Expansion #5

Today I got another 80 cc's and all seems to be going well. I had some problems with my neck and shoulder from the last time and I still can't sit for long periods of time. By the end of the day I have very little energy left. I am blessed however to be at this point in my journey.
Today has been a day of many emotions. Emily and Lydia were here for a week and left going back home today. I miss them already and even though I know I will see them at the end of October it makes me sad when they leave. My doctor's appointment was early so I kissed them good-bye and told them I loved them. At least I missed the meltdown Lydia would have had since I couldn't go home with her.
I stopped on the way home by the hospital and visited Wayne's Uncle Frankie who has cancer. I got to see alot of family while I was there.
When I got home I found out a friend had passed away from cancer. Anita was only 50.... I will be 49 this year. Makes me count my blessings. I know though when the journey is over I will walk through the gates of Heaven.
Seems like everyday I hear about someone with cancer. My best advice to anyone is to trust God. He has a plan, He is with you and you praise Him in the good times and the bad times. If He allows you to stay awhile you are blessed. If He calls you home you are blessed beyond anything this world can provide.
Thanks for the prayers....love to you all until next time!

Expansion #4

Today did not start out well. A little after 7 AM I get a call from my daughter saying she was in pain and headed to the ER. After several hours it was determined that she had a severe urinary tract infection, fluid on one ovary from a burst cyst and another cyst on the other ovary. Add to all this I live over 3 hours away from her. Not a good feeling for a Mom but  she has an awesome nurse... I am thankful for a wonderful son-in-law. As all of this is winding down and I am getting ready to go to my appointment my son walks in the door and says his back and knees are hurting. He just had major back surgery last year so this concerns me too. Hopefully it is just the cool weather causing his pain. So yeah, rough morning.
The surgeon says things are looking good with the expansion. I may only need 3 or 4 more so things are looking good for Jan. I only had 80cc's today. They will probably become smaller because it becomes harder to stretch. The numbness is wearing off and the pain is starting. At least Wayne is sleeping if the snoring in the bedroom is any indication :)
God never promises each day will be easy, but I sure am thankful that He promises never to leave us. I sure have needed Him by my side today.
Until next time....love and prayers to you all.

Expansion #3

100 cc's today and already feeling it. I am halfway expanded and once we expand all the way I will have to wait 2-3 months before the implant, reduction and lift. So that should happen if all goes well sometime in Jan. I am already hurting some since the numbness has worn off and the healing from inside makes my scar itch. He said this is all normal and many patients have this. I feel like a little kid padding her bra on one side but I am thankful I can wear a normal bra as of today :) Could always be worse and believe me I thank God for my blessings each day. I have good days and bad days with it since I have fibromyalgia but the good outweighs the bad. I hear each day about someone with cancer. It knows no age and my heart breaks for each of them. There is one thing though if you know the Lord... He WILL heal you...either here or when you go home. To me that is a win/win situation even though none of us want to leave our loved ones behind. While you are here though you fight and do what needs to be done and you let God use and lead you. The blessings are enormous if you do :) Until next post... love and prayers to you all!