Kelly Morin

Double Mastectomy went well!

November 26, 2018 Just wanted to let everyone know my surgery wet well today and my sentinel node biopsy was …. wait for it… wait for it….. NEGATIVE!!!!! I am OVER THE MOON HAPPY! God and my angels were with me today ❤️ P.S. is it normal to text and blog the night of surgery? HahahahContinue reading “Double Mastectomy went well!”

Freaking out

November 24, 2018 So I know this girl who will be having surgery on Monday and her husband ended up in the ER and hasn’t been able to walk all week. Yup that girl is ME guys lol!! Jamie was at work Monday and literally walked around a box and heard a huge pop andContinue reading “Freaking out”

Radiation or no radiation… that is the question

November 15, 2018 I met with my oncologist, Dr. Bonnem on Monday for a follow up visit and unexpectedly he mentioned that I will need radiation after surgery. I was like woah woah woah Dr. Patel said there was a chance I would need radiation but made it clear we wouldn’t decided that until afterContinue reading “Radiation or no radiation… that is the question”

Taxol destroyed my nails!!

November 9th, 2018 I’m definitely starting to feel like myself again! The bone and muscle pain has subsided and I’m having way less neuropathy. My fingernails are still lifting though and look NASTY. I thought they were going to fall off a while ago but they are hanging on! I am also fighting a nastyContinue reading “Taxol destroyed my nails!!”

Still in the clear

November 2, 2018 I had a follow up appointment with Dr. Patel yesterday. She did an ultrasound and said she still doesn’t see anything!! Fred is staying away thank goodness. She also confirmed my surgery date won’t be moved up and will stay on the 26th. She said she will continue to do 2 weekContinue reading “Still in the clear”

“Fred” is gone!!!!!

October 20, 2018 Went to my MRI on Wednesday night (thank you sis for driving and having dinner with me afterwards) 😘 This was my 3rd MRI! Luckily I’m not claustrophobic and don’t really mind having them done. AND instead of 3 radio stations to choose from they now have a Pandora option!! I wasContinue reading ““Fred” is gone!!!!!”

LAST CHEMO INFUSION!!!

October 15, 2018 I had my last and final chemo infusion today!!!! I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel. My emotions have been ALL over the place. Most days are fine but then there are days I literally cry over nothing. One night I was falling asleep on the couch around 8pm andContinue reading “LAST CHEMO INFUSION!!!”

A few tears today at chemo

October 1, 2018 Laura the medical assistant who gets my weight and vitals before treatment said “believe it or not I am praying for you every day”. She started to tear up and I was like awwww dang here we go and I started crying lol! It’s so humbling to know my support system isContinue reading “A few tears today at chemo”

Transformation!

September 21, 2018 Sorry it’s been a while! I met with Dr. Patel last week and she said she doesn’t feel the tumor at all.. so amazing! If everything goes as planned my last chemo infusion will be Mon. Oct 15th. Breast MRI is scheduled for Wed. Oct 17th and then I meet with Dr.Continue reading “Transformation!”

Getting there!

September 11, 2018 Counting the red devil infusions I have had 11 chemo treatments in all and have 5 more to go! Feels amazing to know I am more than half way there. Went to chemo today and met with the Physician Assistant named Darren. He’s really nice. He said my Neutrophil count (the whiteContinue reading “Getting there!”