I made it…surgery complete! What an emotional, meaningful, and exciting day. Everything went exceptionally well, minus a few challenges. My right breast, and surrounding area, was pretty damaged during radiation. So today, the amount of scar tissue created some difficulty with reconstruction. I also had fat grafting to surround the implant, and let’s just say my entire mid section is….on fire. All this to say, I’m elated! Recovery will be a process, and it will likely be worse before it gets better, but that’s what Christmas Movies are for. Let’s go!
Xo, Clea
I had my post-op visit today, and the good news is that I’m healing really well. The (I won’t even say bad news, because once you’ve had cancer, bad news takes on a new meaning) not amazing news is that I will need a follow-up surgery in the next few months. My doctor had prepared me that this was a probable outcome, but you always hold out a little bit of hope that mayyyyybe you’ll defy the odds. This was my 4th surgery since I was diagnosed, so getting a 5th will just round things out. And if I need a 6th, well, it’s an even number. And if I need a 7th, it’s a lucky number. I’m just so thankful to be healthy. And it’s a good week for that! 🩷 xo, Clea
Tomorrow is a big moment in my cancer journey! After 1 year and 8 months, I’m finally able to have my reconstruction surgery 🩷 I have been waiting for this day since my double mastectomy on April 8, 2022. There is no closure when it comes to cancer, but this is a big step forward in healing. Thank you for all your continued love every step of the way!
Xo, Clea
My recovery team. I’m one lucky lady! Not pictured: John who is doing absolutely everything. ♥️
My recovery team. I’m one lucky lady! Not pictured: John who is doing absolutely everything. ♥️
A special night co-hosting the annual @stjude dinner in Nashville with my love @johnshearer ♥️ 1 year ago, I wasn’t able to attend because I was in radiation battling cancer. And this year, I’m so happy to be alive, and so happy to be back at this important event. 📸: @katiekauss
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
2 weeks post surgery, and I really made the rounds this week. 💫
What a night! @dollyparton knows how to throw a party 🪩 So incredible to celebrate the release of Dolly’s new album, Rockstar. Thank you to @americangreetingsdigital for hosting!
📸: @jasonkempin
Our rental house has officially decked the halls 🎄 We’re here for the next month (fingers crossed our new house finishes on time), and I couldn’t be happier to live in a Hallmark movie. ♥️☃️🎅🏼🔔💚
Headed home to LA for Thanksgiving. So beyond grateful for this family of mine! What a gift. Xoxo ♥️
Headed home to LA for Thanksgiving. So beyond grateful for this family of mine! What a gift. Xoxo ♥️
And what a night with our FRIENDS. To say we love them is an understatement. 🩷 @johnshearer @hayley_hubbard @delaneyroyer @ernest @kelseaballerini 📸: @katiekauss
My mom came to visit this week (she had never been to our new house!) and we had the best time. We actually were so busy having such a good time that we only have these two photos to show for it 😂