A message from Marguerite.

Occasionaly I will include here posts that are typed by me, but are the experiences of Mawg.  She has asked if I would help her word her thoughts, and I am more than happy to do so.  This is the first of those.  Most of the day was spent by her and her sister at the hospital getting tests done to prepare for the upcoming surgery.  This is her story:



Another round of tests and procedures today.  First was the plastic surgeon.  A very nice middle aged man who explained everything in a manner that was easily understood.  He explained the advantages and disadvantages of reconstructive surgery.   They could immediately do a few things that would lead to an eventual reconstructed breast.  But this can cause problems in many areas.  From delayed recovery, to delayed treatment, to multiple surgeries to get the correct size.  I took all this in and gave it some consideration, but for the most part, I had already made up my mind.  My life over my vanity.  There are many things I can do to deal with the cosmetic side of things.  It's not really my priority.  So I thanked him for the offer, but have decided against.

Next came the bone scan.  They started an IV and injected a radioactive marker into me.  The technician assured me that I wouldn't glow in the dark when we were finished.  So far she is right.  Then it was off to the CT scan.  More into the IV, this time it was iodine.  Tasted like shit, make me feel like I was on fire, and good lord did I have to pee all of a sudden.  Done for the day.  The results from all of this will come at the next appoinment on Thurdsay. 

Other than this, there isn't much more to tell.  I have been a little tired lately, could be a little sick, might just be a little bummed out.  Either way, I find a way to shake it all off and keep a good head on my shoulders.  Thanks again to all of you for your prayers. 

I love you all!

Marguerite

05/21/2012

Hi everyone!  Jerry here again.  I would like to share with all of you my thoughts about today.  I completely agree with Mawg's decision concerning the reconstructive surgery.  Or I guess I should say the decision against it.  This is about her fight and her choices in that fight.  I personally am happy she opted out.  I would rather avoid the obstacles that we can. 

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