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Here's what I tried to leave in your comments (but couldn't remember my blogger login, blahblah...):
I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get the best result, but so pleased that it isn't the worst. It is scary, and painful, and miserable, and perhaps worst of all, you haven't been released from this interminable waiting and worrying, but at least now there is a plan and a schedule and decisive action, which I hope helps a little bit. (It would help me feel better, a bit...)
tommasz, I mean to say a few weeks ago but forgot how immensely moved I was by the photo you posted of you and your parents, a few weeks before your mom died.
EJ a very good friend of mine had a double mastectomy 2 years ago b/c she was diagnosed with very early stages of cancer in one breast. She is doing very well now - her cabinet building business with her husband has taken off by leaps and bounds and she is loving life with her brother and parents nearby. I wish you lived as close, we'd visit them with you and you could walk with us and our dogs, help them pick the strawberries that grow all over their mountain, and watch the birds with us.
Here's to better days for you as soon as possible!
EJ: sending all comforts your way. Here's hoping the Karma Bus makes a nice long stop at your station to bring you lots of wonderfulness. It's been really tough, I know. Keep us updated; we'll be thinking about you.
Fuck that shit, lady. You keep on putting one foot in front of the other and be good to yourself. I'm thinking of you. You gotta play the shitty hands as well as the good ones and you are doing it gracefully and with a strong heart.
I hope that it turns out well. A co worker went through cancer, had a pretty big lump taken out, then a year later, had some plastic surgery so she did like look like "a Picasso painting" as she said.
Down the line, when this is behind you, that could be an option. Or maybe not. But you will get well and that is the big thing. . .
Good luck, essexjan. Big hugs, lots of love. My mom was in a similar position a few years ago, and she's doing great now. Take it as it comes, surround yourself with love, and don't hesitate to come here for support; we all care about you a great deal. Don't forget to smile.
Thank you everybody. You guys rawk. I had a little pity party when I got home from the hospital today but am over it now. I keep looking at the picture of the newborn kitten that postmodernmillie sent in and it makes me feel that everything is alright again.
I'm sorry you've not been given the all clear, essexjan. Been hearing more and more that the definitive answers take time, additional tests, and are a huge tax on reserves. If you're lucky to find something which brings comfort, indulge yourself.
essexjan, I'm sorry the news wasn't better. But you are one tough chick and I know you'll get through all this with the same strength you have shown before. You'll be in my thoughts.
More good wishes and other agnostic prayers for your full and happy recovery. Terrorize the interns (not the nurses, you need them as friends) while in the hospital. Relax and enjoy the offtime with every part of youself that doesn't hurt. And Webhugs never hurt.
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