Happy Dancing!!!!
Chemo done! D.O.N.E!
No more side effects...no more side effect meds!
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| Bye-Bye! |
Not that I am not grateful for the meds to help with all the side effects of chemo...just glad to see them go!
Looking forward to:
Spending time with family...I have really missed being around your smiling faces
Gaining back my strength
Getting outside
Driving myself
Food tasting good
Sleeping through the night
No aches and pains...well, almost none
Riversong
Nails growing back normally
HAIR
Grateful for:
Gary
All the donated meals
Good doctors
All the research and progress in fighting breast cancer
Good overall health...not a single illness while on chemo
All the cards, well wishes, calls and gifts
While it is not all over--surgery and radiation yet to come--I am so glad to be done with this aspect of my treatment!
Thank you, Everyone, for all of your support. I needed it. I appreciated it...and I am sure Gary did, too.
A little information about lymphedema gathered from session with OT, lymphedema specialist:
Chances for me to develop lymphedema (swelling in arm/shoulder areas due to inability of lymph nodes to drain the area) are small but are also a lifetime issue now. Anyone having lymph nodes removed or damaged by radiation is at risk for this chronic problem. The more lymph nodes removed or damaged, the greater the chances of developing edema months or years down the line. There are exercises and restrictions that make it less likely to develop...I will have to discipline myself! (Oh, darn, I can't wash those windows!)
Not only that, but a GLOWING report from your surgeon, who is thrilled with how you have done with chemo. A day for celebrating for sure!!
ReplyDeleteHip hip hurray! I'm so happy that this portion of your treatment is over! I can't imagine how happy this must make you feel! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHurray!!!! You have been amazing along with your very special Gary! Windows will keep dirty or not! Love that spring is here and you have many things to look forward to doing! Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteCan't tell you how happy I am that you are finished with chemo! Just to be able to say that puts a smile on my face. I hope your surgery and radiation go as smoothly as possible. You and Gary need this time to recuperate. Enjoy Riversong.
ReplyDeleteSo very happy you have made it to this stage. You've been a great example of "and yet she persisted." We are with you, Barb, cheering you along the way. You have wonderful days ahead! Love you!
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