You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do

First day of February 2010? YES! I find the first day of every month so intriguing as you can completely start over in any way that you want 12 times a year. You can commit to making a whole month better than the last one and that's what I'm going to do. It's so weird to write 2/1/10 but I'll get use to it roughly ten minutes before it turns 2/2/10...in which case the process will start over again. haha!

So I had a doctor's appointment today to check up/drain my incision and get the biopsy results. My wonderful mother decided to take me to breakfast at Chick-fil-A for my favorite chicken biscuit and sweet tea beforehand and it was just splendid...both the food and spending time with her! My appointment at the Surgical associates was at 9:00 so we waited around for a little bit while we had time to spare...I worked on my Chemistry lab stuff so that I can be prepared for Wednesday morning. Anyways, when I was called back to the doctor's actual room, they asked how my arm was doing and I informed them that it was half the size of a volleyball (NOT kidding) and hurting more than they could imagine. He saw it, slightly shocked and knew we had to drain a lot of fluids out. He numbed it a little bit with a shot and began his draining...4.5 90cc syringes later we were done with this draining 'session.' In case any of you don't know what 4.5 90cc's is in actual understandable terms, that's about 500mL worth or one of those LARGE beakers that you use in Chemistry for you Science people! He informed me that this was the most he had ever seen in his career and I'm kind of glad I hold a record in something finally (wish it was in something else, but I'll take it). He told me about my biopsy report saying that what was removed WAS axillary breast tissue but it came back completely benign (non-cancerous). This was the largest relief I've had in quite some time and am praising the Lord for all of his mercy on me throughout this process. I set up another appointment for February 15th since I'll be home that weekend for Valentine's day and My dad's/Trey's birthdays to see if it needs to be drained a 3rd time. Dr. Lucas (my doctor) said most patients only need it twice, but to make an appointment to be sure. If it starts to swell again this week, I unfortunately have to come back this upcoming Thursday after my Organic exam to have it drained again...let's pray that won't be the case!!
Anyways, for now I'm doing quite well and can actually use my arm to a slight extent to do daily activities again (putting on clothes, showering, doing my hair, having a drink, etc.) but can't lift anything over 5lbs for a few more weeks...it seriously stinks!! My incision is looking great and I'm just so blessed for having a wonderful doctor given to me by the Lord with amazing training to take care of me when I need him.
Thanks to all of you for your prayers including my friends, family, and Scott. You are all amazing; each and every one of you!
I'm going to take a nap for a while since I'm quite tired after the procedure this morning, going to get lunch with Scott and Steven, then hit the road back to Clemson early this afternoon...I'm SO tired of the 4 hour drives but like they say, "You gotta do what you gotta do."
HAPPY FEBRUARY!!