One down, all the rest to go!

GOOD NEWS: My MRI was good!  No growth!  I am soooo relieved!!!!

I had my MRI at 8am, and they called me in early to prep (sweet hospital gown outfit, IV for the MRI contrast fluid) and then did the scans.  When I came out, a woman was on a hospital bed, looking super nervous with her husband holding her hand.  She had all of the little foam stickers stuck to her head like I had the day of my surgery, so I asked her if she was having brain surgery.  She nodded and I said that I'd had surgery in May.  I asked her if her neurosurgeon was Dr. S, and she said yes.  I told her that he was mine too, and that he's a total surgical rockstar and that she's in the best of hands.  Her husband thanked me and they seemed *hopefully* a little relieved at my words.  I hope it helped, and I'm sure hers will go just as well as mine.  :)

Then we (my seester Amy and cousin Steph and I) waited for my 10am appointment with Dr. M, my neurooncologist who will be in charge of all of my follow-up and additional treatment (if needed).  I really like him, and as soon as he walked in the room he said, "Your MRI looks good!"  I immediately started bawling.  Couldn't help it...  We talked about my recovery since surgery and lingering symptoms (sense of direction issues mostly), he did a quick neurological exam, and I got my next MRI and follow-up scheduled (Thursday, December 8th).

I really do feel like a HUGE weight has been lifted from my shoulders, at least for the time being.  I literally feel like I just want to melt into a puddle.  I want my body to just be the opposite of tense and I want to drape myself across things.  I won't.  People would think I'm nuts.  ;)  I can't remember the last time I've felt this relieved.  Maybe never?  Thank you all for your texts and FB "likes" (ha!) and comments (and flowers, Jefe).  It means a ton to me to know that I have supportive friends and family.  Your positive thoughts, vibes, and prayers helped to bring me the best possible results today!!  Finally, good news from a doctor.

And I've decided how I'm celebrating: I'm buying myself GPS for my car.  In fact, it comes doctor recommended (after I told Dr. M about my direction issues).  That probably doesn't sound like much of a party to some of you, but believe me, it's MUCH needed and deserved, in my little ol' opinion.  :)

SOOOOO RELIEVED!!!!!!!!!!!