Where to begin? First I apologize I haven't blogged since April...I promised I'd keep my blog up to date when I got home but things have been busy busy busy.
On April 17th I had my routine followup appointment with my surgeon Dr Ghert. All went well, my scans came back clear and she was very happy to see me walking and was impressed with all the progress I have made. I still get alot of anxiety at those appointments and I sure hope that gets easier and easier as time passes. My next appointment is in July the week before we leave for the cottage. In July it will also be 1 year since I've been diagnosed, something to celebrate for sure. As Kris Carr would say it will be my 1 year CANCERVERSARY lol!!!!! I asked my surgeon about returning to work and she said that I should talk to her in 6 months from now. I am eager to get back, but also know that I can't push myself too much or else I'll set myself back.
Ive been busy with Physio ... Every Monday Wednesday and Friday. I've made lots of progress but it's definitely been slow, extremely slow. My one challenge is bending my left leg, the muscle over my knee cap has actually shortened from bed rest and not moving for so long. So I have difficulty sitting, going upstairs and getting in and out of the car. My physiotherapist has ensured me that it will get better, I just have to continue stretching it with her 3x a week and doing my exercises on my own. I never thought physio would be this much work, it has become my fulltime job. I am proud to say I have started walking with 2 canes. I actually walk better with the canes then I do the crutches. I am still using crutches to get around, because I'm still a little unsure about canes, except around the house and whatnot.
I have recently started attending a Women's Support Group through Hopespring --- which has been AMAZING. It is a great group of women who can relate to what I'm going through and thoughts and feelings I have. It's every other week and I actually look forward to going.
On Friday was the RELAY FOR LIFE. My team raised $6400. We did WAY better than I ever thought we would do. I was quite impressed. The night of Relay was great .... I walked the whole survivor lap; I was the last one to finish but I still DID IT and that’s all that matters. I walked it with my dad and Katherine who was on my team. The one lap literally wore me out. My leg and foot were quite swollen. I ended up going home around midnight because of the pain and swelling. My team stayed the whole night which was AMAZING ...... I couldn’t have done this without them. They went above and beyond. It was absolutely freezing and I want to thank everyone who stayed and braved the freezing cold weather. The luminary ceremony was beautiful. Dan pushed me around in the wheelchair so I could see all the luminaries. It was pretty amazing to see the hundreds of people who come out and walk all night to support the cause. My goal next year is to stay longer then this year, if not the whole night. We shall see. Enjoy some pictures from the night.....
It looks like you're on the road to recovery! What I really like about your story is that you maintained some semblance of physical activity. Treatment sessions can suck away your energy, but once you get them back, it's great to be physically fit. Our body degrades if there isn't enough movement or exercise being done, so moving around helps you in your recovery. Take care!
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