Running BACK to the sun!

I found out that my radiation won't start for at LEAST 2 weeks after my measuring is done on Friday.... start date of 2 - 4 weeks after measuring.... SO, I thought WHY hang around here if I can be back in Desert Hot Springs soaking up the heat and the healing mineral waters?

I didn't say soaking up the sun since I always wear 50 block and wear a hat & glasses..... I have done that for years - being known for taking hot holidays and coming back the same colour as I left or close to it.... but now that I'm dealing with a cancer diagnosis, I'm extra careful.

I had grand plans to use my 3 weeks away as an opportunity to eat right and get fit. But instead, I ate a LOT and gained weight. WHAT THE!?! Despite 4 hours per day of waterball.... but I have come to realize that standing in the pool and leaping in the air twice a minute does not a weight-loss fitness program make - as fun as it may be....So when I go back, I will ACTUALLY make a REAL effort to lose weight.

Today I saw a plastic surgeon for a tissue expander fill (my last one) but it wasn't my usual surgeon so it was a guy I hadn't met before. He was examining me and I could see him comparing my breasts (to each other, not to his own...lol) and since they aren't really close to equal, I mentioned that I had gained some weight since surgery and intend to take some off before my next surgery. I am pretty sure I heard him mutter something like "I think that's a good idea".....

I'd like to say 'JERK'.... but I know it's true.... also, I met with my medical oncologist today who advised that I will have a much more success at weight loss now that I'm not on steroid drugs. I didn't even realize I was on steroids.... I hope my testicles don't shrink... Oh wait a minute... And also said that keeping weight off is yet another measure in protection against cancer recurrence as they think the estrogen builds up in fat tissue and since my tumour was estrogen receptive, it's better NOT to have extra estrogen kicking around.

So that has given me yet another good reason to get in shape.

So, I'm leaving early Saturday morning and will be back at the Palm Springs airport by 10:30am or so.... we figure if we hurry, I might make it back for waterball!

Catch ya later.