The "B" Word

It’s been just over a month today since I had my surgery.  Thinking back about what transpired I think the best thing I heard was “it’s benign.” Sweet news to me for sure and the fluid turned out to be nothing either, which is also good news. And as it turn out the mass is something I could have since I was born; since I’ve never had a CAT scan there wasn’t any way (and there still isn’t) to tell how long I’ve had that thing growing in my chest. The main thing is that it’s gone and I survived my first, and hopefully only, major surgery. I like the “B” word.