Skin Cancer Surgery Number Three

Last Tuesday I woke up early and started the day at the dermatologist.  He did the Mohs Surgery, which is when he digs up the cancer and then I sit in the waiting room for about an hour while he looks under a microscope to see if he got it all.  The waiting room was filled with older patients and I was the youngest one.  It took 4 times before the doctor was able to remove it all.  I was late for my 11:30am appointment at the plastic surgeon but when I arrived it didn't take long before I was prepped and in the operating room.  Fortunately with the plastic surgeon I was put into a Twilight Anesthesia.  I laid on the operating table and suddenly woke up in the recovery room.  They had to do a skin graft, removing some skin from behind my ear and putting it on the spot under my eye. 

I was able to remove the bandage today and it's an ugly mess.  I have a routine of eye drops, Tylenol and cream to apply to the incisions.  Around my eye is bruised, stitched and bloody.  It's an awful experience.  No, I'm not posting any pictures of my face.  Not for awhile. 

There are more spots that have appeared since first being diagnosed with skin cancer.  I'm not sure what is going on and it's becoming very frustrating.  It's also concerning, especially since the doctor can't figure out what is going on.  He told me about a study that is going to take place involving a new cream and he thinks I'm a good candidate for it.  I've been praying that I'm able to get this cream.  At this point I'm willing to try anything.  I don't think I can take anymore surgeries and the doctor doesn't want me to have to keep going through it either. 

The kids spent a few nights with my parents and came home today.  I've been resting as much as possible but getting antsy.  This hasn't been a fun and active summer but I've managed to get some reading done and start a scrapbook on our Disney trip.  

What's going to happen to my future is only known by God and I'm putting my faith in Him.