Fully Expanded

Well folks, I am fully expanded and I mean FULLY expanded. I feel as if I could pop! I must say they are looking good, just a little on the large side. In order for them to make you the size you want, they have to over expand you. Dan is loving life, as I am looking forward to the downsizing that will happen with the exchange surgery. Monday 4/20 is my initial visit to the radiation doctor. Things are moving right along!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. My family was very busy. It stated off by going to a friends house for Sader dinner followed by a visit from my younger brother and his family. They were able to spend a few days with us before they went on to my parents house. The kids had a blast as well as us. Easter way another great day. The Easter bunny was here bright and early and then we actually made it to church at 9:15! Mary, Dave, Paul, Nadia. Carl, Cloe and Nanny were all here. Mary and Dave did everything! It was so nice to sit, relax and visit with all of them.
Hope to see you all sometime soon.

Enjoy

Wishing you all a blessed Easter..
I will be in touch soon.

Expansion 2

All went well today. I am almost fully expanded. One more hit and I am there!!! Tomorrow I will call to confirm my radiation appointment as I have misplaced my appointment card. My sister has been here since Sunday and took me into the city. She is an amazing person and a real calming factor to me. Somehow, I feel so much better. My brother and his family are coming at the end of the week. It will be wonderful to see and spend time with them also.
Thank you all for all your support especially last week when I was having a tough time. Knowing you are all there for me (us) makes me so much stronger.. I truly love you all.
To all my Eagleswood buddies..... CONGRATULATIONS!! You have made it to Easter vacation! ENJOY!

Expanded

Yesterdays visit to the plastic surgeon went quick and painless. The were able to put in 120cc of saline on each side. At that rate, I should be showing soon. Dan is still praying for Dolly Parton size boobs but, he doesn't stand a chance.
I also wanted to clarify my path reports as I didn't really get it right the first time..( It's amazing how we process only so much.) The chemo affected all the cancer (both masses and the lymphs) it just didn't completely kill it. Chemo totally killing the cancer only happens in about 20% of patients. The amount of lymph nodes that were affected is still the same. I will just have to very careful on my right arm as to not trigger lymphodema (swelling). Dr. King was able to get all the cancer out with clear margins. It is important to get the radiation going as quickly as possible in order to "sterilize that area".
We are planning to start radiation by the end of the month.

Let the expansion begin

Revisited the pathology report with Dr. Dickler and Dr. King and talked about our plan of action. We are now moving into the expansion phase. Tomorrow morning is the first one... Should be interesting!

Pathology Report

I just got off the phone with Dr. King. There were two distinct caner tumors in my right breast. One tumor was killed by the chemo, while the second one wasn't. Dr. King is looking in to why that happened and if we need any other coarse of treatment because of that. She removed 24 lymph nodes under my right arm. 11 of them showed signs of cancer. Dr. King was able to get clear margins in all areas. Radiation is going to be an important part of my treatment, so we will discuss this in depth tomorrow with her and Dr. Dickler (the oncologist).My left breast was clear.
I guess I will have a better handle on this after we meet tomorrow.. I will keep you posted. You keep praying!

All is good

Just got off the phone with the plastic surgeon. After discussing the fluid output of my drains, he feels that it is time for them to come out! Hurray! Once again, bright and early tomorrow morning, Dan and I will going to NYC to do this. Everything is going better than expected.. Keep praying..