Onward...

I'm mentally preparing myself for my surgery now.  It's getting closer and closer and I'm getting scared.  I have never had surgery, so not only do I not know what to expect, but I am also worried about the recovery, and the negative opinions I'll be facing.  I know I shouldn't be worried about that, but it's hard to ignore it when people you love and respect judge you critically.  Anyway, my mom booked her flight and my surgeon's office confirmed I still have my May 30th appointment, so I suppose we are on track!  Dr. F also called me and informed me that my mammogram and MRI both came back great so I don't have to have any lymph nodes removed during surgery.  I have to remember to ask him whether they are still going to biopsy the breast tissue they remove.  I think they will, but its better to be sure!

I also had lunch with a friend I have made on my journey.  Her name is M Hart and she has a blog as well, which is featured on my blogroll over there on the right -------->
I had lunch with M because I was obsessing over whether implants were the right course for me.  M had the other surgery, the flap one, where they pull your existing tissue up into your chest and make you new boobs. I'm so glad we had lunch because M reminded me why I had chosen the implant surgery in the first place, so I am back to being confident in my decision.

I've also decided to run one last 5k before surgery.  There's a Preakness 5k that benefits Susan G. Komen next month, so I have plenty of time to get ready for it.  It feels nice to have a goal other than just surgery.  I like the distraction!