8/31/2012

Well, there has been some change in the plan. I am not having my port surgery today. My incisions have been not healing as quickly as we would have liked. Two weeks ago Dr. Jones had to re-suture my left incsion. At that point we were just going to wait and see how the right side was doing and hoping it would heal up on it's own. Dr. Jones went on vacation for two weeks. Last week I saw his P.A. and the left side was looking good and the right side hadn't really changed, but we thought port surgery would still be ok. My right side continued to not make any progess and on this Wednesday I noticed that it seem to be worse. On Thursday, I called the office to tell then about the situation and they had me come in that day. I saw Dr. Mammolito, Dr. Paulson, and Dr. Rashid, another plastic surgeon in the pratice. The good news is that there was no sign of infection on the right side and the left side looked good and seems to be healing correctly. Dr. Rashid needed to withdrawl some fluid from the expander to release some pressure and then he re-stitched up that side. Dr. Paulson did not want to do the port surgery on Friday, he thought it would be in my best interest to give the wound a chance to heal a bit more and did not want to increase my risk for infection. Although I am disappointed in the delay, I really do appreciate his concern and caution and I know I am good hands.

So, I have an appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Jones and Dr. Mammolito. Dr. Jones will need to assess the situation and let me know when I can have the port surgery and start chemo. There is a chance if everything looks good to go on Tuesday that I can have the port surgery on Tuesday afternoon, but it all depends on how everything is healing.

It is a little frusterating, but I am trying to remain postive. I am mentally ready to move forward and start my next treatments, but my body is just not quite there yet. We will get there and I am just working on healing, getting ready for the next steps and focusing on the positives. My sister, two awesome friends, and I went wig and scarf shopping last weekend in Chicago and had a blast and a lot of laughs. Starting the school year has been great, I have really nice students and my colleagues are so supportive and fun. We are celebrating Violet's first birthday this weekend, I can't believe she is going to  be one! :)

Thank you so much for all of the support, prayers, and kindness!