It's working!!

I forgot to mention the additional good news in my last blog - my tumor has officially shrunk! I had an ultrasound after my last chemo session on November 17th and the radiologist officially confirmed it, not to mention that I can't feel the tumor anymore. It does make me feel better as it makes all the crap I'm going through worth it.

This week is my 4th session and I'm ready. What I'm not ready for and which has started eating at me is the upcoming surgery. Yes, I know it's not until February but the reason it's on my mind a lot is that this week I've lined up appointments with 3 surgeons as the time has come for me to pick a breast surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon and meet with them to pick a date. I know I'm a strong woman and always knew I could handle the chemo but the 13 HOUR surgery is what scares the bejesus out of me. I've struggled a lot with my forced limitations and being a type A personality, I don't like limitations. For example, I had a big hearing in Stuart (yes Stuart as in 2 hours away) on Friday morning and an emergency hearing in Delray Beach Friday afternoon. Both of them drained me to the point that I fell asleep by 6pm on Friday night. I guess waking up at 5 am coupled with driving 4 hours (2 hours each way) probably wasn't a good thing for me but you know me - I don't take too well to limits. I can't even imagine what it's going to be like to be forced to stay in bed for a good few weeks. Fortunately, I'll be nicely doped up. :-)

That's the latest with me. This week my cousin is flying in from NYC to spend a few days with me to come take care of me. Lee - can't wait to see you!