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.)
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!
ReplyDeleteIt 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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