Crazy Runner Chick This is life..Hold on tight!

May 1, 2011

Fill 'Er Up!

Well I got my first "fill" in my expanders... 250cc on each side. They are already bigger than what I had before the mastectomy, and I go back in for another fill in a couple of weeks. I am glad that I don't have dented breasts, but I felt a little self conscious when ICheck Spelling put my swimsuit on to go to practice. I almost wore a drag suit or my rashguard, but Brittney convinced me that they didn't look over sized. I don't know what I am going to do when they get bigger. It is kind of like breast feeding all over again, but they are filled with saline instead of milk.

Maybe people will quit calling me sir, or they will just point and say "check out the dude with the big boobs". I guess I should wear pink.

My hair is already 1/4" long, except for my two "long" hairs that are 1/2" long. (I really did take a ruler to measure it.) I am also starting to get itty bitty microscopic eyelashes. I can't see any eyebrows yet, but hopefully they will be filling in soon.

I am getting more energy back. I would probably be even better if I could sleep past 1AM.

PS. I made sure I didn't take a hot shower.... I don't want anything to shrink, so I wash in COLD!
May 1, 2011

Happy Halloween From the Pumpkin Patch


May 1, 2011

Tastes Like Chicken!

Mike, Tina and I have been walking Hailey to school in the morning, and Mike enjoyed it so much that he wanted to continue walking while Hailey was on break and on the weekends. We start out at around 6 a.m. when the sun is just starting to come up, and we always see the same walkers. One of the walkers that we see in the morning asked if we had seen the pack of 7 coyotes. I told him that I had seen them one morning, but Mike and Tina weren't with me when I saw them. After we talked to the man, and continued on our walk, Mike mentioned that maybe he should carry his BB gun in case we run into the coyotes. I laughed at him and said, "So you are going to walk down the streets carrying a gun?"
Mike replied, "Yes, what if they try to eat Tina?"
I told Mike I would tell the coyotes, "Take the tall guy, he tastes like chicken!"
I think I hurt his feelings. :}

Anyway our walks are going well and we haven't been eaten by coyotes yet.
May 1, 2011

And the Results are....

....Positively, most definitely yes, but maybe not. Okay, let me explain. I got my results for the hormone tests last week from the oncologist, which for a normal person, would show that I was in menopause. Dr. O was all set to put me on the new aromatase inhibitors for the next five years, instead of the Tamoxifen for premenopausal patients. So Mike and I both questioned whether or not the test could definitely tell whether or not I was in menopause. I did some research of my own, and chemo can put me into a temporary menopause for up to a year. I am having hot flashes, but they are getting better and I felt as though I was still ovulating. (TMI for some, but those of you that have pain during ovulation know what I am talking about)
So..... to make a short story really long.... he gave me the prescription for Femora (the aromatase inhibitor) but told me not to fill it until I talked with my OB doctor, which doesn't work on Fridays, so I will have to talk to him Monday. My hunch is that I will be on Tamoxifen until they know for sure I am in menopause.

The results for the genetic testing for iron-overload didn't come back, and the results of the liver ultrasound weren't back. I have an appointment with the gastroenterologist on Monday, and hopefully will get the results of the liver ultrasound.

As for the WBCs and RBCs, my red blood cell count is still low, and I am still anemic, which I can tell, because I get tired quickly, but my white blood cell count is above normal because of the Neupogen shots, but that should level out and hopefully stay where it is supposed to. The chemo nurse said it could take from 3-4 months before I started feeling "normal" again. I forgot what "normal" is, so I am really looking forward to that day!
May 1, 2011

My hair is growing like crazy...

...both of them! :0 I have two dark hairs that stick straight up right on the top of my head. They seem to be growing at an advanced pace compared to the rest of the peach fuzz that coats the remainder of my skull. It is going to be time for a haircut soon.

I am finding that the bare skull can be a little cool as the temperature drops, so the other day I tried out a funky but comfortable beanie that one of the lady's from the morning swim session gave me. It is made out of multi-colored soft furry stretchy yarn. It kind of resembles a punk hairdo. When Hailey saw it, she said I looked like a clown, and Mike tried to refrain from laughing out loud. I then decided to try one of the wigs with another beanie. Hailey then told me I looked like a homeless person. I didn't want to stop at homeless, so I put the multi-colored hat on with the wig and came back out to show off my new look. Hailey said "Now you just look like a homeless clown".

I think I will stick to my plain gray soft beanie.....
May 1, 2011

That went weawwy well...

I called a friend and tried to leave a message that the surgery went well, but I was having a hard time talking. She probably was thinking it was Elmer Fudd leaving messages.

Oh well... I am going to go get some West and wewaxation at wast!

It really did go much better than I expected. I came out of the anesthesia easier this time, and that was my biggest worry.

I got a call from the Palm Springs scheduling, and I will be seeing the oncologist December 19 for my f/u visit. It really makes me feel more at ease.

Brittney's Birthday was today. She is 19. When I turned 19, it was the legal drinking age. I must not have had too many friends, because I remember my Dad's friend that I used to babysit for, took me out to the bars and gave me "shots". I think I did some dancing to... for some reason I don't remember much.

Apr 29, 2011

I can't believe I was actually lucky enough to have the camera ready for these shots.

Apr 29, 2011

Egg hunt or Dogs?

Should I take the dogs for a walk, or continue on this crazy egghunt?

Apr 28, 2011

Isn't this hunt just great?

Kind of trying to figure out the S-Drive.  I think I am going to like it.

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