melsamei's Cancer Blog
November 25, 2007
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It seems odd to call my 1 year anniversary a celebration. Is it a celebration that I lived through chemotherapy, mastectomy, and now reconstruction? It is strange that I have endured so much in a short time. Where did the time go? Was my energy soooo focused on healing that I was oblivious to the world around me?
I have not posted for a very long time. I went back to work and I have not had an extra second. I am trying to find a balance between work and home. I can no longer work the marathon 12-14 hours day of my past. I will never again jeopardize my immune system. How do so many single women manage a family, home, and career? It is overwhelming to me.
My dearest cousin had a hip replacement(she is only 35yrs old). I have been preparing meals for her and trying to help drive her kids to school. She has a really lovely husband and 2 young children. Since, I am kind of working and work for myself it was easy to help her. I flew in my nephew from Florida and he had a great time with my daughter. We slept late, went to the movies, and played video games for an entire week.
Before cancer, I would never have laid in bed until noon. Now, it is a great luxury. One of my little dogs got sick over the holidays. Too much turkey. I have now decided the worst thing in the world is a dog with diarrhea. Not a pleasant thing to clean up! I had to confine her to a kennel. She is very upset. We are going to the vet tomorrow. She will definitely need a bath as well. My poor baby!
My reconstructive surgery is Dec. 18. I am really looking forward to the silicone gel implants. The surgery date is terrible. Just before Christmas. I will be busy trying to purchase presents. The surgery is a day surgery but I am not sure about the recovery.
I will keep everyone posted.
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