Got up this morning at 4:30 ish for my PET scan. As far as nuclear tests go, this one’s not to bad. They inject you with a radioactive sugar and you get to sit and watch a movie for an hour. Only bad part about that is now I need to rent Bridget Jones 2 so I can see the end. I did read the book though. Anyway, then you have to lie on your back on yet another very skinny platform while a circular machine whirs about your body. After that it was off to the surgeons where they were able to remove one of my drains but not both. I’ve been having some problems with what feels like super tight muscles in my shoulder/clavicle area and the nurse told it me it’s probably caused my the drain that had to stay in. Bummer. So it’s back to the surgeon’s on Thursday afternoon to get the other one out. Hopefully. They’re getting kind of gross as my body is trying to heal around them. Thursday morning I’m off to Porter to do some genetic counseling.
On a not medical note, I drove the car today. It’s funny how something as simple as putting gas in the car and getting a carwash can help bring a sense of normalcy to the world. Many people have commented on how well I’m doing with the cancer crap and I should let you know that I usually don’t blog when I’m down and that I definitely have my “poor me” moments/hours. But as I was telling a friend of mine, I read every one of your comments and just knowing that you all believe in me; that I’m strong enough to get through this, helps me to believe it too. So please, don’t ever feel like I might get sick of hearing from you. It won’t happen. You guys are the wind beneath my wings. Oh man. I just quoted Bette Midler. It’s probably time to end the post now. 🙂
February 26, 2008
throwslikeagirl74
7 responses to “1 out, 1 to go :)”
cheryl stouff
February 26th, 2008 at 20:41
Just know that the down moments are okay too, you are so open and honest about all you are going through and I hope we can be there for you during the down times as well as those moments of strength. Take care Nicole……….Cheryl
becky
February 27th, 2008 at 05:26
Do you know the FairyGodknitter blogger? joyofsocks at typepad or something like that. She might be a good person to read as she is going through something similar. Your posts remind me of each other.
Kari S.
February 27th, 2008 at 06:38
Hugs to you! Good to hear that you were able to go out and about. Spring is almost here!
Cathy R.
February 27th, 2008 at 07:49
Oh, the dreaded Bette Middler quote. Oh dear. 🙂
I’m glad you got at least one of those pesky things out. I’m also glad that you were able to drive the car! That will help with your house-boundness.
Hugs!
StarSpry
February 27th, 2008 at 10:09
So glad you were able to get out and do something “normal”! I really hope you can get the other drain removed soon!
It’s ok to have down moments sometimes. I’m just happy to know our comments are helping 😀
brightonwoman
February 27th, 2008 at 13:42
I know you don’t know me from anybody (I found you from LaminatheGreat, who I also only know online, lol!) but i have been reading your blog every day. I think we all go through hard things–they are different things for each of us (for me it was a series of late-term miscarriages). People ask us how we do it, and I think, you know, we all just cope with what we’re given at the time…you have to do something, so you cope. I know that inside it’s always harder than it looks from the outside though. All the same, it’s encouraging and uplifting to see you putting on a brave face and pushing forward! Go you!!!
Knit-Eat-Sleep
February 27th, 2008 at 15:37
If my husband was ever sick, he would do what he could to get out and wash our cars! That is one of his joys in life ~ clean and vacuumed cars! 🙂 I am glad that you have us as a support system and so glad you have your blanket to cuddle with when you are down. I bet the squares are good at soaking up the tears sometimes.
Hope to see you soon! 🙂
Nachaele