Today
will be filled with doctor appointments that have nothing to do with the recent
ER check ins. Normal blood work that is
done throughout the year. What a way to
celebrate.
This is
how we spent it:
First
appointment was filled with a lot of crying and airing our concerns. We had Cindy called over to my regular
doctor's appointment with Dr. Ihlendorf for a blood test. I had fasted all morning. She talked us though all I am going through with
the SANOMA in my left breast leaking and there not being any more to do than be
patient. We were not happy to just be
sent home from the ER by Dr. Bowling without any real instructions on how to
handle it. Or to even know how long it
would take to stop producing fluids and leaking. Sure it is good it is leaking out. But we are not trained and it is scary to
have your boob on a period. All in all,
Dr. I agreed with Cindy's explanation. He talked us though it while Cindy went
to get some Ace bandages to bind my breasts.
It had dawned on her that this process had worked with other
ladies. I said "sure, I will try
anything to stop this leaking."
Dr. I was
sure comforting. He is so helpful in his
explanations and listening skills. We
are so thankful to have found him. He is
the one that finally found a way to keep my blood pressure under control. It's been one whole year this month. He heard all our happenings since we last
seen him, which was when I found out I had cancer and he had me come in just
for a talk to see if I was doing ok and if I was handling the news all
right. That is the sweetest thing any
doctor ever has done for me. If I were
to give an award to a doctor for his knowledge and bedside manners, I would
give it to him. Best Doctor in the whole
world award! So we spent about 3 hours
in his office.
Cindy
came back later with the Breast Cancer Counselor, Michelle. I met her Friday at the gathering of Breast
Cancer ladies. Michelle was very
helpful. She helped us relieve some of
the stresses both financially and emotionally.
She said to go wig shopping as soon as possible it will make the
transition go better. She gave us tips
on help with the mortgage, things Daryl can do to help himself. Even trying Vocational Rehab. She gave us a list of things we need to work
on and she had a list for herself to work on.
It took a lot of the stress off and we left the office smiling.
I don't
have to see Dr. I for six months now being my blood pressure is under
control. It hasn't been that way since
2002.
We went
to get something to eat finally. We
tried the new place for us called Charlie Brown's. Been wanting to try it for so long now. It was actually pretty good. We had enough time to just go home and change
my dressing and head back to the hospital again for an appointment with the
Oncologist.
Dr. Bolla
is my Oncologist. He wanted to see me
before preparing for the Chemo starts.
We set an appointment for Monday to start. So Sunday, I am going to take the hair
off. Cindy met us at the appointment. It is wonderful to have someone like
her. She brought the letter for us from
Michelle, signed by Dr. Bolla. She also
presented us with two $25 gift cards for Walmart to help us with some of the
gas expense or whatever it can assist us in.
Dr. Bolla ordered a EKCO Cardiogram or the next day so that we can know
if my heart is strong enough for the chemo.
As I was checking out, I asked Dr. Bolla if it were true that because of
the cancer I need to give up all sweets/sugars.
He said it was absolutely not true.
I gave him a hug and said "I LOVE YOU". We laughed.
That was the end of our meeting.
We
stopped at home to change our shoes and potty and to check the dressing
again. They told us not to limit our
activities in spite of the leaking. So
we went to the Main Street event in Speedway.
We had a great time. We walked
and ate and talked to all kinds of wonderful folks. We met a lady that had been through the
cancer and lymph nodes removed. I feel
fortunate to have had only two removed.
She had twenty two removed. She
is seven years out now. With each shop
we visited, we got a card stamped. There
is a prize at the end of the whole thing.
Even if we don't win, we already had a prize with each stop. One place was BBQ'd ribs, bologna, coleslaw
and much more. We didn't need to go out
for dinner. Hans got a night off from
cooking, we got a walk in and we finished the day feeling way better than when
we started. What more could you ask for
on your 10 year Anniversary?
