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Ringing the Bell!

I remember circling this date in the calendar when I started Taxol. Late February felt like an eternity – especially when I started chemo in September. It’s hard to believe that six long months are finally over!

I had the same nurse and spot as the past two smooth weeks, and today went just as smoothly. In fact, we left earlier than we ever have – which is perfect because Aaron is driving to Ann Arbor to get Samara for her spring break!

Laura notified the other nurses that I was going to ring the bell, and then joked that my fan club was coming out. My three main nurses – Laura, Kayla, and of course, Roseann, were all present. I pulled the yarn down at first, until Kayla gestured that I was supposed to move it side to side. Aaron said it was loud, but it wasn’t to me!

So you don’t have to enlarge the picture, the sign says:

“Ring this bell

Three times well

Its toll to clearly say

My treatment’s done,

This course is run,

And I am on my way.”

I think I rang it more than three times since I couldn’t really hear it, haha.

I didn’t think I’d get emotional, but my eyes welled up after. 

The fate of my Keytruda infusions is still up in the air. They’ve stopped for now; we will revisit after my surgery. 

Laura said it takes a few weeks to start feeling normal again. I’m hoping it’s somehow faster for me! The fatigue and mouth side effects have been rough. It’ll be another long week of feeling those. At least Samara will be here to keep me company!

Next week: one last acupuncture to cleanse my system, and a mammogram and breast ultrasound for the surgeon.

Ding ding ding! 

P.S. I have a video but it’s too large to upload and I can’t seem to compress it. I’ll enlist Aaron’s help tomorrow and post then.

lisa

20 responses to “Ringing the Bell!”

  9. congratulations, brave warrior!!!!!
    wishing you a speedy return to as close to normal as possible.
    DING DING DING.

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  12. Mazel tov! Lisa! You did it!! Super warrior 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!! Cry all you want- tears of joy, relief, completion!! You deserve a good cry 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. Then I hope you treated yourself to something special 💞💞💞

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  15. Yeah! You made it! Although it wasn’t easy, you did what you had to do and could ring that 🔔. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈

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  16. I THOUGHT I heard something ringing yesterday! So glad you’ve passed this milestone. Looking forward to hearing that your taste buds are waking up once again! Time for a breather and a rest! Bravo! xoxo

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  19. I always knew you were home stretch material. You’ve rounded all the bases and are at home plate at last. So happy for you Lisa!

    Heather

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