Skin check

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by Lynz Real Cooking

The little road trip we took yesterday was to my hometown. We went so that I could have a skin check. A few weeks back my nose became red on one side and a bit swollen, it was painful. It finally subsided but a little blemish remained. My family dr. felt it was nothing but since I was due for a skin check I decided to go a little early. 

 

As many of you know last year I was diagnosed with basal cell skin cancer. I was so anxious dealing with PTSD that I could not share with my friends here on the blog. I also had several very good blog friends going through serious cancer struggles and I felt ridiculous to speak of this minor issue. But, when I got home from surgery that day I decided it would be a good thing to let everyone know what was going on.  People were so supportive and reached out helping to calm my fears. The picture below is of me in the car on the 90 minute trip home after surgery last November.

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My sweet son Abdullah took me to Spokane for surgery and for the initial appointment before that.  The surgery was a little more involved than I expected but I was very lucky and so happy that it was confined to a fairly small area. It was in between my nose and lip. The were stitches going from the side of my nose near my cheek, down through my lip. I felt very fortunate to have something simple and easy to remove. On the way home things started to thaw out and the pain started.

At home the kids all helped me out while I settled in on the couch.

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I was amazed at the precision of the stitches, the pain lasted through the night but was much better the next day.

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Over time the bandage got smaller and smaller. My lips were swollen and the scar looked pretty bad, but to be honest I didn’t care, just wanted to make sure they got all of the cancer cells. Again, grateful for the ability to have this excellent medical care and my family to help me get to and from Spokane.

This was the result after stitches were almost gone. Things looked pretty good but OCD and PTSD took over and I was very anxious. After a sescond skin check and a look at the site of the basal, I felt a little better.

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I bought a hat, it flew off on my walk. Sumaya bought me a stylish blue hat with a tie and then I bought a second one for myself. I always wear sunblock, keep my hat on, wear appropriate clothing when outside and try not to be out laying around in the sun during the worst hours for sun exposure.

 

The skin check went well and I was told that the spot most likely is related to the surgery and the stitches that take time to dissolve. After going to the clinic we visited with our little family! The boys are as sweet as ever.

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Thanks for the support that each of you give me. It means so very much to me! I have found so many lovely friends through blogging and this has given me the ability to just be me!

 

Love Lynn

 

 

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111 thoughts on “Skin check”

  9. I am so glad and happy to hear that you are doing good now, my prayers still goes out for your well being and good health. I hope you shall be posting again many good recipes on your blog. Much love dear Lynn ❤

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  25. Happy to know all is well after the skin check. I had the same problem after basal cell facial surgery. Checks with the doctor are important even with signs of minor problems. Stay healthy! 🍁🍂 Christine

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  38. I can’t believe how big the boys are getting, such little handsome cuties…..I am soooo happy that your cancer is behind you and your all healed. Your just as beautiful as ever….Isn’t it nice to have a wonderful medical team working with you. Hope your weekend has been full of love and peace….xxkat

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  42. Thanks for sharing your story of surgery for basal skin cancer. Your pictures are a helpful visual description. I’ve had three MOHS surgeries for basal skin cancers in the past five years. Two of my friends have just had that surgery. There are a lot of us going through this. ❤

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