Wednesday, July 18, 2012

My Life so far....without chemo

Well it hasn't quite been 2 weeks since I finished chemo.....my last one was July 5th, but I am noticing some improvement in some areas and then kind of  "withdrawl" like symptoms in other areas.  Who knew you could become addicted to chemo right???  That's why it's called a "drug" :)      My headaches have remarkably improved and I don't feel quite as yucky as I use to.  I still have the bad fatigue and muscle weakness, but hopefully that will get better with time.  I am still walking like an 80 year old woman!  No I take that back, 80 year olds walk faster than me!! LOL    I read that the recovery time takes about as long as the treatment time....so as I figure the time from diagnosis to end of treatment, that is 7 months.  So by next year I should be feeling better.  I am not a patient person so that seems endless, but at least I am not on chemo!!  I do get my surgery here in a few more weeks to take out the expander in my right breast and put in the implant. I can't wait to have NEW boobs!!!  Finally a perk (no pun intended)!


Ok, I promised a pic of myself at some point.  Here is my new hair growth.  Am I a true blonde??  (I think it's the light reflecting off the white/gray hairs.)

2 comments:

  1. I was so glad to see you last week at the store, that was a nice surprise! I am also glad you are on the mend and haven't lost your sense of humor. You are an inspiration to all through this trying time in your life through this blog:) Take care and hope to see you again soon!

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  2. It was great to see you too Rebecca! Congratulations on your marriage! I am so happy for you! I saw my invite to the reception a day too late....darn it! That would have been fun!

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