Plastic Surgeon Consultation #1

I met with a surgeon in Fresno today and absolutely loved her! She answered all of my questions, explained everything to me and met all of my expectations! The best news was that I won't have to wait 6 months! Yippee!!!!! I asked her what she was doing tomorrow? I am still reeling from all of the info and have a lot to look up and insurance to deal with. My out of pocket increased Oct 1. I think that is crazy! And I am not convinced that it is correct! So I have that process started, but what a pain.... Anyway, I go to Stanford in October for another consultation, but if I had to decide today, I would pick today's doctor!

Remission, one month follow up and reconstruction, oh my!

Yep folks I am in remission! I love it! No more cancer treatments for me! I get more and more energy back everyday and I am loving it! I get to start working out again next week after a heart stress test. I had some blood tests today that cam back very good!

My one month radiation follow up appointment was today and I get to stop being over gentle with my skin! Bring on the chlorine, perfumey soaps & lotions, shower brushes, and whatever else I want!

Reconstruction still needs to happen, the soonest I can have surgery is 6 months from my end date (august 27th) so I am guessing February. I am going to start interviewing plastic surgeons on Monday and am so excited to see what type of reconstruction would be best for me. I have an appointment at Stanford as well. Currently I am leaning towards Stanford because reconstruction is the only thing this doctor does. The other Dr. does a little of everything. However the other doctor is closer and reconstruction usually includes numerous trips to the doctor, some appointments lasting less than 20 min. Driving all day to Stanford for a 20 min face to face with a doc sounds frustrating to say the least. So my official view on the location of the doctor is that my old breasts lasted 33 years, the next set will get about the same, hopefully more with a little maintenance. So a bunch of trips in the car, all day, is worth having the best set I can get.

Oh and watch for a magazine called Tulare County Magazine coming out mid October published by Visalia Times Delta. They sent a photographer and a writer to talk about Beauty and Cancer. Wigs, prosthetics, etc.... should be fun and I should be in it.

Just a quick update...... healing up and moving on!

My skin is looking great! It is still a little sore sometimes, but is sooooo much better already! I am super excited about being done with all the treatments and getting on with my life. I am very excited about reconstruction and am booking consultations with doctors! I can't wait!! I am so excited!!!

Relay for life was this past weekend! It was so nice to be there and to be done with treatment, to celebrate my life, and winning the cancer fight!!!! There were so many survivors walking around in there purple shirts looking great!

Thank you everyone that read this and continues to send prayers and support! I could not have done this without all of you!!!!