As of today, UPMC no longer has a mask mandate. This is both good and bad news for me. It certainly makes lipreading a hell of a lot easier! But I’m still being cautious of COVID and other illnesses because I don’t want anything delaying my treatment. And COVID is still out there; I know…

I got a call from St. Clair this morning informing me that they’ve come up with my plan. Unfortunately, they can’t get me in this week, but on Monday, I’ll go in for my confirmation simulation. That’s where I lay (lie?) down for half an hour while they set everything up and make sure it’s…

My post-op appointment was fast! I met with Dr. McAuliffe’s PA. The appointment would have been earlier but she was on vacation. She said I’m healing well. My next mammogram will be in February, and “then you’ll have a MRI every year for three years,” she said. I reminded her I can’t have a MRI.…

My eyebrows are slowly growing in, though right now they just look like gray smudges. I discovered if I wear dangling earrings, then my “hair” looks more like a badass lifestyle choice. I know people have been curious to see what I look like now. Happy to oblige!

At high noon yesterday, my arm restrictions were lifted. In case you were worried, using it is just like riding a bike. It feels SO GOOD to be typing with two hands again! This afternoon was the appointment with Dr. Brufsky. First, we met with his nurse Abby, who answered most of my questions. When…