Boob Support

I went to a breast cancer support group at Michelle's Place the other day. It was really nice to meet other local women and as awful as it is to be qualified to be a part of the group, the group is there and it is a great resource and network for people who do need it. People like me.

There were several women at the support group. All but one looked quite a bit older than me. The facilitator had everyone speak and she started with me since I was the newest to the group. I said when I was diagnosed and what my surgery plan was.

As the women spoke and said what they were going through, what they've been through, I felt more and more like my decision to do a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction was the right one. Most of the women who chose a lumpectomy or single mastectomy were dealing with a repeat case of breast cancer. They validated my decision to not only remove my cancer but also take drastic measures to prevent a recurrence.

Some of the women had other issues as well. More than one of them was having problems dealing with the financial and insurance side of the treatments. Honestly, I haven't thought about that much because I've left that for my husband to deal with. He has saved me from a lot of added worry. Our insurance seems to be a good one since he hasn't had to fuss with them (yet).  So far, we've only had to pay the co-pay for each office visit.

It was really nice to go to the breast cancer support group. Real people who understand. It's nice to know I'm not alone. I mean, I know I'm not, but, well... in a way I am doing this alone. It's me who has to go through all of this. Everyone is on the sideline for me cheering me on, but I am the one being shoved through the operating room door.

I'll be going back to this group. They only meet once a month, so I'm not sure when I can go back again. I wish they met every day.  I have a feeling they know a lot of things and are willing to share, but I'll have to learn it on my own since I won't see them again for a while.