Done with Plastic Surgeon Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Oct 16, 2017 The next two weeks is full of last appointments with various doctors in anticipation of moving to Miami. Today was my last appointment with my plastic surgeon who worked with my breast surgeon to ensure a natural looking result after my lumpectomy in April. I … Continue reading From October 16, 2017
From October 2, 2017
Insurance companies Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Oct 2, 2017 As some of you know, I’m a bit of an insurance junkie. Elliot was a bit mystified how much of an easy mark I’ve always been for insurance of various kinds. Yet, when the worst has happened we’ve been thankful for the various policies I’ve had to … Continue reading From October 2, 2017
From September 27, 2017
A tale of two doctors ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 27, 2017 It was the best of times and the worst of times ... lol. Two doctor appointments today and good news all around. Saw medical oncologist's office first. Tumor markers are still trending DOWN (from 89 to 63 and from 2 to .6) and … Continue reading From September 27, 2017
From September 26, 2017
The aftermath ... Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 26, 2017 The aftermath of the hysterectomy has been the best so far of the 4 surgeries this year. I'm feeling and moving better every day. It's been similar to the two csections in terms of recovery but better. Lifting restrictions of 5 lbs continues for 6 weeks … Continue reading From September 26, 2017
From September 19, 2017
Home Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 19, 2017 Home from surgery and resting. Had to spend the night as an outpatient, which was a new experience. Dr Holloway said that my surgery was "embarrassingly easy" for him. He said that my organs were healthy and it was not what he was accustomed to see. Came home … Continue reading From September 19, 2017
September 18, 2017
Surgery today!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 18, 2017 Hysterectomy is at 10 am today and we have to be at the hospital by 7. Bloodwork on Friday showed low white blood cells, so I had a shot on Friday and Saturday to boost those. They'll check again this morning to make sure that the surgery … Continue reading September 18, 2017
Day #3, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
New Friends, new information, new goals, new experiences. On this my third and last day of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, I am thankful and exhausted. For this introvert, being up and personable for all that time can be difficult! But, it was all worth it. I had the most lovely time sharing … Continue reading Day #3, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
Day #2, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
I'm still attempting to process all of the information I learned today. The day started early at 7:00 a.m. and I am just finishing up for the night as I type, nearly 8:00 p.m. It's CST here in San Antonio, so that's probably messing with my biological clock a bit. I'm also feeling my "introverted-ness" … Continue reading Day #2, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
Day #1, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
Two planes and a time change; four (4) different people to help with me with my bag; at least a mile walked in three different airports, and I landed in San Antonio, Texas Tuesday afternoon. The high is in the high 50s/low 60s and that's COLD for this Florida girl. This is is my first … Continue reading Day #1, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2018
From September 11, 2017
Wind rain and lightning!! Journal entry by Abigail Johnston — Sep 11, 2017 Irma was quite the storm and despite traveling over land for many miles before it reached us, it was still around a category one at our house. Glad it hit at night so the kiddos slept through it. Thankful we live in a newer neighborhood … Continue reading From September 11, 2017
No Half Measures 