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07/21/2023

Well, it’s been a hot minute. Like 4 months actually since I last posted, but who’s counting. I guess the good news is, I’ve finally been able to be busy getting back to normal life. Not much time sitting at the hospital being able to post. So that’s a good thing I suppose.

So, here’s the update. Finished chemo in February: most miserable experience of my life. Double Mastectomy in March: not as bad as chemo but was a slow and painful recovery. And Radiation that started in May and finished in June: did great until the 2nd to last treatment and then the burns were pretty intense and continued to get worse for 2 weeks after I was done. About the 3rd week after I was done things started to turn around and I was healing great and burns are finally gone. I have some issues with my temporary expanders that I’ve had to deal with. So that was a little discouraging but all in all not a huge deal. Reconstruction surgery will be intense but I got some time to chill before that happens in Feb/Mar of next year. In the mean time I have to get an infusion every 3 weeks for 27 weeks of my Keytruda immunotherapy that we had to put on pause during chemo because I was so sick. My oncologist has reassured me that this shouldn’t make me sick like chemo but there always side affects with meds, so I’m cautiously optimistic. I’m sitting here now receiving my first treatment and not gonna lie, I feel a little PTSD from the chemo and the memories of how sick I was is lingering in the back of my mind. Praying this is smooth and no issues.

I appreciate the texts and messages that still come occasionally encouraging me and reminding me that many are still praying for me. It definitely helps!

So with all that being said… I am cancer free! I have fought hard and won. I do not let my mind wander to the thoughts of reoccurrence and what ifs. I am reminded daily that I’m definitely not back to “normal” yet with some of the post chemo side affects but God is good and I’m still alive. He has been with me this entire journey and I’m so thankful for all my friends and family who have also walked this journey with me as well.

Much love to you all 😊

PS- the hair is growing back and it’s crazy and wild as ever!

03/29/2023

Just got the call… cancer free!! Lymph nodes were all clear! I had a complete response to chemo and won't need anymore!!!! Still have to have radiation but cancer is gone!!!!

03/26/2023

4 days post-op. Feeling pretty good for the most part all considering. It’s gonna be a difficult 3 weeks of doing nothing but sitting around. But I’m thankful for the calls, texts and visitors. Keep the prayers coming because I’m sure they are working! Pain is tolerable and movement is slowly coming back. So thankful for Nick and how attentive he has been. Definitely a good little nurse ☺️. And my kiddos too. They’ve been good to their mama. I know I’m blessed beyond measure and feeling very thankful ♥️

03/23/2023

Made it through surgery. Both doctors said it couldn’t have gone any better. I did well with anesthesia for the first time ever. So that was a huge relief. No vomiting either which is another first. The pain is pretty intense but they’re doing a good job of keeping on top off it. Hopefully I’ll be able to go home tomorrow! Now time to get some rest. Thank you all for the texts and comments and constant thought and prayers for myself and my family. I’ve said it since day one and still believe that I could not have made it through this without my faith, family and friends 💕 Y’all after the best!!!

03/20/2023

Surgery week! It’s finally here. Wednesday is the big day. Tuesday I will have a smaller procedure to get ready for Wednesday. But it’s all making me a little nervous. Prayers greatly appreciated this week for sure!!!

03/13/2023

It’s been a month out from chemo so here’s a little update I seriously had the best weekend ever. It’s the most normal I’ve felt in over 6 months. I didn’t feel sick. I didn’t have to go to bed by 7pm. I just had fun. It started out with a staff get together with some really great co-workers who also happen to be great friends (and family since dad now works with me ☺️.) Then a day of babysitting the most handsome little dude ever. Followed by and evening at the CLAP Reverse Raffle with my Tribe, and ending with the rodeo with my brother and his family and my own family. I really am blessed with some amazing people in my life and I’m so thankful for a weekend of not being sick and relatively normal. Prayers for my upcoming surgery next week on the 22nd. I’m pretty nervous but know that God has been faithful this entire journey and won’t leave me now… or ever!

02/08/2023

It’s a go!!!!!! My last chemo treatment is tomorrow and I could not be more EXCITED!!!! I’m over here doing a happy dance. Thank you all for the prayers that my numbers would go up 😃😃😃!!!

02/06/2023

Okay friends, quick update. It’s been a few weeks of crazy ups and downs. Met with 2 different plastic surgeons to talk about reconstruction and got the official surgery date of March 22nd. I’ll have a double mastectomy and expanders in the first surgery, Phase 1. (These things are done in phases because I still have to undergo radiation.)Then I’ll have a good six months or more to heal and recover until Phase 2 happens, probably around October.

But in the meanwhile… I’m supposed to have my last chemo treatment on Thursday. However, my blood counts are not good enough as of now to be able to have treatment. So please I ask of you all, please pray that my white blood cell counts and neutrophil counts go up. I don’t want treatment to be delayed and I really really just want to be done with chemo. I’ve been battling a cold/sore throat for a couple weeks but due to my non existent immune system right now, I can’t seem to heal and get better. So I covet each and every one of your prayers!!!!

Overall, I’m doing okay. Most days I stay positive. Some days the negative poor me attitude creeps in and it’s not pretty. But because of all of you, the perfect text, call, card or Amazon package arrives at just the right time and my spirits are lifted. So as I celebrate the big 4-0 tomorrow, it definitely won’t be the way I ever could have expected but God has a plan and knows every detail of my entire existence and I am at peace knowing that.

Love you all and thank you for the continued outpouring of love and support!!!

01/27/2023

Big day today. Heading up north to meet with Dr. Momoh, a leading surgeon in reconstruction, and getting all the information on mastectomy and reconstruction options. I have complete peace about the double mastectomy but very torn on reconstruction. So prayer for wisdom, clear understanding of options and peace about a decision would be greatly appreciated. Ready or not, U of M, here I come.

01/26/2023

A/C Treatment #3 scheduled for tomorrow is a go!!!! That means only 1 more chemo treatment left after tomorrow. I couldn’t be more excited. Side affects hit a little later than normal and lasted a little too long for my liking this last round. But I’m really staying positive and hopeful I won’t delay and be done soon!!!! Prayers would be appreciated, that my hemoglobin stays up, or I may end up needing a blood transfusion next week. Thanks friends ♥️♥️♥️

01/13/2023

Had my 2nd round of A/C chemo today. 2 down and only 2 to go!!!! Levels were kinda off today but not enough to prevent treatment. So that was uplifting. Doc upped some meds for the next couple weeks to help me from complete tanking before next treatment, so we’ll see how that goes. But all in all things went well today. Please pray the side affects are minimal over the next week or 2. I have a few upcoming things/events I would really like to attend but that will all be based on how hard the side affects hit me. Thanks so much for all the love, continued prayers and support 💕💕💕

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