Update!

Great news - I will now be getting mammograms and check ups on a regular, annual basis. That's right...I said it!!!! No more every 6 month visits!!! AHHH!!!! I screamed in the exam room after my check up!!! Of course, some how I missed my July 20th mammogram, so I'm going in next week (on the 17th). But the exam went perfectly and Dr. Palladino is confident that next weeks mammogram will be fine.

Ok...so...I know I have said that some experiences over the past couple of years have been "life changing" - for example, seeing a hypnotist to uncover childhood abuse. Watching "Losing it with Jillian Michaels" and seeing my own situation reflected back at me on national television..... Well, this week has been no exception! I have started physical therapy for TMJ. And while it's early in the treatments, I am already feeling better!!!

And this afternoon, I met with Maria Larkin. She is a Licensed/Registered Dietician who specializes in eating disorders. I am a binge eater, or "compulsive eater." For some reason my insurance only covers 3 visits with her, so we are going to work hard and fast on making changes. She is also going to refer me to a therapist who she works with who will help me with my issues.

I'm 43....I finally feel like I'm moving in the right direction. Better late than never right??

Thanks for checking in!!
Doris

Year #2!!!!!

Today I am a 2-year survivor!! Wahoo!!!

Friday I have my six month follow up with Dr. Palladino. I will write with an update after the appointment.

I have started seeing a physical therapist for TMJ. Thanks to my dentist, Dr. Pasternack. The TMJ is the cause of my face, neck and head pain. I will be doing 3 treatments a week for 8 weeks.

Also.....I have crawled out from under the rock of denial and am facing my binge eating problem. I am seeing a specialist on Friday for this as well. Hmmm...Friday is looking busier by the minute......thank God for health insurance.

Thanks to everyone for their love and support :-)

It's been awhile.

August 11th I will be a 2-year Survivor. While there hasn't been much to blog about, I guess that is a good thing.

I will continue to update my blog whenever I have an appointment, mammogram, etc.

I have been asked by a company in Los Angeles to link with them.

Their website is: http://www.infectionwatch.info/


Infection

Please check it out and let me know what you think.

I want to thank all of you for your love, friendship, guidance, strength and support during my diagnosis and treatment. I couldn't have done it without you.

Love,
Doris

6 month check up.

Saw Dr. Hammond and everything went well.

I'm going June 8th to Well-Fit at Synergy in Exeter - it's at the hospital. Synergy is a gym on the hospital campus.

A bit of a reality check - I'm fat. Ok....I knew that....but Dr. Hammond said exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancer.

I'll see if they can set me up with an exercise plan and go from there.

Sorry I don't really write anymore. I think it's time for me to let go of this blog for awhile.

My email: dorislachance@gmail.com

Doris

Happy Easter!

My friend Nora asked me last night if I miss writing. It's been quite some time since I blogged!!!

My weekend has been great!! Went out Friday night Nora and Diane and Saturday night with Nora and had a lot of laughs. I am hoping to be a lot more active this summer. We shall see.

Thanks to facebook I reconnected with an old friend. His name is Jeff and he is currently living in Texas. We are in contact with each other on a daily basis. It's nice. I have no expectations - just enjoying it.

I signed up for Weight Watchers online (yes, again). I'm going to take it one day at a time.

I am boasting because I am proud of how far I have come, but last night I sent an email to Dan invited him, Jenn, Jake and Ethan to our Easter dinner. I know they already have other plans, but it felt good to be able to offer.

Ok time to get dressed and start moving.

Enjoy your day!!!

Baby has arrived.

Ethan Michael Lachance came in to the world at 5:50 tonight. Congratulations to Dan and Jenn. Dan sounded so happy and so excited on the phone. Jake is thrilled and Jenn is doing well.

This stirs up a lot of memories and a lot of emotions. I will always have my memories; good and bad.

I'm going to bed.
Doris

Hello

Just a note to let you know I'm still around. Seems I have so much spinning around in my head and have not been putting it down on paper - or blogging. Work is ok. Anxiety and depression are being controlled with meds.

My weight continues to be a major focus for me. I hate the way I look and feel. Therapy doesn't seem to be helping me to find the answers I seek - even though I don't know what the questions are.

Jake will be a big brother any day now. I pray this is a positive transition for him and that he is not lost in the shuffle. I worry about him all the time. Pray that the choices and decisions I make are always in his best interest. I put him above everything and everyone else.

While I thought that moving in with my sister was a positive step that would help everyone involved, we are clearly not compatible as roommates. Jake and I will be here for 7 more months and as soon as the lease is up we will look for a place to be on our own again.

I really enjoy spending time with my neice Samantha and I feel we have really grown close. We laugh a lot and she is teaching me all about Nascar. She is sucha an amazing person.

In the past 5 months this is my 2nd time alone - just hanging out and relaxing. And it's driving me nuts.

Thanks for checking in on me.
Doris