1st Haircut!

Hi everyone. Just a quick update today. I wanted to share some exciting news- this morning I had my first haircut in almost a year!!!! A huge thank you to my dear friend, Kandice, who helped shape up my crazy hair while keeping my "length". Length is a relative term here- the longest part is about an inch long. I'm super lucky that short spiky hair is popular right now. Even the color (weird silvery blond) is very in right now!! I count this as another blessing in the nearly incomprehensible list of blessings that have come my way! In non-hair news, I head to Utah Tuesday for a final appt with Dr. Shale (plastic surgeon). I had an appt with Dr Miranda (oncologist) this week, and received the official go ahead for reconstructive surgery in mid October. My lab work and physical exam were both excellent! I am hoping that Dr Shale will be available to perform surgery during the

week of the 16th. I will post a surgery date as soon as I know. The procedure that I have elected to go with is an outpatient surgery with fast recovery ! I anticipate a short amount of down time. I'm very excited to have my expanders and port removed. It has been almost a full year since I was diagnosed with cancer. I can't adequately express my feelings , but please know that I am forever grateful and humbled by all of your love and support. My family continue to be an incredible support as well. God has truly blessed us beyond measure ! ~ Melissa