Surgery Update
I met with my breast surgeon yesterday. He's a nice guy, but I couldn't help feeling like " So, that's it? " I guess I wanted him to say something more about taking both my breasts and having 4 months of reconstruction. But, apparently it is very routine and it's just another day at the office for him. They did set the surgery back a week to April 22nd. I tried to get him to switch it back , but he wouldn't budge. He said " Your body won't start to reproduce good cells and heal itself for a good month after chemo. Why risk infection for the sake of a week?" Oh, well, since you put it like that- I guess you are right.
I will have to stay in the hospital for 2 days ( maybe one and a half) but at least it is my choice to want to go home. I have read that they are sending uninsured pateints home that same day!! Whoa! I can't even imagine that. I am lucky- my mother in law is coming to take care of things for awhile- hope she doesn't mind the teenage drama that is going on around here.
There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require Insurance Companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the 'drive-through mastectomy' where women are forced to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of their doctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached.
Lifetime Television has put this bill on their Web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on.
PLEASE!! Sign the petition by clicking on the Web site below. You need not give more than your name and zip code number.
http://www.lifetimetv.com/breastcancer/petition/signpetition.phpwww.lifetimetv.com>
face=Tahoma>This takes about 2 seconds. PLEASE PASS THIS ON to your friends and family, and on behalf of all women, THANKS.
As for me, I figure I have a month to get my upper body and chest in the best shape of my life. The stronger I am going into this,the quicker I will recover, so that really is my first priority. I also have some time to really map out my plan for how I want to share my experience with other women. I entered a contest to be a spokesperson for UnderArmor. I would love a gig like that! Nike wouldn't be bad either- in fact, I would even consider Reebok- Guess I beter get training!
I will have to stay in the hospital for 2 days ( maybe one and a half) but at least it is my choice to want to go home. I have read that they are sending uninsured pateints home that same day!! Whoa! I can't even imagine that. I am lucky- my mother in law is coming to take care of things for awhile- hope she doesn't mind the teenage drama that is going on around here.
There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require Insurance Companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the 'drive-through mastectomy' where women are forced to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of their doctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached.
Lifetime Television has put this bill on their Web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on.
PLEASE!! Sign the petition by clicking on the Web site below. You need not give more than your name and zip code number.
http://www.lifetimetv.com/breastcancer/petition/signpetition.php
As for me, I figure I have a month to get my upper body and chest in the best shape of my life. The stronger I am going into this,the quicker I will recover, so that really is my first priority. I also have some time to really map out my plan for how I want to share my experience with other women. I entered a contest to be a spokesperson for UnderArmor. I would love a gig like that! Nike wouldn't be bad either- in fact, I would even consider Reebok- Guess I beter get training!
Our prayers continue with you. We know that you are going to be a terrific spokesperson, because you are already a wonderful role model for all of us. Love you lots, Wes and Sandy
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