We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails"
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How it all began......
Welcome to my website! This site was created by my wonderful friend Angela to keep everyone I love updated on my “Journey” beating Breast Cancer.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on December 19, 2007 @ 4:30 in the afternoon. It was quite possibly the worst phone call I’ve ever received. The doctors kept telling me that I was “too young”… it’s probably just a cyst or a fibroid (benign tumor). So, I had convinced myself of the same. Imagine my shock and fear when the doctor said “I hate to tell you this, but it IS cancer.”
I didn’t really know how to react. At first I cried a little. Then, I was ok. Then cried some more, then, ok. It wasn’t until I saw the surgeon and learned of the best option for survival, a double mastectomy, that I really broke down. I had a meltdown for a couple of days and then I was fine. I’ve been pretty good with it ever since. I know that I can beat this sneaky disease and I will live a long life with the loves of my life; my husband Jason, and my 2 boys, Will & Nathan.
Jason had a hard time at first. He just kept thinking the worst, that I wouldn’t make it. He’s doing much better now that we’ve seen all the doctors and the prognosis is good.
The kids don’t really understand. Will (who’s almost 4) thinks mommy is having an operation, that’s it. Nathan just turned 1 so he just wants to be held all the time. That will be the hardest thing on me. I love to hold my babies and I won’t be able to pick them up for awhile.
Thankfully, my mom, Kathy, has come to the rescue. She is here as long as we need her. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and family. My sister is coming from Alaska, pregnant and all, to help out too. My dad is coming back soon and Jason’s parents, Rick & Jan along with his whole extended family are just a phone call away if I need them. Unfortunately, my brother, Steve can’t come although he wants to. I even have my friends from Maine that want to come and help! Thank you Christina and Nikki for offering. My friends here, Angela, Oti, Julie & Niki are all on standby also. They’re ready at a moments notice for whatever we need. I love you all, I can’t say how good it makes me feel to be loved.
Everyone I know is praying for us which is so wonderful. I appreciate all the prayers. Only God knows what will happen but I’m confident that he will pull me through.
Anyway, I hope you log on to find out how we’re doing down here in Texas. My surgery is January 9th @ 7:30 a.m. I’ll be in the hospital for 2 nights.
I hope this site can help anyone else who gets this horrible disease, although I pray that none of you ever have to experience it.
Love to all!
Erica
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on December 19, 2007 @ 4:30 in the afternoon. It was quite possibly the worst phone call I’ve ever received. The doctors kept telling me that I was “too young”… it’s probably just a cyst or a fibroid (benign tumor). So, I had convinced myself of the same. Imagine my shock and fear when the doctor said “I hate to tell you this, but it IS cancer.”
I didn’t really know how to react. At first I cried a little. Then, I was ok. Then cried some more, then, ok. It wasn’t until I saw the surgeon and learned of the best option for survival, a double mastectomy, that I really broke down. I had a meltdown for a couple of days and then I was fine. I’ve been pretty good with it ever since. I know that I can beat this sneaky disease and I will live a long life with the loves of my life; my husband Jason, and my 2 boys, Will & Nathan.
Jason had a hard time at first. He just kept thinking the worst, that I wouldn’t make it. He’s doing much better now that we’ve seen all the doctors and the prognosis is good.
The kids don’t really understand. Will (who’s almost 4) thinks mommy is having an operation, that’s it. Nathan just turned 1 so he just wants to be held all the time. That will be the hardest thing on me. I love to hold my babies and I won’t be able to pick them up for awhile.
Thankfully, my mom, Kathy, has come to the rescue. She is here as long as we need her. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and family. My sister is coming from Alaska, pregnant and all, to help out too. My dad is coming back soon and Jason’s parents, Rick & Jan along with his whole extended family are just a phone call away if I need them. Unfortunately, my brother, Steve can’t come although he wants to. I even have my friends from Maine that want to come and help! Thank you Christina and Nikki for offering. My friends here, Angela, Oti, Julie & Niki are all on standby also. They’re ready at a moments notice for whatever we need. I love you all, I can’t say how good it makes me feel to be loved.
Everyone I know is praying for us which is so wonderful. I appreciate all the prayers. Only God knows what will happen but I’m confident that he will pull me through.
Anyway, I hope you log on to find out how we’re doing down here in Texas. My surgery is January 9th @ 7:30 a.m. I’ll be in the hospital for 2 nights.
I hope this site can help anyone else who gets this horrible disease, although I pray that none of you ever have to experience it.
Love to all!
Erica
3 comments:
I'm glad you are done and it's over. You're amazing! I can't believe all you've been through. It has only made you stronger and wiser. Feel better soon. See you in August. Love, Janice
Congrats, congrats, congrats Erica! You conquered more in 6 months than anyone should have to in a lifetime. Onto BIGGER things for you.....and speaking of BIGGER things, I think Christina is a little worried that you may take over her title......ha ha ha.
Rest, recover and hopefully I'll see you this summer!
Hugs from Maine,
Katie
Hey Erica! I'm so happy to hear that you're moved in and post-op once again and you're doing well! I can't wait until I'm in your shoes (without the bigger boobs...I had 30 years of that...I think I would have even beat Christina).
I think of you often. Thank you for all of the support you've given me!
Love,
Karen
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