Tattoo, Redo and Cancerversary

SamuraiMom
SamuraiMom Member Posts: 295
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi All,

The day finally came and Righty received a tattoo. I posted it on my website if you're curious (mymastectomyonline.com)

To be honest, it kinda hurt. Funny huh? Considereing how bad a double mastectomy hurts!

Lefty that fell over got redone and I'm really worried about her. She hurts alot more than last time and is awfully purplely looking. Purpleness makes me think it could turn black and fall off. Only time will tell. I'll keep you posted.

9-9-09 was my Double Mastectomy anniversary and even though that day was super emotional I had to suck it up and endure a 4 hour job interview. But I got the job!

9-11 -Two days later was the tattoo and the redo. 9-11 is techncially what I consider my cancerversary. I was still in the hospital recovering biting my nails waiting for the news and was told my sentinal node biopsy was clear. I knew I was one of the luckier ones.

I sat down on the couch today and just started bawling. I really haven't had time to let out all the emotion. It was a lot to deal with all at once.

Coming here though gave me something to look forward to...thank you for listening!

Love to you all!

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  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #2
    Oh SamuraiMom,
    that is such good news on the node biopsy! And yes, things just come at you all at once, that when it's over, you just become overwhelmed. I think that "waiting" for ANY result from scans and biopsies is just so taxing emotionally and physically.

    I sure hope Lefty heals quickly!

    And AWESOME that through ALL this, you got the job!! A BIG congratulatory HUG to ya!!!

    Blessings,

    Sylvia
  • SamuraiMom
    SamuraiMom Member Posts: 295
    #3
    sea60 said:

    Oh SamuraiMom,
    that is such good news on the node biopsy! And yes, things just come at you all at once, that when it's over, you just become overwhelmed. I think that "waiting" for ANY result from scans and biopsies is just so taxing emotionally and physically.

    I sure hope Lefty heals quickly!

    And AWESOME that through ALL this, you got the job!! A BIG congratulatory HUG to ya!!!

    Blessings,

    Sylvia

    thank you!!!!
    Thank you Sea!!!!!!!!!

    xxoo
  • missingtexas
    missingtexas Member Posts: 146
    #4
    I loved reading this...was
    I loved reading this...was feeling a little depressed today...I like to hear the stories from the ones on the other side of this. Thanks for sharing.
    Dana
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #5
    missingtexas said:

    I loved reading this...was
    I loved reading this...was feeling a little depressed today...I like to hear the stories from the ones on the other side of this. Thanks for sharing.
    Dana

    Congratulations on your job offer
    the life still going on despite the big C and cancer free anniversary. i am glad that they told you very soon and you can relax and celebrate now.
    Hugs,
    New Flower
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #6
    New Flower said:

    Congratulations on your job offer
    the life still going on despite the big C and cancer free anniversary. i am glad that they told you very soon and you can relax and celebrate now.
    Hugs,
    New Flower

    Hoping that lefty will be ok
    Hoping that lefty will be ok for you. I have seen your website and I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Hugs, Diane
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #7
    4 hour interview! Wow!
    4 hour interview! Wow! Congrats on the new job! And the clean nodes!
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #8
    Marcia527 said:

    4 hour interview! Wow!
    4 hour interview! Wow! Congrats on the new job! And the clean nodes!

    :-)
    Marcia I must say I love your new picture, it is so you and I love it!

    (¯`v´¯)
    .`*.¸.*RE´
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #9
    YEAH!!!
    Sumurai I am so happy for you and your new job, a new beginning how nice! Now even better YIPPEE SKIPPEE sentinel node is CLEAR!!! That my dear if fantastic news, so happy for you!

    (¯`v´¯)
    .`*.¸.*RE´
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #10
    RE said:

    YEAH!!!
    Sumurai I am so happy for you and your new job, a new beginning how nice! Now even better YIPPEE SKIPPEE sentinel node is CLEAR!!! That my dear if fantastic news, so happy for you!

    (¯`v´¯)
    .`*.¸.*RE´

    Congrats on your new job
    Congrats on your new job JoJo and on your cancerversary!


    Hugs, Megan
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #11
    Congrats!!
    Wow, what a couple of days you've had!! First off, congrats on your cancerversary! You've come a long way sister!:)

    Secondly, anyone that can get through a 4 hour interview deserves the job! LOL.
    That's great!:)

    It's wonderful your sentinal node biopsy was clear. Awesome!

    As far as "lefty" is concerned, I'm sure it's just bruised and beaten up. At least that's what I'm hoping. Just keep an eye on it and see the doctor if it doesn't get better.

    You've been through a lot! Cry until your eyes are dry! It's OK. It's well deserved and healthy!!

    Blessings,
    Sally

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