May Surgery just delayed....

toria1212

I called the surgeon's scheduler earlier today as my surgery is scheduled for May 11(less than two weeks) in order to see if things were still standing for that date. She said yes to her knowledge. Thirty minutes ago, my BS called me personally and shared that she has been in meetings much of today to discuss re-opening of the operating rooms, etc. She more or less asked me if I was willing to delay my own surgery by a couple of weeks(three max) in order to accommodate those whose March and April surgeries have been delayed. I could not imagine saying no, so of course I said yes. She said I am 8th in line and surgery should occur by first week of June. Sooo....the positive is that covid19 "should" be more settled and hospitals here in Michy should be a bit more 'normal', hopefully the virus numbers will continue to decline, making being in the hospital a bit safer, and well, what can I really do?

I am on anastrozole already, finally up to every day, and it's going ok. Sometimes I feel really lousy, some horrific aches and pains, some morning chills, some headachy-ness, definitely insomnia, but I am taking lots of supplements now and I *think* my body is adjusting.

I was on a mission this week, ordering pillows, bras, lotion, cold ice packs, etc for upcoming surgery. I guess I'll be even more prepared. My adult son has offered to paint my entranceway and upstairs hallway, soo....maybe get a little more 'done' around the house as well.

I was feeling anxious and even excited to have that date upcoming, one more step in my journey. I believe God has a plan for all of this, and the woman(women) who have surgery on May 11 will receive what they need on that day. (Doc said if after talking to patients before me, of course if they say no to May 11, I will have surgery on that date-the first date the hospital is performing these kinds of surgeries....)

So, the road continues..... I hope you are all well today. We pray daily for y'all

xx

morrigan_2575

I'm not sure what state you're in but NJ is doing the same. I just met with my BS and he mentioned that they were starting back on surgeries next week for all the postponed/delays for slower growing cancer that has been on hold due to COVID.

My surgery wouldn't happen until June (since I finish Chemo in May) but, he already has me on the list and, looking for dates in mid to late June.

I'm sorry you have to wait an extra few weeks I totally understand the frustration but, maybe it's for the better? Might give them time to insure best practices to limit COVID exposure.

toria1212

Thank you morrigan_2575

I believe somewhere in all of this the delay is for good. Someone else needs to be there on May 11, that's all. How has your chemo gone? I am fortunate(so far) as only radiation ahead and anastrozole already. Not doing too badly. I have begun taking a lot of supplements and on sunny days, trying to get outdoors. Is it already warm in NJ? Here in Michigan, spring teases us for two months-it can be pretty awful. But we are headed into days of sunshine and 70 degree temps. Tennis and patio time! Have a blessed weekend

xx

Nana2-8

How well I know the feeling of getting somewhat emotionally psyched only to have that balloon pricked! I was set for April.....then May....and now it is "sometime in June". Have no idea when in June......but it's starting to play tricks in my head. Like you, of course I want those with more serious cases to go before me....BUT....I also want to get my show on the road!!!.....and get this part behind me. ~ In the meantime, for you.....get as much tennis in while you can. You'll have plenty of time during recovery to get some tan on that Michigan skin!!!

toria1212

Hey Nana2-8,

Gosh, girl, it is a letdown of course, the waiting, I should say the 'open-ended' waiting... My mind plays tricks, too.. What if, what if. what if? I usually cry once a day, but it's quick and to the point.

Tennis in full swing as I won't be swinging much post surgery. Getting ducks in a row. I was just outside surveying my landscaping and reached out to my pro landscaper for much needed grooming and mulch, a few replacements, etc. Hoping, fingers crossed that he can accommodate my request before my surgery. When I got divorced and bought this house with the kids, I had it professionally landscaped. It was a "naked" yard, but now it's gorgeous-I chose easy maintenance, low bee and roses THRIVE in Michigan weather. It will be a blessing if he can get a crew here!(Did I mention he's super HOT? lol, AND his wife is gorgeous(drats) lol)

I hope you are enjoying your weekend as I am mine....

xx