Left over Stuff

Things I have gotten used to I realize were not there before treatment. What you ask? Like my fingers and toes still tingle and I have to be aware to move them. When I walk or workout for long periods of time my feet go numb. I also have weird nose things still. My snaught (sorry - no nice way to described it) is like sticky, gluey consistency and I get lots even though I have no cold or other allergies. My teeth are still suffering with weird stains and I use a restorative mouthwash. Obviously my hair - odd color but okay and I recently cut it off realizing how really easy really short hair is and no one is going to tell me I don't look good - I also know hair is over rated and it just is what it is. I also have chemo moments and lose words and thoughts. Or did I do that before - I can't remember. LOL. The medication I am on brought back all the hot flashes and I have them regularly. I was well past these and here they are but tamoxifen is what I need to be on. I see Dr. Z again in February and not sure how Often after that. It will be past one year but can't remember when 6 month appts start.

It is almost 2012 and nothing big planned for the night. Dinner at Timberline ad then home to watch the new year arrive. What will 2012 bring to us all? Happy New Year!

What A Difference A Year Makes!

I look at the calendar and realize it was one year ago today I had my last chemotherapy. It was an emotional day both scary and euphoric all at the same time. Today I celebrate and look forward to every day and the next day. I finally made the call to set up an appointment for reconstruction. I am ready to again move forward but I wanted to give my body and soul some recovery time. I want some balance and am okay with little. :). I am headed to South Bend to get a copy of my medical records from my surgeon to take to the plastic surgery center and hope I can take this next step soon. I think about it for a year and now want it done right away.