tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53394056775921266802024-03-13T22:18:05.488-04:00Happy Little Accidents?Tales from a brain tumorjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-26379468984498270122009-05-23T09:24:00.001-04:002009-05-23T09:24:03.153-04:00It's been a while...Words from Brenda-
<br>How do you prepare for colonoscopy and have a panic attack? I mean so bad that you start to cry hysterically and can't go through procedure unless your daughter is there holding your hand? But be so at ease preparing for brain surgery?! In the weeks that have passed since my surgery I have heard the words brain surgery over a dozen times. News, tv shows. Grey's anatomy, Farrah Fawcett's Story. One fiction, one non fiction. Fear is a very real emotion. Something that we all have experienced in a lifetime. Some insignificant and others very significant. A colleague called me because she knew of my recent brain surgery. I spoke to her and explained my story but everyone is different. I wanted to keep her positive and upbeat. I heard the fear in her voice her words cracking as she spoke. She divulged that 3 tumors were found. And she had no movement in 3 fingers. So it was determined that her tumor was not in the same location as mine. She's spending 3 days in the hospital and will have to wait several weeks before she finds out if it benign or not. It made her very concerned that titanium screws will be put in her head. When I was told about the titanium that seemed like the least of worries. I will call her tomorrow to give her support. I don't want to think about what I will say to her I'm hoping the right words will just flow. I am so lucky, thank you God.
<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-38943178638849114862008-12-18T11:24:00.002-05:002008-12-18T11:28:27.980-05:00wow!It's coming to 3 months since her surgery and she is phenomenal!!! It's amazing that she seems like she didn't have surgery. <br /><br />She is walking and being as active as she was before the surgery, before the tumor-- well, before we knew about the tumor. <br /><br />It's like it never happened. But it did, and we are thankful everyday for how perfectly everything went. I am going to make an appointment for her MRI so they know how much of the tumor he got out and so they a basis for her yearly MRIs so we know if it's changing at all. <br /><br />We're ready for the holidays!!!jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-19620929999255252632008-11-25T22:30:00.001-05:002008-11-25T22:30:55.358-05:00Deja and her Nanee<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SSzC73u6X5I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/kCxW1hPIpX8/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzkuanBn%3F%3D-755360"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SSzC73u6X5I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/kCxW1hPIpX8/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzkuanBn%3F%3D-755360" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272803597572792210" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-69450009074349568992008-11-15T12:11:00.001-05:002008-12-12T20:25:08.180-05:00She just came back from vacation!!!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SR8Deg8w4NI/AAAAAAAAAQw/cns6-yP5ezM/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDExNjMuanBn%3F%3D-774792"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SR8Deg8w4NI/AAAAAAAAAQw/cns6-yP5ezM/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDExNjMuanBn%3F%3D-774792" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268933911822524626" /></a></p>Alone. :(<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile<br /><br />My long time friend Barb who lives in New Carrollton, Md came to Philadelphia and picked me up and took me back with her.<br />I didn't know she had a dinner party planned in my honor. Sooo much food from shrimp to chicken kabobs which were awesome because Barb is a vegetarian. Her best friend, Jon, had been looking toward my visit since she told him I was a wii bowler. The challenge was on since they both were talking trash. The first game I bowled 210 so they saw I was a force to be reckoned with. It was down hill from there with Barb beating me oh so closely every game! But I was beating Jon!<br />The next day Barbara and Jon had a "surprise". We went to Mo's Fishermans' Wharf near the Baltimore Harbor for lunch. Unreal! Crab and Scallops Imperial <em>too good</em>. We walked to the car -or so I thought- I asked where are we going? They both replied "a surprise". We walked about two blocks into Mccormick & Schmicks. I really couln't imagine why we were in a restaurant when we just left one. Jon asks for the dessert tray and then orders 3 bread puddings. Are you serious?? I said to myself because I didn't want to be rude. I took one spoonful and then another and another until it was gone!! They knew I would love it and they were right!<br />Third and last day. Barb took me to the Amtrak station. When I get off the train I see Jenny and Daisy running up the steps they thought they missed me on the platform. When they see me I immediately put all my things down because I knew what was coming. Jenny picks me up and swings me around. We have lunch and talk about the trip. <br /><br />It was a wonderful get away although I missed the girls and Troy.jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-13059470171751182262008-11-12T20:09:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:10:35.245-05:00IMG00091.jpg<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRt-i1OaFoI/AAAAAAAAAQo/yJ5xtAVQnSo/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTEuanBn%3F%3D-735248"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRt-i1OaFoI/AAAAAAAAAQo/yJ5xtAVQnSo/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTEuanBn%3F%3D-735248" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267943326008088194" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-69250083126816404972008-11-12T20:07:00.001-05:002008-11-12T20:07:52.500-05:00Where's the scar?<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRt96LCH_9I/AAAAAAAAAQg/kGL3qEQLAG0/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwODkuanBn%3F%3D-772501"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRt96LCH_9I/AAAAAAAAAQg/kGL3qEQLAG0/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwODkuanBn%3F%3D-772501" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267942627487514578" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-38819952346514152762008-11-06T17:48:00.000-05:002008-11-06T17:50:39.683-05:00Sorry for the lack of posts.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRN0v6RHbCI/AAAAAAAAAQY/ebgeaQsHor4/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNTcuanBn%3F%3D-739686"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SRN0v6RHbCI/AAAAAAAAAQY/ebgeaQsHor4/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNTcuanBn%3F%3D-739686" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265680755769961506" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-41235253797394584722008-11-03T07:19:00.001-05:002008-11-03T07:19:47.567-05:00Mommy's wordsToday is my one month after surgery checkup by Dr. K the surgeon. Jenny has reminded me that the doctor did not officially say that the tumor was benign. But thought is that I'm sure I would have been informed if it wasn't.
<br>As the day wore on I began to get anxious. Maybe he's waiting to tell me today or he's going to tell me I need radiation because he couldn't get it all out. I shared my anxious thoughts with Jenn so now the two of us are all but freaking out.
<br>In walks dr. K he has a stoic presence
<br>About him like Dr. Summers like you can tell they're doctors.
<br>He confirmed what he initially told us that the tumor was benign. He wants me to get an MRI every year around the anniversary date of the surgery and to go on with my life.
<br>I had several questions regarding the surgery like the consistency, was it taken out in one piece, and was he concerned that my eyes weren't focusing while I was in recovery.
<br>The analogy was to an orange and how you would peel the orange from the skin in sections. It wasn't a solid hard matter. And no concern about my eyes it was the medication that prevents seizures which I will gradually stop taking in two weeks.
<br>As we walked out the office the receptionists complimented my hair or lack of again and wished me well. It was a surreal feeling I wanted to burst out crying. Was it because when I first went to Dr. K's office that I didn't know my fate? And now I've been given a clean bill of health?
<br>My feeling of crying were quickly diminished because Jenny picked me and swung me around! I love her soooo much.
<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-39214075252384615842008-10-31T23:01:00.003-04:002008-10-31T23:10:37.900-04:00Her tumor.....was benign. It's sad that we had to wait a month and a day to find that out, but I am so glad to actually <em></em>know<em></em>. No radiation, just an MRI around December to have a baseline image of what (if anything) remains of the tumor and then yearly checkups at the anniversary for the next 5 years. <br /><br />Here is Mommy and Dr. Kotapka:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQvHppa06UI/AAAAAAAAAQI/pi9ISgy4VSk/s1600-h/DSCF3100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQvHppa06UI/AAAAAAAAAQI/pi9ISgy4VSk/s320/DSCF3100.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263520107819493698" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQvIbDPN9_I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/eDQPnb36KWg/s1600-h/DSCF3101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQvIbDPN9_I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/eDQPnb36KWg/s320/DSCF3101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263520956563716082" /></a><br /><br />Thanks Dr. Kotapka for everything!!!jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-16011423639326606742008-10-29T18:14:00.001-04:002008-10-29T18:14:49.147-04:00A comment from one of Mommy's friendsHello Bren,
<br>I love your hair cut, its looks so you, with your beautiful smile. Today is 1 month since your surgery and if no one knew that you had surgery they wouldn't believe it, looks like you are posing for a magazine, continue to be strong and pray, God is the healer.
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<br>Love You,
<br>Dee
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<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-27602291085173528902008-10-27T21:29:00.001-04:002008-10-27T21:29:13.775-04:00Aunt Benay's commentYou have been on my mind.  You know I am not a  texting person. Are you ready to talk on the phone? (just for a few minutes)
<br>You look really well and I do truly love the cut.  Looks great on you.
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<br> And yes you can blog it.
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<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-27386508689975530152008-10-27T21:26:00.001-04:002008-10-27T21:26:42.790-04:00She lies!This blog ain't ending! It will continue to follow her on some level for the next 5 years. That is the amount of time Dr. Kotapka says that is the amount of time after which she is completely in the clear. <p>Sorry Mommy and readers-- but we're not going anywhere!<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-42169712421817193492008-10-27T21:24:00.002-04:002008-10-27T21:30:44.926-04:00Mommy's wordsIt looks my blog is becoming to end. My appointment with the surgeon is Thursday. I will conclude the Blog with the questions and answers that I have for Dr. K I hope he has the time to answer them and I will understand if he doesn't because Thursday is surgery day.<br /><br><br /><br>I'd like to take this time to thank some family members and friends:<br /><br><br /><br>To my baby who was totally responsible for me getting the MRI and discovering the tumor. Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me I love you always and forever. Deja who has been a big help to her News I love you always and forever. Troy thank you for being there with Jenny and being her rock and helping me get around. <br /><br>Dr. K. The surgeon whom I am forever grateful for a successful surgery. Dr. B my acupuncturist who provided me with so much information about acupuncture, the immune system, and herbal remedies, thank you, Dr. B<br /><br><br /><br>Dr. Chris & Staff, your well wishes, smiles and hugs were so sweet I love you all.<br /><br><br /><br>Drs. Summers and Felzer, Carol, Jennifer, Jane, Heather and Bethany. Thanks to you it definitely helped in my speedy recovery I will never forget your smiles and hugs.<br /><br><br /><br>My childhood friends, Deanna and Benay thank you for being there for me.<br /><br><br /><br>Jenny's best friend Evie, Ian and Eva who kept track of me by texting Jenny and blog watching almost constantly.<br /><br> <br /><br>The prayers, cards, gifts, flowers, balloons, food, calls, and visits I can honestly say contributed to keeping my spirit and energy high over the last 4 weeks I thank you with all my heart.<br /><br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-39940295410424914382008-10-25T11:25:00.000-04:002008-10-25T11:36:38.498-04:00Hey Kool-Aid!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQM9Bq0lu3I/AAAAAAAAAPU/zxKipCiUwWY/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMTMuanBn%3F%3D-798502"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SQM9Bq0lu3I/AAAAAAAAAPU/zxKipCiUwWY/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMTMuanBn%3F%3D-798502" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261115888582900594" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-87541794026998299282008-10-20T11:09:00.002-04:002008-10-20T11:10:23.493-04:00Mom's words part 2Time to go to dinner to celebrate baby's birthday! Bahama Breeze in King of Prussia. I removed the scarf once I got inside. Amazed I wasn't self conscious at all. When Jenny went to the ladies room I asked our server to address me as "Sir" since she keeps teasing me about looking like a boy. He was a cool server who he even invited us to go to karaoke with him. Well when he said would you like anything else, Sir I looked shocked and Jenn starts laughing hysterically! Then we all started laughing hysterically it was too funny.<br>What I think will make me feel better about my hair is COLOR. A funky red. I am going to call Dr. K's assistant first thing Monday to see if it's okay or should I wait a little longer.<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-29516153291231926512008-10-20T11:09:00.001-04:002008-10-20T11:09:39.203-04:00Mommy's words 10/17. I was late postingToday is my baby's 31st birthday! And guess where I went? On the Regional Rail to Center City to get her favorite cake from the Swiss Bakery. Of course mother hen doesn't know but I told Troy. Om sitting on the bench talking to her. and what do you think happens?! The loudspeaker goes on! I started coughing, started throwing the phone up and down like a hot potato, and disconnected the call. I immediately walked far away because I knew she was going to call back, in the mean time the PA is still jabberin what the heck are they saying the Gettysburg address or somethin!?
<br>"Where are you?!" A voice screams in my ear. Om getting coffee. "No you're not, you're on a bus" great! She thinks I'm on a bus and she thinks I'm heading in the opposite direction even better!
<br>Okay, nice such a nice plan or so I thought. How about the walk from 19th to 9th? I forgot that part of my master plan. So I took my time strolling on Chestnut st. and you'll never guess where I decided to stop? A barber shop. Yes I cut my hair OFF not bald but very close. I had the sweetest female barber so nice. What I particularly like about her was she would cut and then ask if I wanted it shorter. She even recommended hair products. I felt self conscious at first but she was so nice it took my mind off of the haircut Ciara gave me her phone number so I ca let her know how Jenny liked it.. I left there and went to the beauty supply store and asked for the man with the "red hair". We immediately connected he was so nice too. He said the surgeon did an awesome job with my hairline. Oh clarification: no, I put my scarf back on TOO cold out. Got a little tired I didn't get a chance to eat before I left should have taken an apple with me.
<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-23470307452365792442008-10-20T10:39:00.000-04:002008-10-20T10:40:59.840-04:00Side<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPyYe9zWBvI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/JVgI6DjOO8A/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDUuanBn%3F%3D-759842"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPyYe9zWBvI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/JVgI6DjOO8A/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDUuanBn%3F%3D-759842" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259246122615310066" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-38225270144551932152008-10-20T10:36:00.000-04:002008-10-20T10:37:19.287-04:00The back<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPyXn3KdHvI/AAAAAAAAAOI/k6ZXAUWERZc/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDYuanBn%3F%3D-739290"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPyXn3KdHvI/AAAAAAAAAOI/k6ZXAUWERZc/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDYuanBn%3F%3D-739290" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259245175940390642" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-17375064006084121212008-10-19T20:03:00.000-04:002008-10-19T20:04:16.784-04:00I am soooo loving her hair!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPvLAc6mDkI/AAAAAAAAAOA/mzKxXYvVDPs/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDcuanBn%3F%3D-756786"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPvLAc6mDkI/AAAAAAAAAOA/mzKxXYvVDPs/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwNDcuanBn%3F%3D-756786" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259020198507580994" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-18123881561548071392008-10-17T20:07:00.000-04:002008-10-17T20:09:21.049-04:00She got her hair done<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPkpMa0QLSI/AAAAAAAAAN4/zG33-0eVD-w/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwMTMuanBn%3F%3D-761051"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPkpMa0QLSI/AAAAAAAAAN4/zG33-0eVD-w/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDEwMTMuanBn%3F%3D-761051" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258279333265419554" /></a></p>And it looks beautiful! I love it and so does Troy. Deja wasn't as accepting-she hates when people cut their hair. <p>I think it looks great and you can barely see the scar.<p>She's still puffy, her sense of smell isn't as acute and the whole area of the head/brain that was worked on is still numb. It hurts her incision site if she yawns or when she eats and she has more pain towards the end of the day than in the beginning. She still gets tired from over-exerting herself. She still is in isolation but not as bad as before. Isolation is a strong word but she isn't quick to have company or talk on the phone. <p>All in all I am very pleased in her recovery. I am still pissed that they haven't given her an official "benign" status yet. She has to wait until October 30 when she sees Dr. Kotapka again. <br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-85973330543994918412008-10-17T15:14:00.000-04:002008-10-17T15:15:45.781-04:00Look @ Diva<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPjkYSUcSQI/AAAAAAAAANw/UsZrg6_LNAw/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5OTQuanBn%3F%3D-745783"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SPjkYSUcSQI/AAAAAAAAANw/UsZrg6_LNAw/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5OTQuanBn%3F%3D-745783" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258203670840625410" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-73600099841903148162008-10-16T12:05:00.001-04:002008-10-16T12:05:29.407-04:00Sorry for not posting in a few!Words from Mommy:
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<br>Thursday, Oct 9th
<br>Back to physical therapy! I would have never dreamed that I would be back to PT one week after coming home. The gasps from the staff when I walked in was as surreal as when I went to Jenny's job. I got hug, hugs and more hugs. Dr. B couldn't believe it either but I owe the way that I feel to him and his acupuncture treatment. He has made me a believer!
<br>As you saw from the. photo the stitches are out. The area is healing well. I saw Chris, the crn (I'll get initials and u can put link explaining what they do) I had a lot questions about the surgery that she couldn't answer like what is the consistency of the tumor? What did he use to take it out? Why was the surgery considerably shorter than the projected 6 hours? I see Dr. K in 3 weeks I will get the answers by that time I will probably have a few more questions n
<br>by then. Ironically we saw Dr. K as I was leaving the hospital. He asked me if I was happy. Am I happy how about I run and jump into your arms will that prove how happy I am?!
<br>I am cooking, cleaning, walking, doing just about everything that I did before.
<br>The weekend was amazing! Great yard sales, nice people, excellent weather.
<br>Sunday got our coffee and headed to the golf driving range in Fairmount park. So much fun! Jenn, Deja, Troy, and Deja's friend. After lunch we went to the gun range. I was a little apprehensive because of the noise but with a scarf on and ear plugs it was fine. Fired about 75 rounds in a good "group".
<br>I was requested to make potato salad (family claims I make the best) even I have to say it was good. That talent hasn't changed. I'm looking to see if I've changed any since the surgery. So far so good.
<br>Quote of the Day:
<br> "Doctor gave me two months to live, have to mow the lawn"
<br>From a neighbor with terminal cancer
<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-40952820470377911362008-10-12T21:42:00.002-04:002008-10-12T21:52:10.467-04:00Exciting dayWe went to the driving range today. Mommy, Troy, Daisy, Alanna (Deja's friend) and I. It was so much fun to actually golf. I do it so much on the Wii that it was just sooo exciting to do it in real life, and dramatically different!!!<br /><br />Then we went to the gun range to let off steam from not doing so good golfing (ok, that's why I was shooting). We are all pretty awesome shooting. <br /><br />I was a little worried about Mommy wearing the eye gear and ear muffs so soon after her surgery, but she did great!! Her face is still puffy, but not nearly as bad. I think it's because she sleeps on that side of her head and the fluid settles there. The nurse said that it should go away next week. I hope so, she seems to be more self-conscious about it now. It doesn't look bad, just different. Her incision location looks great. Her hair is still growing (duh) and it looks like it's healing perfectly. <br /><br />Unfortunately, we didn't see Dr. Kotapka on Friday (we actually ran into him when we were leaving and he seemed to recognize her). The nurse mentioned that she may have to have radiation just to make sure it's all gone and they STILL didn't say if it was benign or malignant which I just think is bad business. That just sucks. I mean, they keep saying that it seemed like it was a meningioma, but darn, just confirm that it was benign please. Make us feel better, or if it is malignant, let us know so we can deal with it. But this waiting is awful.<br /><br />I do feel better that they are so nonchalant about it, if they urgently called us in to talk I'd be freaking out.<br /><br />So anyway, we had a long adventurous weekend. She took Tylenol after our outing today because I think it may have been a little too much, but she'd never actually say that. <br /><br />:-)jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-40300626892739631732008-10-10T14:06:00.000-04:002008-10-10T14:08:32.654-04:00Medically cleared to drive<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SO-aIO-GEII/AAAAAAAAANo/VO7pYf1x8ZY/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5MzUuanBn%3F%3D-712657"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SO-aIO-GEII/AAAAAAAAANo/VO7pYf1x8ZY/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5MzUuanBn%3F%3D-712657" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255588756412829826" /></a></p>Her broom!<br>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5339405677592126680.post-90242578956000981202008-10-10T13:01:00.001-04:002008-10-10T13:01:24.781-04:00Getting sutures out<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SO-KZLBkZGI/AAAAAAAAANg/VRHlgXfGzdo/s1600-h/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5MzMuanBn%3F%3D-784783"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WqQjd--h8Gc/SO-KZLBkZGI/AAAAAAAAANg/VRHlgXfGzdo/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDA5MzMuanBn%3F%3D-784783" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255571455225390178" /></a></p>Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobilejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12587628903795134440noreply@blogger.com0