May 5: Today was my post op. All went well and my next appointment will be in 6 months. I was given a script to start physical therapy and I started 2 hours after my post op. Now, I call that efficiency! My anxiety has been high so I decided to take a drive to the Wellness House. This is a non-profit center for cancer patients and their families. I could feel the weight on my shoulders dropping as soon as the white gates opened to the property. The area is beautiful and I decided I would try Reiki today. I was definitely relaxed after leaving.
My day long Annapolis trip ended with a brief visit with my friends at Force 3. This was a nice dose of Medicine, not to mention the angel food cake and fresh strawberries they had when I arrived. The support and love from this visit made my day!
I had a nice Mother's Day. I was not up for going out, so Pat and the kids made a delicious dinner. Then, I focused on helping Patrick get ready for his trip to Quebec/Montreal. This was a great mind diversion.
May 12: Pat and I had our Chemo Teaching and Tour today. I had a lump in my throat all morning and fought the emotions. We were slammed with a ton of information do's and don'ts I have a stack of reading to absorb all this information.
In addition, I signed consent papers to be a participant in a study to help prevent the cancer from recurring and settling in the bones. This is a 5 year study...just want to help the future since I met all the criteria. I thought it would be best to participate.
I have physical therapy this afternoon. They already warned me, it may be painful.
Next week...Genetic Counselor Appointment, Physical Therapy, Bloodwork, Chemo, Nelasta injection. I think I am at the hospital 4 days next week.
Thank you everyone for your support. I cannot do this alone and I am blessed to have so many family and friends around me. What more could I ask?
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