Author Archives: Tricia Ransom

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About Tricia Ransom

Patricia Ransom: wife, daughter, friend. Learning, laughing, living. Chicago, Illinois, downstate. Townie, urbanite, traveller. Note: The opinions expressed on this blog belong solely to me and should not be assumed to reflect the opinions of any of my employers past, current, or future.

Surgery Over!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Tricia Ransom

Yesterday, May 7th was my surgery. I guess I should say surgeries. I had the lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy and my breast reduction/reconstruction. Everything went so smoothly that it almost seems like a dream. But I must admit, the surgery … Continue reading →

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Summer Vacation!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tricia Ransom

This morning as I was hitting the snooze button for the umpteenth time, I realized that I’ll have a MONTH of freedom from the screeching sound of my alarm clock! It’s like summer vacation!

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Breast Density

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tricia Ransom

So I keep telling people that one of my happy places about my diagnosis is that I’m getting a free boob job. I am extremely excited about the reconstruction AND lift, but there is a true medical reason for it. … Continue reading →

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Forwards and Backwards

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tricia Ransom

So it’s been a while since I updated you guys on my medical details, tests, and dates. I have to tell ya, it feels like 1 step forward, 1/2 step back, and then a holding pattern for the next step … Continue reading →

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Still feeling great!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Tricia Ransom

A friend of mine reached out to me and asked how I was doing. This is my response: …right now I feel the same as I did before I was diagnosed with Lumpy. Yes, I named her–Lumpina or Lumpy for … Continue reading →

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