I breezed through the surgery like a pro, and recovered so quickly that they sent me home the next morning--just 24 hours after surgery. My doctor, the anesthetist, and the nurses all expressed astonishment at my quick recovery. My doc said my positive attitude had a lot to do with it. (I was cracking jokes even as they wheeled me into surgery.)
I only experienced mild discomfort during the two weeks that followed, and didn't even use up all my pain pills. It's now 3 weeks post-surgery, and I feel just fine. Better than fine, in fact. While I wouldn't recommend cancer for anyone, I feel I'm a better person for having lived through the shock and fear of discovering I had cancer. It made me take stock of my life, made me realize that I too often focused on Things That Don't Matter. It also taught me that I had far more friends than I ever realized. Friends who came out of the woodwork in droves and surrounded me with love, support, and prayers.
I am deeply, deeply blessed. And I am ever so grateful that I am cancer free.
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Sherrie! I'm so incredibly sorry that you had to go through this, and so delighted that things have been resolved so expeditiously. Praying that 2012 will be a beautiful new year for you.
Thank you, Louisa! I am so hopeful for 2012. I still cannot believe that I skated through the cancer thing so quickly and completely. It certainly does pay to be diligent in taking care of one's health. Those who procrastinate going to the doctor out of fear are toyijng with their life.
Me? I'm taking time to smell the roses, enjoying each day for its uniqueness.
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