kbienapfl's Cancer Blog

April 1, 2008

Mental Preparation

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Today was ‘Target Tuesday’. Between Eileen’s schedule, my heath complications and travel, we have not had an opportunity to enjoy our special day together in quite some time . We went out of our way today knowing this would be the last Tuesday we would spend together for several weeks.

It’s amazing how good one can feel when no longer being pumped with chemo. The trip to Sacramento last week was a reminder of how it feels to live fully. It feels pretty darn good! The days started early and ended late…and I was able to keep up! Good thing, as I leave on Thursday for the planned girls trip to Cabo San Lucas. The trip to Mexico will be all about rest and relaxation. The plan is healthy eating, meditating, reading and soaking up the sun. (Okay, I might slip a Margarita or two in there as well.) I should be well prepared for surgery upon my return.

Planning for surgery is a very strange experience. When I had surgery last June, it was within days of learning that the cancer had spread. Being given time to physically prepare myself is quite difficult on the psyche. I don’t know what is causing the most trepidation…the surgery or the recovery. I have a very good memory…and it hasn’t forgotten the experience of a less complicated surgery.

My surgery date is actually April 16th. We misunderstood Dr. Cassivi when he scheduled time on the 15th. The 15th is meant as a final review of the procedure. We will be advised that day of the actual surgery time on the 16th. So….the 16th will be the day I would really appreciate your prayers. I am going to ask if you could also send positive energy and prayers to all of the individuals that will be involved in my care as well. Hey…I’m going to be sleeping and on happy drugs!

My blessings and well wishes to all of you. I wish I could wrap my arms around each and every one of you and thank you personally.

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 9:10:23 PM by Kathy Bienapfl ( Mental Preparation, 2 comments)

Kathy,
I just stopped by to read your blog and say hi.
I see you are having surgery on the 16th. I want to wish you good luck and a speedy recovery.
Donna

Posted on April 10, 2008 at 9:51:47 PM by stage4

Hi Kathy, I am sending you all of my healing thoughts and prayers and will pray that your physicians will be guided by God. You continue to be an inspiration to all of us have battled this demon called cancer. I look forward to hearing about your positive surgical experience, uncomplicated recovery as you claim victory over disease! Shalom, Lily

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 4:13:39 PM by stargazerlily17