Enjoying the view of my backyard!

Have You Met Otis?

Ready To Go!

We went to the doctor this morning and discussed the surgery. I spoke with the hospital and gave them my whole medical history (which is not that exciting). I talked with the plastic surgeon and my Ob/Gyn. I don't like being the person who has a lot of doctors... but they are taking such good care of me I really shouldn't complain. I took a walk along the bluff of the river with my dog Otis at about 5pm. I am ready. And am feeling like I will bounce back quickly. I really just want it to be Saturday and just skip this part in between. But we haven't found the cure for cancer yet nor can we travel through time. Talk with you all soon!

More Inauguration Photos

Calvin and Roomate Zach don't look as cold as everyone else!

Calvin at The Inauguration

I didn't want my blog to be all about me and my illness. Even though as Mark has heard too many times already... it is all about me right now. So I thought I would share this photo from The Inauguration. Although I have asked Calvin to write up a paragraph for me about his experience and he agreed, I haven't seen it yet. He did have an incredible experience and said it was so exciting to be around so many people who were so excited! 

Pre Surgery Appointments

Although I initially freaked out that surgery will be so soon I am used to the idea now. Can't seem to think of any good reason to wait any longer. We will know a whole lot more about what my future holds after those pathology reports come back and I will be on the road to recovery from surgery sooner rather than later. I had some tests I had to take care of right away. I had my EKG, chest xray and blood work done in one fell swoop and I barely had to wait. Gives me time to do all the other things that have to get done before I have surgery! Like get my life organized! Do you think my mother will care if the cupboard under my sink is a complete mess? Actually, compared to my sister my house is spotless (sorry Gigi) so it doesn't really matter. 

I have a Plastic Surgeon and a Surgery Date!

First, we had appointments with plastic surgeons on Monday. Back to back appointments and when we were done it was apparent to both of us which one we would use. We are both confident that Dr. Hackert (who is in the same office with Debra Johnson - lots seem to know her) will do a wonderful job. She is well trained - did her residency at USC. And since she never said "Fight On" to us, she got the nod. 

As soon as we notified the cancer surgeon of the choice they were able to move ahead with a surgery date. Wednesday, January 28 is it. Really scary to think about.