Thank you for all of your kind comments and text messages after that last post. You all know how to brighten my day.
Obstacles only make me stronger. This I have learned.
One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had no idea what to expect over the next 365 days, and honestly, I’m glad I didn’t know.
I am certain that the emotions that I have been having over the last few weeks were leading up to today. July 21st. Diagnosis day.
Now that’s it’s finally here, I feel better.
After spending some time thinking about what I can do for others, this is what I came up with.
I will continue to keep readers informed. Some of you have already told me that I posted useful information about breast cancer this past year and that you have been able to share that informations with loved ones. Some of you have also told me that you scheduled your mammogram because of my reminders and that means a lot to me.
I will continue prayers for my family and friends, I will send cards to family and friends to uplift them and to show them my appreciation and I will continue to reach out and offer my support. Prayers and phone calls and support are pretty good things to give. Don’tcha think?
Okay…..
Surgery yesterday went great.
The nurse was pleased to see me in a dress. She said occasionally someone will come in for surgery in skinny jeans! Like how do you put THOSE back on!
I grabbed a few inexpensive dresses from Walmart. This might actually be a swimsuit cover up. Who knows? lol
Like, who wears the hood?
OMG, maybe this is a swimsuit cover up and the hood has built in sun block!!!
I bought two of these to wear over the next few days. Extremely unflattering from the side, but very very comfortable!
Waiting for the Anesthesiologist to come in and start the nerve block. I hate those things but he did an awesome job and I didn’t feel a thing!
We were home by 1:00 pm. Nurse Mike got me all settled in “my chair” and catered to my every need. I was able to sleep in my bed, although I never did actually sleep? I wasn’t uncomfortable, I just couldn’t seem to get to sleep!
Hopefully I have some good naps today, or maybe I just sleep real hard tonight.
I’m always expecting to be in so much pain after surgery, and I’m just not. Hallelujah! Of course, the nerve block they gave me has yet to wear off, but I’m hoping for just a little discomfort over the next few days.
It’s a Netflix kinda weekend. We’re watching Goliath on Amazon Prime with Billy Bob Thornton and we really like it! Have you seen it?
My weight is down another 2 pounds, so thats fun. I’ve been at 183 for several months, then recently to 181. Yesterday my weight was 179. Hello 7. Nice to see you again.
One of the cancer meds can cause weight gain, or make it very hard to lose. I’m off of that drug temporarily, so it would be nice if I could shed a few more pounds before having to start that up again.
I plan to make healthy choices over the weekend and not let sitting here be an excuse to eat crap. Plus, there is no crap in the house to eat, so that plan is working.
I stocked up on fruits and veggies and Rotisserie chicken and bags of salad the day before surgery so we could get through the weekend with very little eating out.
I knew that I would be starving when I got home from surgery, so I had this prepared in the fridge for when we got home.
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt with 10 drops of Cinnamon Liquid Stevia, a dash of Cinnamon and fresh Blueberries.
We also hit a drive thru and ordered a few Chicken Taco’s
I had no real appetite for the rest of the day, but I did have an RX Bar and over 100 ounces of water throughout the day.
Today
Yogurt Bowl with Blackberries and Almond Butter for breakfast
Mike just mixed up a bag of salad, tossed in some Rotisserie Chicken and put it in a wrap for me. Looks pretty good.
I have no idea what to expect over the next 365 days.
For now, back to Netflix and possibly a post lunch nap.
Happy Saturday to you all! You’re the best!
“love the life you live, live the life you love”
Oh my gosh Carol, you have really been through a lot! Those are some big surgeries you have gone through and the seizure sounds traumatic. I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much. I hope that you have a great support system with you. Please do not give up on yourself. I truly do believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel even though we may not be able to see it right now. If you are feeling depressed and you think counseling might help, please think about that if you haven’t already. I am a firm believer that counseling can really help. Thank you so much for reading and sticking with me. I wish I could give you a great big hug right now. 💕 I truly believe that obstacles and challenges do make us stronger people. I’ll be thinking of you. Please feel free to email me anytime if you just want to vent. I totally understand.
Julesfarm@yahoo.com
Your new friend,
Julie
I started following you a year ago. I was depressed after my 2nd open heart surgery in less than a year. Reading about everything you were going through made me feel a connection. Now for my 3rd summer, I suffered a seizure while sleeping. During the seizure, my arm was broken just below my shoulder. I’m thinking I’m never going to feel well. I hope you are recovering from your surgery and headed in the right direction. Your friend, Carol
Thank you Lori. Not a weird question at all. WW has a social media team that keeps an eye on social media. WW then invites individuals to become ambassadors. 😊
Wow, so inspiring! Attitude is everything! It’s a little thing that makes a big difference, keep pushing! Sending healing vibes from LA! I do have question, and I hope you won’t mind answering… I can’t find any information about this online. How does a person become a Weight Watchers ambassador?
Oh my gosh Anita! So much to go through. Turning point for sure. Thank you so much for reaching out today. You just made my day! I hope you are doing great and you are feeling strong and that you have a great support system!! Big hug to you and thank you again. I loved reading this. 💕
Julie,
I want you to know that your posts have been so inspiring and motivating. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 on January 2nd of this year in my right breast. I had a double mastectomy on March 27th with immediate reconstruction. It has been a lot! I read your posts and am grateful you share! I turned 50 last month. This year has really been a turning point for me and my family. Please keep posting your ups AND downs because we have your back too! 😊
I did get a Cortizone shot in each knee, but the right one was hurting the most. I actually fell on it about a year and a half ago and never went to the doctor. I would imagine that contributed to the extra pain in that knee? Maybe.
The second season is now out because we just started it last night! Love Billy Bob! I have watched the other two and like them also. Have you watched the crown? I loved season one. I’m having a hard time getting into season two. 😂
Thanks Nancy! Looking forward to planning our next “coffee”! Hope you are doing great!
Glad you are home and things went well. Is the only knee that needs the surgery? I watched Goliath while going to the gym and walking on the treadmill. I loved it. Thorton was so good. Second season is coming out soon I think.
Have you seen Frankie and Grace and Orange is the New Black. Liked these two also.
Take care and take it easy.
You look FABULOUS Julie!!!!
I love the “dresses”!
Just think you can now go from a Netflix weekend to a pool party to a night out and never change!!!
My kind of dress!!
So glad everything went well.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Thanks Patricia. LOL. I said I was going to have a Netflix day and then I actually listed something I’m watching on Amazon prime. Maybe I am more drugged up then I realize.🤣🤣🤣
You have been an inspiration to many, looked nice in that new dress ! Relax take care of yourself for a change! Amazon prime always has some great movies too!
Thank you so much Kathi. So far so good.😊
May you have a swift and pain-free recovery, Julie!