O.K. Good news first... they finally took my drain out today! I instantly have less pain. No wonder I was in so much pain. They pulled a huge inflexible rectangular thing out of the side of my body. It was at least 5 inches long!
Other news... since I am so young, I will need to have chemo AND radiation. Ugh! I've been told that chemo is not like it used to be, so I shouldn't get myself all worked up at this point.
Since I had it pictured in my mind that I would only need to have radiation and no chemo, I was extremely frustrated and disappointed after my appointment today. Instead of sitting at home and crying, I decided to walk to school. It really helped to walk to school and talk to my friends and coworkers (basically the same thing). What an amazing support system! I feel so much better! I now know exactly what exercises I should be doing to help my arm. (YAY! Thank you Patti!)
I will see the oncologist on Thursday (late in the day). I know I can do this! I know everyone is rooting for me. Sometimes it just helps to see and talk to the people you would normally see every day. If you work for Storm Lake Elementary you have to be a high energy, optimistic person. Today I needed an infusion of high energy optimism and I sure got it! Thank you SLES!
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