Learning to take it easy is probably one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in this cancer battle. I’m super active, always doing things or out at places so the slow down part is hard. With the mastectomy recovery, the output of the drains would tell me if I did too much. It’s…
What a Difference a Week Makes…
A week ago I struggled to take a shower with the help of my husband. Today I not only took a shower by myself, I even shaved my legs! I’m far from normal but I’m surprised how much better I am in just a week following my bilateral mastectomy. I got my remaining drains out…
Today I’m declaring my independence from my drains! Got my remaining two drains removed ten days after my bilateral mastectomy. I’m enjoying this new freedom! #drainfree #bilateralmastectomy #breastreconstruction #smallsteps #breastcancer #onetoughmother
Small Steps
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…
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…