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Healing All Wounds
I am three days post op today and I have to say that there is a degree of healing that happens beyond the physical incisions. Yesterday I got my first shower and removed my bandages for the first time. My incisions are internally sutured, glued shut, and I was then wrapped in a saran wrap…
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Eviction Day
Today was lumpectomy day. I wasn’t sure if I would post today since I wasn’t sure how post op would look for me, but here I am, finally in bed and feeling pretty well so far. Definitely some healing days ahead, but things look good! I had an early wake up call. The hospital wanted…
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Back to the Books
I left work for the last day before surgery last week. I sent out a reminder to my fellow chiefs to remind them I would be out next week and that I would keep my work cell phone nearby if anything urgent arose. I heard complete crickets. It’s incredible how much of our entire self…
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The Clock Ticks
We are just over one week out from surgery date. Prep is key for a good recovery. I took this past weekend to have some friends over for some patio and hot tub time, had dinner with another group of friends the following night, and finished off the weekend with a hike with a good…
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The Mental Detox
“Mind over matter”. Many of us say this phrase when giving advice to others, but how many of us actually practice it. I am delayed in this most recent post because to be completely honest, I hit a wall the past day or two. The number of things that you process physically and mentally in…
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The Binder
We wrapped up my surgical consult this morning which I think removed about 40 pounds of stress that had been resting on my shoulders. I had planned to meet with this surgeon and then evaluate if I wanted to get second opinions. I can say with confidence, after the time I spent with her, that…