Had my surgery, and am doing alright. Typing with left hand isn’t easy, so M’s been doing most of the blog posts etc. I heard from Surgeon’s office today. I am to see her on Jan 20th for the pathology/staging/follow up visit. I am hoping that everything has been caught in time and that it hasn’t spread to the lymph, but need to wait to find out.
At this point I am still hopeful. I feel like it’s been caught pretty quick (8x7x6mm) and saw Surgeon quickly (dec 23rd) and had surgery in a timely manner Jan 11th .. had the sentinel node biopsy done.. so I believe we’ve done all we can do at this point.
I’ve emptied the davol once this AM and will empty it again. I think once my 24 hr total is less than 24 cc’s it can come out… that’s what Dr told me before surgery anyways. 🙂
I have spent today pretty much being catered to. M’s been wonderful bringing me everything I need. He’s a great nurse. 🙂 Better than me, I think. 🙂 I’ve been in recliner since I got up, and nodding off and on all day. I’m keeping myself pretty drugged up today, and am taking a tyl # 3 every 3 hrs. Pain scale is about 1-2 when not moving, when sitting in recliner with right arm propped up. Pain level is 4-5 when I try to move. It is manageable. I think it will feel alot better once the drain comes out.. maybe a couple more days. Have not heard from the homecare nurse. I have their # . i’ll continue to drain my own davol twice a day, and when drainage is less and drain ready to come out, I’ll give them a call.
Thank you to everyone who has emailed me, phoned, or replied on the blog. I appreciate the support and friendship. 🙂
…Pam…
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How are things with you now Pam? I don’t see a recently update but perhaps I haven’t looked in the right place ? ((((((Pam))))))
Thanks everyone 🙂 I’m hopeful the drain can come out tomorrow.. I only had 10 CC’s this AM at 11 AM and tonight at 22:40 it was 5 more CC’s so that seems promising. I’ll call homecare nurses tomorrow to see if they will come over and yank it out.. I do think it will be more comfortable with it gone.
…Pam…
Hi, Pambo– Just checking in to see how you are, and SO glad to read in this evening’s post that you are doing well. I know you’ll be doing even better when that drain comes out, so hope it’s sooner rather than later. Thinking of you and wishing you everything good, Amy
Thanks for the link to the blog – great way to keep updated.
I am so glad you are being taken care of so well – me thinks your husband has had a great teacher.
Get plenty of rest and keep taking the pain killer.
Sending lots of positive thought to you.
Big hug
Helen
Pambo, glad to hear you are doing pretty good! Hugs to M and M for taking care of you so well.
Definitely be lifting you up in prayer as you complete whatever treatment is needed.
Keep us posted as you feel up to it.
Deb
Hi everyone,
thanks for the swell posts. It lifts my spirits to see them. I am doing well, and I think I’ve got a great surgeon, I know I’ve got a great nurse 🙂 and that really helps alot. Knowing I have such great friends and family also makes me feel so supported. Thanks everyone. We are doing well here. I am hoping the drain comes out in a day or two.
…Pam…
I admire you so much for so many things Pam. You’re a strong and upbeat person and I’m amazed you managed to post on the blog just with the left hand too! Well done to Maurice for looking after you so well, he’s a real treasure but you know that.
I’m sure you will feel less pain once the drain is out, horrid things but necessary.
Take care Pam, rest and heal – hugs from Val
Soon you will be up and have a lot less pain so that’s good. I think the first two days are the hardest..now the wait for the staging….Will give mum another update…:)
Hi Gf My thoughts have constantly been with you, I feel in my heart, since you took care of it immediately, all will go well. I will call your home today, will talk with you are M. I know M is taking good care of you. So sorry you had to go thru this
sounds like you have two excellent Care-givers…. Maurice and Max LOL….. and I know they both love you very much… Take things easy and keep resting.
those recliner chairs are Great for times like these aren’t they.
Hi Pam, glad to hear you are doing fine. We lit a candle for you at St Louis Cathedral in Fort de France, Martinique when you were having your surgery. I hope it helped!
Good to hear you are managing the pain well. It sounds as though you are at the place where our dil was about 6 years ago….and you too have caught it really early.
Kudos to Maurice for being a good nurse.
Prayers and best wishes, Pam. 😀