Monday, September 17, 2012

Clear Scans! Yeay!

So today, I got the results back from my bone and chest scans. Thank God, all is well. They said my bones showed a little wear and tear (indicating arthritis) but no matastisis. That was a huge relief. Surgery will definately be on the 25th at 9am at Mass General Hospital. I have to go in on Monday to get a shot of nuclear stuff in my breast (ouch) so in the morning, they can do a sentinal node biopsy. This will tell if any lymph nodes are involved. Hopefully, that won't be the case. Suddenly, I'm realizing that the 25th is only a week away - somehow I missed that! So now, I'm trying to get nightwear for the hospital, figure out how to get thing done here before I leave, and if I can squeeze in a trip to Rockport this week. That would do wonders for my spirits, and getting a qigong treatment would be icing on the cake. Much to do. And then I have to decide if I'll cut my hair. They recommend that as it's easier to care for while you're recovering, and then it won't be such a shock when you lose your hair with chemo. But with my frizzy hair, it just might be easier to put it up in a clip - decisions, decisions. Apparently, washing your hair is a challenge. And I'm not sure I'll be able to wash my hair in the hospital - yuck!!! I also have to be sure I have makeup that I can apply with one hand - as there's no way I'm going 5 days without makeup. I may feel like crap - but i'm not going to look like it!!!

1 comment:

  1. Kathi, if you are taking suggestions, I suggest that you go ahead and cut your hair - very short. I'll give you three reasons. (1) I think it will be cute. (2) It will be easier to take care of - and you will have enough to deal with. (3) It will emphasize the lesson you are sharing that you are not a body. Although you have had your long hair for a very long time, cutting it will help you to see that you are just as beautiful regardless of how your hair looks. . . just a thought. Sarah

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