*diagnosed in 2016. Sharing my breast cancer journey to spread awareness. Continuing my story well past October because I have so much more to share.
My last post took you through my elevated heart rate after my double mastectomy and my time in the ICU.
One of the key items that I had to do to graduate out of the ICU was to be able to stand up and walk again. This was quite a challenge because I was already very weak from my hematoma and my heart trying to replenish the blood loss with two back to back blood transfusions. It was also very challenging because with a Diep Flap surgery you have an incision in your lower abdomen that goes from one hip straight across to the other. The skin is very tight and has not yet had time to stretch. Standing up was one of those exercises that began the process to be able to stand up straight. My first walk in the hallway I could only make it down the hallway and then back to my room. I was extremely lightheaded. The second attempt I did much better and was able to make one full loop around the ICU. Here I will show you my first attempt. I look "good" here but I was just trying to be strong. I knew my limits and did my best. Yep that is me having to use a walker to walk. Talk about a humbling experience! Thanks mom for capturing this moment!
Since it is now November, the month of gratitude, I will say I am #thankful for my mom! She helped me so much in my recovery!
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