Saturday, August 14, 2010

Out with the old, in with "Dr. Duke"

Does anyone out there have any tips on how to fire your oncologist???? I only have a couple days to figure it out.  Should I treat this like a relationship that should have ended a long time ago and just ignore him until he gets the picture??? Or should I be an adult, call him, and use the "it's not you, it's me.." line???? But then again, I already have all my stuff (medical records) from his place (office), so what's the point in striking up a conversation that may end up hurting someones feelings?!?!?
If you can't already tell, I L-O-V-E my new oncologist (the nickname, "Dr. Duke" is brought to you by Amy Gorham...I'm gonna go with it)!! The second we walked into the building I had a feeling he may be "the one"! When we walked into his office and started talking, you could tell he already knew more about my case than I did, and you can't imagine how comforting that was.  He took the time to explain exactly what was happening, and even showed us the films from my last scan so we could get a better idea....that "other dude" never showed us anything.  We talked for almost 2 hrs and he was extremely positive about everything....favorite quote of the conversation, "This is definitely do-able"....well Dr. Duke, you're definitely my new oncologist :o). 
Here's a little preview of what's next.....meeting with a surgeon (haven't decided who yet) next week and probably schedule surgery within the next 2 or 3 weeks.  4 to 6 weeks (depending on how fast I recover..so I'm gonna go with 4) after surgery, I will start a 12 week (I think, I could've just completely made that up!) chemo journey: 2 wks on, 3 wks off.  All of this is subject to change if the surgeon decides the little jerks are too small to remove.  If that's the case, I may be going on that chemo vacay a little early :o).
I don't know about you , but I'm super proud of myself for taking control of this thing! It feels good and I like it...a lot!

side note: I'm loving this new little diet of mine, I encourage you to try it....my skin looks phenomenal :o)

~A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.~
Proverbs 15:30

~TRUST HIM~

2 comments:

  1. (o: We re so proud of you and we will support you all the way. You make my day every day! Love You!

    p.s. I do think Dr. A has more of a "Pretty Boy Swag" (if you will) than Dr. Duke. (>: You're the Best!

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  2. If I could carry you through this I would...I know you know that. I am confident that this nasty disease has met it's match with one Ebony Johnson. Obviously it has never come upon a Johnson in a dark alley before. Your optimism inspires me, but, you have always inspired me. I LOVE YOU! Brooklyn

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