Shabbat Shalom

 

Here's a lovely challah from early January, before all the madness. 

I saw the plastic surgeon's PA on Thursday and she released me from the terrible post-surgery bra/torture device! I can wear light compression sports bras and after ordering maybe 6 from Amazon, I have one that fits and doesn't cause pain. 

I have 3 others coming tomorrow so maybe one will be good for changing off.

The pain has been getting a bit better and the incisions and seams are all healing. The plastic surgeon PA was very happy with how everything looks, and not at all worried a bit about the things that were concerning me. I just have to give it time I think.

I am planning to start back to work on Monday, but only work 20 hrs /week (over 4 days) for the next 2 weeks. I think I am ready, because sometimes I am looking for things to do. I will also be able to work from home, (as usual) and I doubt my boss will insist I come into the office on the usual every other Tues schedule. He's been very cool and supportive. 

Right now I'm in a waiting loop until next week when the oncotype results are received. A low score means you don't benefit from chemo so why suffer? A high score means you would benefit from chemo. I don't know what to wish for. On the one hand, I really don't want to do chemo, on the other hand, I really want to do everything I can not to ever have to deal with this breast cancer again!

WIshing everyone a peaceful and pain-free Shabbat.