New Update, FINALLY!

I guess that's what some of you are saying? Well, think of it this way, no news is good news! And I do have good news. Had my surgical check up recently, and things looked fine. Dr. Holt says he will see me in 3 months and that would be the "1 year" mark! WHAT?!?!?! Yep, it has almost been a year since my mastectomy! It's hard for me to believe, so much has happened within the last year! But anyway, I'm alive and healthy, so what do I have to complain about? Nothing! It was great seeing him, and the office staff, as always! They have to rank #1 on my list of medical offices, and believe me, I have visited more than my share this past year!
More good news, I had my 3 month check up at the oncologist office. About a month ago, I got a letter in the mail informing me that my oncologist was leaving that particular office. Did NOT make me happy, but at least the nurse practitioner was still there, so that made it ok. And I seen her, love her to pieces! It was great seeing all of them, especially my chemo nurses! They were all commenting on my hair and telling how great I looked, what girl doesn't like that, lol!! But anyway, back to the subject, my report was a good one. She told me that my blood work looked amazing, like someone that had never had cancer, so that was good. My physical exam was good, as well. We chatted a little, which was really nice, and she told me that I would have blood work and check ups with her every 3 months for the next FIVE years! WOW! I didn't realize it would be that long, but still am thankful for it. That way if anything were to come up, hopefully it would show up on my blood work and something could be done before it got bad.
Some more, possibly, good news, I had an interview this past week! I thought it was for the receptionist position in the office where I got my radiation, but it may turn out to be either in the ER or outpatient admitting. But that would be ok too! I told my radiation oncologist, on a couple occasions, that I wanted that position, because they hadn't had anyone in their front office the whole time I had been going there, and had been like that for a while. I assumed he never took me seriously, but he must have because at the beginning of the week I got a call from the lady in charge of radiology at the hospital saying that they were hiring for that position and Dr. Blom (my dr) had given them my name and said that I was interested. WOW! That was a surprise within itself! But anyway, long story short, I had my interview yesterday, Friday. I'm not sure I did great, but I gave it my all. After all, this WAS my first job interview in 4 yrs! The lady told me that they were approved to hire for a position, but they had not decided where it would be yet. And that if anyone already employed with them wanted the office recept. position, they would have first dibs on it, and I understand that. If I were to get the job and it was in the ER, it would be 12hr shifts, so many on and so many off, and working every other wknd. If it was for outpatient, it would be m-f, days, and only working a wknd about every 6wks. She has more interviews scheduled next week and hope to have made a decision by next Friday. So I just have to wait and see.
OK, so this is neither good or bad news, just something I thought I would share. I have been having this dream, over and over, at least once a week. It really depresses me, but I try not to let it get me down too bad. In the dream, my hair is longer and I can actually pull it back in a ponytail. I know, I know, it will get there soon. And I also know that I should just be thankful that it's growing back as well and as fast as it is, and I am, really! But I have always had long hair, almost all my life, and I just want to be able to feel my hair moving when I move my head! But this last time I had this dream, it was so REAL! I was even thinking about how happy everyone would be when I posted on my blog that I had reached a milestone and was able to pull my hair back, lol! And I kept telling myself that it was real and that it wasn't a dream anymore, then I woke up. BLAH! Oh well, one day!
I bet you would like to know about the burns? That part is doing great too! There is still a small area that is a little raw and achy, but nothing I can't handle now! It itches HORRIBLY!!! But at least that is a sign of healing! I don't have any pics, but will see if I can get some later. Thanks for all the prayers, well wishes and comments, they are all appreciated from the bottom of my heart!

I'm ready for some relief!!!

When will it come? At this point I feel like I am constantly praying for strength to deal with these burns. They are a far cry from the bad sunburn I was told it would be like. Good news is that Friday, Feb. 1st was my last treatment!! YAY!! But as of today, the 5th, the bad places aren't looking any better! The past several days has been horrible, especially the pain! It literally brings tears to my eyes to put on, or take off, a shirt! I am so ready for these places to heal up! I have taken a few more pics, just so you can see what it looks like. In the bottom pic, you can see the new blisters that have come up the past couple of days, up toward the top on the right side. And also in that pic, there are a few black spots, that is not dirty spots, that is dried blood. I have an appointment tomorrow for the radiologist to look at the blisters. I'm guessing they are normal, but want to be on the safe side.