One of the hardest things to do when you are recovering from surgery is to be patient. I hate having limitations but I know I need to take it easy. As a workout fanatic this is particularly hard. I did full body workouts several days a week and it’s hard to not be able to…
Month: June 2022
What a Drain
One of the most uncomfortable and worst parts of the mastectomy recovery is the drains. I heard this heading into it and now that I have them will confirm that these drains do suck. They are these bulbs that collect fluid after the surgery that are sutured in your side. They do limit you so…
Our Date-a-versary
I believe the small things in life often lead to bigger things. And because of this Chris and I like to remember our “date-a-versary”, the date of our very first date. Years after college randomly heard from Chris seeing if I wanted to meet up. We decided to meet at Starbucks in Moorestown, somewhat of…
Today I Took a Shower
It’s hard when you can’t do much and you see friends and relatives out and about. It’s one of the negatives of spending time on Facebook. But this weekend was particularly hard. I will slowly be able to do more but this first weekend after my surgery was the hardest and my most limited. We…
The Growth of Women’s Basketball and Sports
If you haven’t watched the latest 30 for 30 on ESPN, check out the Dream Team. It’s about the 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team. The documentary focuses on how the success of this team led to the creation of the WNBA. This was significant because it finally offered an opportunity for women to play basketball…
Help Wanted
When you and your husband are both very independent people, it’s hard to ask for help. If we do ask for help, we need it. Asking for help has probably been one of the hardest things for me to do throughout this cancer journey but I’ve learned to accept help that is offered and ask…
T-Rex Arms
I don’t like asking for help. I quickly learned I need a lot of help following this surgery. And I hate that I am so limited. I can’t reach a lot of things. I can’t pick up Bryce when he cries. I feel useless. But I need to keep reminding myself this is just temporary….
Surgery Update
Surgery went well. I’m doing ok. Very very sore but mentally so relieved to finally have this done. I was able to go home last night. Slept on and off throughout the night but glad to be in my own bed and not a hospital bed. Was also good to briefly see the kids before…