WARNKNG, Im about to overshare again, but necessary since I cannot address every friend and family member personally. Im one of the rare people who actually know most of my Facebook friend personally. So forgive me if any of what Im about to say comes as a shock. Last Thurs, Oct 2 I posted picks of myself right before surgery, and referred simply to a procedure. I felt that was enough at that moment but today, I need to share the whole story because I know someone in my universe can use this information. So the procedure was the removal of an introductal papilloma from my left breast. I already know what youre thinking, but I was told these things are usually non-cancerous, but theres always a risk of cancer My surgeon hadnt been super honest so I went in thinking it was a needle stick, then minutes before I was to be put under he informed me it would be a 2 inch incision. My vanity kicked in and I all but cursed him out, I cried, Tatas are important especially in that v-neck sweater. Then I reasoned that away, and onwards. 2 hours later I awoke, no pain got dressed and picked up my pain meds and went home.I felt fine like nothing like nothing had happened, then the shower next morning there was that hideous scar. I got over that quickly because I knew it would heal. Now my mind went to the pathology report, that was pending. The results of the tissue they extract. A small percentage of people in my situation will get the diagnosis I went on my life tried to get some work done, but the pending results had sucked the life out of me. I started planning, what if? I have to share that a few months ago, I was severely anemic and had to have iron infusion. My hematologist is also an oncologist so for 3weeks in a row I would show up in be placed in the treatment room, everyone around me was having chemotherapy. I felt sadness every time I went, but it quickly went away because the other patients who had real battles in front of them were so kind and nice, and had such amazing spirits I felt quilt even thinking whoa is me. They are the warriors I was the wimp, for even being any way bothered that I had to take time from my busy schedule to be hooked up all day. Fast forward to today, and the pathology came back clear, no cancer. While in my heart I felt that would be the case, my mind went to all my friends in the treatment room, who are fighting the good fight. I celebrate their courage, and pray for their speedy recovery. And for me I will be monitored twice a year from now on, and for you who is reading this. Tell the women in your life, or if you are a woman take care of yourself. Get a mammogram annually, do your well woman exams and live your best life. Dont be a statistic, dont operate from a place of fear, nor be apathetic it can happen to you. And if it hoes, the earlier they indo it the better your chances are for survival. I want to thank my best friend Rewa who has been with me through most of this journey, and the team of doctor for the excellent care, and my inner circle of family and friends who keep me prayed up and lifted. My heart smiles from the outpouring of love. Im extremely grateful for you and my place in life. Now back to the regularly scheduled program. Xoxoxo
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 02:28:02 +0000
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