What a relaxing day!

So...I was told that I hadn't posted an update and so here it is. I have been doing well. I have found a group called the Young Survival Coalition. I have been contacted by a few of the members that have already been through breast cancer and everything I am going through. It is quite amazing that there are so many people out there that have been affected by this. I feel very lucky that all of these women are willing to share their time with me and give advice, answer questions and offer support. I feel blessed to have these people who have come into my life. I will get to meet them next month at the monthly meeting and I am looking forward to it.

This week my mom and I went to a wig place in Orlando. I wanted to get a feel for what was out there for me and how I will look if/when I loose my hair. I found a wig that looks pretty good!

Hopefully, my insurance will cover a "cranial prosthetic"!!!

Afterward we went to the American Cancer Society. They have a "Gift Room" where they have donated items that they give to cancer patients. They have wigs, mastectomy bras and the prosthetics to go inside. I was able to get a bra with the inserts so that I can wear it when I am completely healed.

I went to see the surgeon on Wednesday. He said that things were looking good. He had to aspirate some fluid build up from my right breast. The amazing thing was when he brought out the BIG needle, I asked if he was going to numb me at all. He told me that I wouldn't feel it....of course I didn't believe him...but he was RIGHT!!! I didn't feel him as he plunged and sucked out about 5 vials of fluid. Being the jokester that I am...I asked if what he was doing was like liposuction...his answer..."Yes, but he gets paid much more for liposuction!" He's lucky I like him!

So...this week has been an anxious week as I await the results of the PET scan on Monday....

I had the opportunity to go to the spa today and use a gift certificate for a pedicure that I received a year ago for Mother's Day!! Patti and I went to the Marriott and spent the afternoon feeling pampered and relaxed. I have pink toes...spa toes! We sat by the pool, enjoyed the sun and really just relaxed. Now I am ready to go to work on Monday!