by Kathy | Nov 6, 2014 | Reconstruction
My sister and brother-in-law came to visit and supposedly to celebrate the end of reconstruction. Personally, I think they just wanted to blow some things up. After three surgeries, 12 weeks of restrictions, seven JP drains, and enough scars to form a patchwork quilt,...
by Kathy | Sep 26, 2014 | Reconstruction
I have read that dogs have the uncanny ability to sense their owner’s emotions and needs. There was even a recent news story about one dog’s ability to predict seizers in its owner. I am certain that our last dog, Dolly Dog knew that I was unwell and she...
by Kathy | Sep 17, 2014 | Reconstruction, Surgery
My final reconstruction surgery is scheduled for Friday and I’m rather looking forward to it. It is as though I can see the finish line and can’t wait to cross it. I have crossed off so many goals and milestones in my journey with cancer, but the big goal...
by Kathy | Jul 22, 2014 | Coping, Treatment/Chemo
I had my six month post-chemo check up today. It was so exciting. As I drove up to the cancer clinic, I sat in the car and stared at the building for a few minutes thinking about all that I had been through in that building. I thought of all the times I had sat...
by Kathy | May 18, 2014 | Coping, Hyperbaric Treatments, Reconstruction
My son, Steven, flew in to stay with me for ten days following my great escape from the hospital. He was in charge of my pain medications and driving me to and from hyperbaric treatments and doctors appointments. Since I was restricted from using both arms, he was...
