Pre Surgery Drama

Well today Teddi and I spent all day in St George having EKG's blood work, sonograms etc. I am tired of this already and it hasn't even begun yet. The good news is the sonogram did not show any malignancy in the left breast. That sounds good, but what it really means is not yet. They will look at it in 6 months and see what they see. So as for now it's right breast only. Girls, a word. I hate to tell you but your mammogram only means that you don't have ADVANCED breast cancer. It does not show early stages at all. So if you have even a small lump, or ANY change in your breast tissue, be very aggressive in making your doctor go further. That mammogram just lulls everyone into a false sense of security. My girl friend had a completely clean mammogram in February and they just did a double mastectomy the 28th of August. Be aggressive!!!!!When they tell you, "I wouldn't worry!" What that means is, it's not my breast, so I wouldn't worry. I will guarantee you, you better worry!! Enough of that.

Here is a picture of our new shelf that has my Dad and Grandpa Dodd's memorabilia. Also my handsome grandson Tony and his new dog "Killer"! I love it. Cliff did a wonderful job. Tomorrow night we are going to the Elk's Rodeo in St George, It is a PRCA santioned rodeo and is usuall pretty good. We go every year and have fun. It will be my last hurrah before surgery so I am looking forward to a good time. I am ready for fall and my jeans and boots. It's a cowboy lovin night!

I am feeling good and strong! So look out world here we come. Surgery is set for Friday at 2:00 mountain time so have a good thought and a long prayer for us!!Love Ya All