I was going to write about how horrible CNN reporting was yesterday with the whole “balloon boy” debacle; how ridiculous the lack of investigative reporting by one of the most well known news agencies in the world was, but I guess you could read about that anywhere right now. BUT, I do have to say, that if it is a hoax, SHAME on those parents. I did watch the video of the Today show where they showed the boy throwing up on camera and his parent’s DID NOT stop the interview. Wow, niiiiice. I just can’t believe the questions that didn’t get asked or answered while the whole thing was going on. The whole thing was absurd.
Anyway, those are 2+ hours of my life I can’t get back. I’m thinking of suing them, hehe.
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I had (most of) my staples removed today. I didn’t feel most of them, but some of them hurt like hell! She left a couple in because of where they were and the fear of the incision opening a little but I’ll get those out when I get my tubey out which should be next week. That will be nice, because once I have the tube out, I can drive again! The nice thing about the visit was that she (the SON or surgical oncology nurse) seemed very supportive of our decision to skip the interferon. Also, she cleaned up my old incision where a couple of the dissolvable stitches were coming out (eew).
The next step is pretty simple…I go in on the 28th for a brain MRI and 3 different CAT scans so that we can get a base scan to compare future scans to. I’ve never had either of those, so that should be interesting!
I’m feeling pretty good – cautiously optimistic and all that. I know the chances are there that it could come back, but every year that it doesn’t, the chances decrease. I’m ready to get back to living. I know I still need to take it easy for awhile (as evidenced by my cleaning up for a few minutes resulting in being tired and sore already), but I’m happy that my regular life won’t need to be put on hold for the next year for treatment.
And of course, aside from my amazing husband, the support of all of you has kept me going and I love you all.
Wife. Mom. Business Owner. Friend. I believe life is short, some things just are what they are, and that there are very few problems that laughter won't solve or at least make better. 
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You “sound” so upbeat and optimistic and that makes my heart happy! I had assumed you might forgo the Interferon and if it’s right for you, then good for you!
And I can tell you from personal experience, that every single year that is doesn’t come back is a HUGE deal! MONUMENTAL! I’m at 7+ years post-breast cancer and for me, it’s epic. You’ll get there too!
*hugs*
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that balloon thing was absurd.
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Yes CNN was rather disappointing I thought too. That family also, something seems just off…and why did that kid say it was for a show? It all seems suspicious to me. Why do the weird ones always make it on TV?
Glad to hear you got staples out! Day by day you’re getting better and I will continue to send you all the positive vibes in my arsenal!
yea, balloon boy wasted my time too. i think that family needs a spanking…from the national guard, fire rescue, and all of the other places that had to use our tax dollars to go on the goose chase.
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