Wow, hard to believe it's been almost TEN years since I had surgery to remove a pleomorphic adenoma from my right parotid gland. I would go through the surgery again in a heartbeat, as I believe it was a total success. I have no pains, tingling, or any long-term problems.
The scar is ever-so-faint in front of, and down below, my right ear. If I remember to have someone photograph it this week, I'll come back and post a picture. But truly it is unremarkable. And I can honestly say no one has ever stared at it or asked questions, that's how hard it is to really see. Which is amazing given the size of the incisions they had to make in order to peel away to reach the parotid gland and tumor.
I don't have anything else much exciting to share on here, as life has been perfectly normal. Busy with our childrens' sports and activities, but it's a good busy. They are 15 and 13, which means we only have a few years left with them in the house so we are trying to savor every moment with them. Whether it's cheering them on at baseball, soccer, or track, or just running them around for high school and junior high activities, we really love every exhausting second of it.
As I write this post, we are getting ready to head out for the semifinals of the 2021 12U PA South East Cal Ripken State Tournament. Our son's team will be playing and my husband is one of the coaches, so please wish us luck!
