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I am 9 days out from surgery and desperately wanting my drain out. I had an appointment for this afternoon with the hopes of getting it removed then, but the drainage isn’t low enough yet. I’ve rescheduled for tomorrow. đ¤đ[...]
Let the weekend recovery commence. #parentinghangover #offtoschool #coffee #morecoffee #peaceandquiet #chaos #smallhouse #onebathroom #3boys #legoseverywhere #magnatileseverywhere #siblingfights #earlyrisers #notfair #hegetseverything #youdontlikeme #youremean #no #canihavecandy #spilledmilk #canihaveipadtime #caniplayxbox #happymothersday #mom #mom #mom #mom #mom #mom #mom #mom #stewiegriffinismyson[...]
Just hanging around enjoying the quiet in the hospital this morning, and waiting to be discharged - hopefully around lunchtime or soon after. All went smoothly. It was tough for me to know what to expect since this procedure was not typical. I knew it should be less painful and an easier recovery than the mastectomy, but as of my pre-op appointment there was still a question about what kind of incision would be needed. Fortunately, they did not have to re-open the larger incision under the breast and were able to replace my expander using the same incision that was needed to remove the nipple. Still not comfortable, but not terribly large, only one drain, and I think my right arm will not be as restricted. Of course, pain meds are probably helping me feel like I can do more than should...[...]
Surgery has been moved up to Tuesday! But first, we will be offline for a rainy weekend in Shenandoah, starting in 3-2-1....[...]
I don’t have a lot to update you on, which is a wonderful thing. Trying to get my life in order as much as possible before surgery next week (May 9) - cleaning and organizing at home primarily. Planning on going to the office this week too! And enjoying slow but steady improvement since the last chemo treatment. I even have some soft fuzz growing on my head! [...]
