Posted May 18, 2016
Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help educate family members and friends. I hope that you my readers, will be respectful of that choice, and if… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted May 9, 2016
The first week was not what I expected at all, but we made it through. Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body during my preventive mastectomy in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Most Popular Posts, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 29, 2016
Today is the day, it is my Preventive Mastectomy surgery day. The day that’s been written on my heart for over three months. April 29, 2016 This week has been hard. It’s been full of tears, deep breaths, extra snuggles and kisses, phone calls and To-Do lists. On Tuesday I… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 11, 2016
The clock is ticking and we are getting closer and closer to my surgery…it’s less than 20 days away! Last week I drove down to Denver for all of my Pre Op Appointments. The Cowboy was unable to go with me due to work commitments so, I traveled down on… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted March 16, 2016
One of the hardest parts of my decision to have a preventive Mastectomy is not the effect it will have on me physically and emotionally but, how my decision is impacting everyone around me. I shared with you the conversation I had with the Cowkids and as I was typing… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted March 4, 2016
As The Cowboy and I drove back from our meetings with my oncologist, and breast and plastic surgeons in Denver, we talked about what to tell the Cowkids. The two oldest Cowkids are 9 and 7 (about to turn 10 and 8) and are just old enough to grasp a… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted February 10, 2016
In the course of making my decision to have a preventive mastectomy to reduce my risk of developing breast cancer, I was shocked at how little I found to prepare me for the decision making process, as well as the surgery and recovery. As a way to offer support to… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted January 27, 2016
As many of you are aware, last week I shared my decision to undergo surgery and have a Preventive Mastectomy. You can get more details about what prompted my decision by clicking this link. As part of my decision making process, I hit the internet to try and prepare myself… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted January 22, 2016
The doctor walked into the room, shook mine and The Cowboy’s hands and sat down. He adjusted his glasses, looked at me and asked “Why are you here?” I wrapped my arms tighter around LittleMissH and she burrowed her head into my chest. “I want to live as long as… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
