The Beginning

It was this week last year when we discovered the lump which quickly turned into the downward spiral that ended with a cancer diagnosis.

Sometimes I still can't believe this has happened. It's almost as if I've been watching a movie of my life for the past year. I guess it was easier than dealing with the reality of the situation.

I'm not considered cancer free until its been five years from the end of treatment. But I feel cancer free and I guess that's what matters. I kicked cancer's ass!

Almost Normal

Tomorrow will be two weeks since the implant surgery and I'm slowly getting back to normal.

Surgery went well, but I was surprised at how painful my right side was. The left is still pretty numb from the mastectomy and has not caused me any pain at all. I was on painkillers and muscle relaxers through the weekend after surgery and slept most of the time.

I got the drain out on Wednesday (such a relief!) and am now limited in my activities for the next six weeks.

I'm pretty pleased with the results and feel more like a normal person again. I see the doctor again on Monday to check my progress and to talk about the last step.

Thanks to everyone for the prayers and well wishes--I am eternally grateful for such loving people in my life.