Two weeks out...

It's been two weeks since surgery and I am feeling better each day. My range of motion is improving and I am decreasing my dosage of pain medication as I can. Some days are great, other days I don't feel like I am making much progress, but overall I am doing well. I had my first appointment with the reconstructive surgeon on Thursday and was able to have one of the recovery tube-things removed and will get the other one removed on Thursday. It was a short appointment, but the doctor said that everything was looking good!

I am looking forward to meeting the oncologist on Wednesday and learning more about the structure of my upcoming few months. I have been told that I will be going through chemotherapy, but don't know much about it or how the treatments will be structured. I also hope to find out if I need any radiation, but I am under the impression that I won't.

On a lighter note, I was walking through my kitchen on Wednesday and caught a breeze from the open window. It was chilly and I got the goosebumps. And it happened without warning, just like that. PNS. Yes, folks. Phantom. Nipple. Syndrome. I quickly reached up, but alas, they weren't there. A Matchbox Twenty song from 10 years ago started playing in my head, "When You're Gone..." I tilted my head up in a nostalgic manner... but quickly realized that I don't like that song and was distracted by trying to think of another, more catchy tune.

So, if you have access to some nipples, please twist them and smile. :)

Carrie