The scars from my stitches should be going away soon, but I doubt the main incision will change much. I still don't have much sensation there, which isn't surprising, but every now and then it does bother me. It also still isn't completely smooth. I need to set up a physical with my primary care physician, so I'll ask her then if I need to see my surgeon prior to my one year check up.
I've also been thinking about "cancer-versaries." Are they supposed to be on the day of diagnosis, the day of surgery, or the day the pathology report comes in? I've seen conflicting articles, so I guess it depends on the person. Mine would either be August 21 (diagnosis) or September 17 (surgery). I guess I'll decide what's best for me as it gets closer.
I also decided not to go to Israel this summer. It was a tough choice, but the right one for me. My health is too important to put at risk for a cheap summer trip. And going to Israel in August as a skin cancer survivor is just plain stupid. So that's that. I've also purchased some UPF-40 running clothes, so hopefully I'll feel better running outside on my morning runs now.
The biggest change/worry for me has been going to and from work. I never used to think about how much sun I'm exposed to while waiting for the bus or walking 6 blocks to work, and post-diagnosis it was winter, so no real need to worry since I was so bundled up. Now that spring is officially here and it's finally getting warm out, I have to worry about sunscreen and sun protection in a way I didn't anticipate. It's been frustrating, but it's something I have to learn to live with.
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