Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Had a Dr appt today...

and everything was just fine! I had a little bit of a fever, and she was concerned about that but couldn't find a source for it, so let it go. She was pleased with everything, blood work was great. I have been having some pretty bad headaches lately, and so I was sure to mention that. Not that I am worried that it is "anything", but just to be on the safe side. I'm thinking it could be many things, like the weather changing, or adjusting to no chemo, or sinus. Doc said it was possibly a combination of all three. Your body has to totally readjust after chemo, just like it does when you start. Since the chemo depleted all my hormones and played around with all the rest of my body, my body has to go through the process of getting it all back to normal again, and evidently headaches are very normal during this. The bloating caused by steroids can linger around for up to 6months!! UGH! But what's 6 more months, right? Small price to pay, the way I look at it! We decided against the genetic testing, but asked about having a hysterectomy anyway, for preventative measures. They are gonna check to see what insurance says about that and let me know. And then, a bit of a surprise, I have to go talk to a radiologist! She had very good reasoning to back it up, so I'm going with it. The Dr I am suppose to have a consult with is suppose to be very knowledgeable about recent and current studies dealing with radiation. They think it's just a good idea for me to get his opinion, given my age and that I'm triple negative, all that good stuff. I guess it's the same as getting a second opinion. That will happen the 1st week of Dec.. Also, that same week, I will be going to my surgeon to have my port removed!! YAY!!! I'm really excited about this, I hate the dern thing! And as long as nothing comes up, I will not go back to the oncologist office until FEB!!! I won't know what to do with myself on Wednesdays, lol! I'm so thankful the Lord saw fit for me to get through it so well. Speaking of thankful, I'm excited about seeing my family tomorrow on turkey day. Sad to say, this is about the only time I see most of them. There is a new baby in the family, new as in not even a week old, and I hope to get to see him, if him and mommy are up to it. I'll be taking my camera and hope to get some good snapshots. After we visit and stuff ourselves silly, we're gonna head to the Smokey Mtns for a wknd camping trip! Last one til at least spring. Can't wait, campfire, snuggling, hot chocolate with marshmallows! It's gonna be fun! Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!! And if you don't read this til afterwards, hope you HAD a great Thanksgiving!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I'm glad things are going so well with your treatment. It sounds like you have wonderful Dr's.

I hope you had a great camping trip too. :-)

And I hope you get rid of those nasty headaches soon. I've heard that chocolate, particularly Reese's Pieces, are the perfect medicine for those! ;-)

Hugs,
"Angel" Michelle