Decisions decisions
Had my 6 month appointments with the onc-gyn and the breast onc yesterday, as well as blood testing for CA-125 (a cancer antigen). Blood test came back normal, thankfully!
The onc-gyn also said my ovaries look good-- no masses! We discussed the pain I've been having and she thinks it may just be caused by ovulation, because she doesn't see anything wrong through the ultrasound. I'm not completely convinced, but who knows.
She also is giving me another referral for a reproductive specialist (a different one this time). She said that especially with having PCOS, it is important for me to get on having another child if that is what we are wanting to do. The longer I wait, the harder and possibly more dangerous it'd be. With my menstrual cycles being sooo long, it could be a long drawn out and frustrating process. We are both hoping that this specialist will be a better fit than the last and that she will help with what I need. We will see what happens! Ben and I have talked about the possibility of Jane being the only child and feel like if that is what it's supposed to be, we are ok with that (although I am still working through that a little).
My last appointment was with the breast onc and she is just great! She's definitely more empathetic than the onc-gyn (who's from the East Coast and admits to being a little more rough around the edges), and was understanding about my frustration with being in pain with no answers as to what is going on. She also reported that there were no suspicious spots from her exam!
Thankfully, both docs did say to contact them if I had any questions or need referrals to the docs they recommended, which I appreciate!
Aside from the "routine check ups," I've also been more active with seeking support from others going through (or have went through) the same thing. I reached out to the Colorado support group from FORCE (Facing our risk of cancer empowered), and they meet every few months and invited me to the meeting coming up soon. I don't have details on it yet, but I'm so looking forward to it! I also spoke with a volunteer peer support member on the phone the other day. She has already gone through the mastectomy and reconstruction and I was able to hear her story and ask about her experience. It was so helpful to talk to someone who has been through it!!
My next appointment will be February 19th where I will follow up with the endocrinologist about my weight loss. Admittedly, I fell off the horse in December, so I didn't lose much that month, but I'm pretty much back on track this month and am hoping to make up for it before I see him again. My total weight loss since seeing him in November is only 11-12 lbs, which 10 of that I lost in November. My goal is to lose at least another 8 or so to make a total of 20lbs off by my next appointment. I'm pretty confident I'll be able to do it!
I am so grateful for the success I've had already on this entire journey, and I know that it's ONLY because I've given it to God. It's not easy letting things be out of my control and into God's hands, but honestly, if I hadn't, I'd probably be in a deep depression, curled up and feeling sorry for myself, just waiting for cancer to overcome me. Praise God that is not the case! I praise God that he has provided amazing support through family, friends, doctors, and my employers... I am speechless when I see how perfectly everything has been coming together. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose." -- Romans 8:28
Until next time!.....
The onc-gyn also said my ovaries look good-- no masses! We discussed the pain I've been having and she thinks it may just be caused by ovulation, because she doesn't see anything wrong through the ultrasound. I'm not completely convinced, but who knows.
She also is giving me another referral for a reproductive specialist (a different one this time). She said that especially with having PCOS, it is important for me to get on having another child if that is what we are wanting to do. The longer I wait, the harder and possibly more dangerous it'd be. With my menstrual cycles being sooo long, it could be a long drawn out and frustrating process. We are both hoping that this specialist will be a better fit than the last and that she will help with what I need. We will see what happens! Ben and I have talked about the possibility of Jane being the only child and feel like if that is what it's supposed to be, we are ok with that (although I am still working through that a little).
My last appointment was with the breast onc and she is just great! She's definitely more empathetic than the onc-gyn (who's from the East Coast and admits to being a little more rough around the edges), and was understanding about my frustration with being in pain with no answers as to what is going on. She also reported that there were no suspicious spots from her exam!
Thankfully, both docs did say to contact them if I had any questions or need referrals to the docs they recommended, which I appreciate!
Aside from the "routine check ups," I've also been more active with seeking support from others going through (or have went through) the same thing. I reached out to the Colorado support group from FORCE (Facing our risk of cancer empowered), and they meet every few months and invited me to the meeting coming up soon. I don't have details on it yet, but I'm so looking forward to it! I also spoke with a volunteer peer support member on the phone the other day. She has already gone through the mastectomy and reconstruction and I was able to hear her story and ask about her experience. It was so helpful to talk to someone who has been through it!!
My next appointment will be February 19th where I will follow up with the endocrinologist about my weight loss. Admittedly, I fell off the horse in December, so I didn't lose much that month, but I'm pretty much back on track this month and am hoping to make up for it before I see him again. My total weight loss since seeing him in November is only 11-12 lbs, which 10 of that I lost in November. My goal is to lose at least another 8 or so to make a total of 20lbs off by my next appointment. I'm pretty confident I'll be able to do it!
I am so grateful for the success I've had already on this entire journey, and I know that it's ONLY because I've given it to God. It's not easy letting things be out of my control and into God's hands, but honestly, if I hadn't, I'd probably be in a deep depression, curled up and feeling sorry for myself, just waiting for cancer to overcome me. Praise God that is not the case! I praise God that he has provided amazing support through family, friends, doctors, and my employers... I am speechless when I see how perfectly everything has been coming together. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose." -- Romans 8:28
Until next time!.....
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