Thoughts Along Life's Journey
You already know last week was not the best concerning the guitar strings. I grew another one and another one, and this week…..yes, another one. I am better understanding the “web” in Axillary Web Syndrome. I’m branching out all across my abdomen. If it… Continue Reading “What? More Guitar Strings?”
It’s Easter. I would love to celebrate today in church but the infamous “guitar strings” are keeping me at home. It’s okay. I will celebrate in my heart. I would like to share something of today with you and so I share one of… Continue Reading “The Folded Napkin”
The “guitar strings” are still there and may be for some time. There is so little known about lymphatic cording. In some women the cords last 2-3 months while in others they last a year. Pain levels are also individual, from very little in… Continue Reading “Still Strumming”
The first two weeks after surgery was great. I could hardly believe there had been so little pain. I’m in my third week now post-op and things are looking strange…..really strange. A few days ago I felt a twinge of pain. Twinges happen after… Continue Reading “A strange place to find guitar strings”
I have been recovering very well these past two weeks since the surgery took place. I have two incisions, both healing nicely. I’ve been doing my daily arm exercises and the surgeon was pleased that I can lift my arm straight over my head… Continue Reading “The Verdict Is In”
March 8, 2012 I arrived at the hospital at 7:30am as instructed. There were several us there, all for some type of cancer surgery. The first of many nurses we would all see that day told our loved ones and friends with us that… Continue Reading “Surgery Day”
March 7, 2012 So there I am this morning, back at the hospital, ready to receive an injected dye that will highlight the sentinel node for the surgeon tomorrow morning. This is the radio-active dye which has made me wonder if I could actually… Continue Reading “The Monkees and An Ice Pick”
March 6, 2012 Thank you everyone, as always, for your prayers for me today. Knowing you were bringing me before Father has been a tremendous encouragement to me throughout this journey. I left for the hospital this morning with the following words of one… Continue Reading “Peace In The Storm”
March 2, 2012 I suppose like anyone I like surprises, but not shocks; not unexpected waves appearing out of a sea of calm. I like it when the boat is on course, the sun is shining and it looks as if we’ll… Continue Reading “Swirling In The Waves”
I’ve had a call from the hospital. The surgery date has been brought forward to March 8th, one week today! Next week will be a busy time. Tuesday, March 6th I go to have ‘pre-assessments’ done; EKG, EchoCardio gram, kidney function tests, blood… Continue Reading “New Surgery Date”
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