Beforetimes
Not Done Loving
I can’t remember the last time I missed a minute of the Super Bowl, but here I am on this particularly freezing second Sunday in
July 12, 2026
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The Archive
Category: Surgery
Mental Health
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Breast Surgery 2.0 and THE MRI
When I thought about writing this post I imagined it would be long, exciting, and full of detail—a big momentous step in the process I’d
July 3, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Back to Boobs
We’re moving into the next block (tissue expander to implant swap surgery), which means it’s time to get back to boobs. Which is objectively more
June 22, 2026
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Insurance and Surgeon Woes
Well. All good things must come to an end, I guess. Last Thursday I got notice that my insurance provider, Cigna, will not be participating
May 7, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: The Grind
Another round of chemo down. We’re officially in the back half… of Chemo Part One. My primary goal this week was to get a clearer
April 28, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Protein, Movement, Rest, Repeat.
No big updates this week, but here’s a collection of a few small things: Chemo Another round of chemo is in the books—third of six
April 14, 2026
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Human Performance
Diagnosis and Treatment Update: Nutrition, Boobs, and PT
Had some great progress this week that’s worth a share. Nutrition The transition off of the low-residue diet is going well! As I mentioned previously,
April 3, 2026
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FAQ
FAQ: What Are You Working on in Physical Therapy?
TL;DR (because I love bodies and this post is going to get a little long and a little nerdy) Here’s what I’m working on in
March 23, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Things That Are Weird: Part Four
Going into a grocery store two days after you get your port placed – and for the first time since before your surgery – and
March 17, 2026
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Beforetimes
My Unlikely Friend
My best friend asked me if I remembered coming out of anesthesia for my breast surgery. I do. I remember the nurses talking about travel.
March 16, 2026
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