So this last Sunday, my mom and I were in the Manhattan Mercury paper. I knew the article was going to be in that paper, but I was shocked when I saw the article. Seriously..... the picture of mom and I took up half the page!! It was on the front page of section C. The title was "The Choice." I was impressed with the article, it was the entire front page and part of another page. I did laugh, because in the article they put how difficult the lack of activity has been for me since I was an avid runner. First off.....I have never considered myself an avid runner, I am more of a leisurely run sometimes, when the weather is just right kind of person. But she was right about how I am generally much more active than I have been lately. That has been driving me CRAZY!!!! I have been able to increase my activity drastically the last couple of weeks. Since having a driver and being able to take medication prior to my fills has been so much better. No more spasms or intense pain!!! Back to the article though... Mom and I took the picture during a Tornado watch.... It was so windy out... our hair was everywhere. I can't believe they were able to get a decent picture. Also, I never realized how much I look like my mom!! See that picture and there is no question, AT ALL! I must give credit to the author of the article. She did an excellent job. She talked about Angelina Jolie, gene mutation, background on the surgery. It was just a good article. Here is a link to the article, but unfortunately unless you subscribe to The Mercury, you don't get to see the entire article.
http://themercury.com/articles/one-woman-and-her-mother-decide-to-have-double-mastectomies
I am still trying to get used to not having any feeling in my chest. And I think I lost more than breast tissue during my surgery.... I have lost any coordination I previously had (which believe me, wasn't much anyway). Today when I got out of the company van, it was a tight squeeze between the vehicle next to me and I no kidding hit the side mirror with my chest and thought I was going to break off the mirror!!!!! Luckily I have no feeling in these rock hard boulders. How would I have explained that to my boss. Well you see, here is what happened.... I was walking by the van and no kidding my chest broke the mirror. Have I mentioned before that I can't wait to have my exchange surgery...these tissue expanders are horrible..... and now a bit dangerous. Kind of reminds me of the movie Cry Baby (I used to LOVE that movie)... Any girls out there that have seen that movie know what I am talking about. I would definitely have the upper hand in that fight! HA HA!
This is what I feel like right now:
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