Posted August 12, 2016
It’s finally here, this afternoon is my exchange surgery! The day when we take out my rock hard play dough boobs and exchange them for “squishy” implants. We met with my Plastic Surgeon yesterday and talked about the surgery and what kind of implants he planned to use. While the… Read More »
Categories: Exchange Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted August 11, 2016
It had been one of those crushingly long Mondays … when the to-do list never got shorter than the to-done list. I felt like a dish rag — one with a hole in it no less. I was attired in the top and skirt that I had purchased at the… Read More »
Categories: This and That, Wyo Sal
Posted August 10, 2016
It’s almost time to send the kids back to school…and if you’re like me you’re probably in a panic about how quickly Summer is coming to an end. School supplies to shop for, new clothes to purchase (and old clothes to sort through), and the worst part…getting your kids ready… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted August 3, 2016
I was at Target today (well now it’s yesterday but you know what I mean) without kids…let’s all gasp for a minute. I admit I did hit the clearance rack. Where I bought a few new tops (all button downs I can wear after my surgery next week). And now… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted July 18, 2016
NOTE: Please take time to read the comments, as other women who have had the surgery took time to share their ideas about what they feel you should be packing for your surgery. Several months ago I shared my choice to have a preventive mastectomy. As I began my journey… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted July 13, 2016
Today I made a pie, specifically a Strawberry Rhubarb pie. Making pie from scratch is a specialty of mine (and in my opinion a lost art) and Summer always brings on a plethora of pie baking, it’s one of my favorite things about this Prairie life of mine…having the luxury of time… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 15, 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 June 10, 2016
Lucky you readers, you get an extra post today! But, before I continue, I have to forewarn you that this post is going to be a bit of a rant. It’s Summer. As I wrote yesterday, Summer to me means spending time outside. Sometimes with my kids, sometimes ignoring them as… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 7, 2016
Last week’s fill was a bit rough, and it took me about three days to recover. I’m proud to say, that once I was back on my feet I never looked back! These last two weeks have mostly involved getting things back to normal around here. I had my first… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted May 25, 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
