Friday, January 29, 2010

update...surgery went well, Dr. took the implant out put in one size smaller this way theres more skin to stitch...thats been my problem since day 1, not enough fat or skin....now at least I have a little more skin....just a little lopsided! She said it won't even be noticeable, at this point I just want it to heal.....

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Just wanted to update on what is going on, yesterday eve. I slipped on the ice on my driveway getting out of my car right before teaching my evening step class, and one of my incisions "opened back up" the month of "healing" aparently didn't do too well. Anyway it seemed like a very minor slip/catch, but it was enough to reopen the incision so I will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 8:00 in the morning. Not thrilled about it but my PT friend who helped me steri-strip it lastnight said she didn't think it looked like it had healed at all in the last month and thinks this would have happened at some point. Also the doctor said today she does feel there is a very good chance that with re-stitching and being careful all over again that it will heal, said it looks good on the inside.....anyway thats what is going on......
Just wanted to update on what is going on, yesterday eve. I slipped on the ice on my driveway getting out of my car right before teaching my evening step class, and one of my incisions "opened back up" the month of "healing" aparently didn't do too well. Anyway it seemed like a very minor slip/catch, but it was enough to reopen the incision so I will be having surgery tomorrow morning at 8:00 in the morning. Not thrilled about it but my PT friend who helped me steri-strip it lastnight said she didn't think it looked like it had healed at all in the last month and thinks this would have happened at some point. Also the doctor said today she does feel there is a very good chance that with re-stitching and being careful all over again that it will heal, said it looks good on the inside.....anyway thats what is going on......
Hate to report this, but big set back yesterday evening.....once again, seems like my life is full of "ridiculous" things that happen to me just by accident....slipped on some ice when getting out of my car last night, caught myself with my right arm partly outstretched it didn't seem like a big deal, but it was a big enough deal to open the incision below my right breast. Odd thing is I didn't even feel it, the edges of the wound are perfectly straight and there was no bleeding.....Am very concerned because I have a feeling this means those wound edges never really healed to each other. Have a Dr. apt at 1:00 today....best case scenario she will either glue or restitch the incision.....am hoping all goes well......will keep you posted....say a prayer for me......

Saturday, January 23, 2010

So here I am a year older....happy to be celebrating a birthday! warm enough to go biking today, great 20+mile bike ride! Hope everyone else was able to enjoy the warmer weather!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Stitches are out, thought it would feel significantly different....no, feels exactly the same....still somewhat painful, still tight, wonder if I will ever feel "normal" again.....did get to start running again....legs are sore today! That is a "good" pain! School I'm in starting this week....freedom is over....possibly a full time job will start soon too....hope there's time for everything.....

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Lymphedema is almost history......only wear a sleeve at night now.....

Another contest? Well maybe, one of my clients was watching Doctors Tv on mornings at 9:00, apparently they are having a "contest" along with prevention magazine to find the most inspiring "Healthiest people" stories...she said I jsut have to enter since I was healthier and doing more during cancer and chemotherapy than most people who have nothing going on...I looked at it need to figure out how to download a video onto their entry form....technicologically challenged.....thats me....if you go to Doctorstv.com you can find the info....

Anybody have any suggestions.......
....will get stitches out this week.....temps in the 40's,some awsome exercising outside, so get out there...!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Started teaching this week, will start my school next week....have had a couple very promising job interviews....how will I have time to work full time, go to school, do 8 clinical hours a week, and still teach, plus see my family once in awhile? Am not sure but will have to figure it out! Figure if I did 25 credit hours in 8 weeks while on chemotherapy, this should be a piece of cake....right? Hope it will all work.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Starting to feel back to normal after the last surgery......anxious to get the stitches out. Finally less pain! Did some skiing on Sunday....felt great!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Everyone keeping your New Years Resolutions! Its been cold, snowy but no reason not to work out! I've managed it every day!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Saw the Doctor, she said the incisions are healing very well, I thought she was going to take the stitches out....nope....she's leaving them in two more weeks, she said irradiated skin you have to be very careful because you can't tell if its healed underneath. Its VERY DIFFICULT for me to continue no skiing, no running, obviously no lifting weights using any chest muscles.....Doing my best to continue following Drs orders Actually she didn't say I couldn't ski but am thinking I probably shouldn't UGH!

Skiing wouldn't be the problem, just falling would be a problem. Skin still bruised, still alot of "prickling pain" obviously healing.....

Will just keep doing "non impact" stuff, minimal weight training.....I'm getting weak......nows the time for many of you to catch up with me! So better start working out hard!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Incisions I think are healed......still some pain, but not too bad....really wanted to snow ski today, but doing my best to follow my own advice.....will find out tomorrow about my next (and final) surgery! Will be happy when it is finally all over......"What a long.....strange...... trip it's been.....