Surgery and Recovery

I am writing this update the Sunday after having my surgery on Thursday. I am able to lift my right arm to utilize it for limited things, but I am coming along well on this road to healing.

Surgery was Thursday, July 29th and I have been well taken care of since discharge by my honey and sister. I have been able to take the bandages off and got one shower so far. And that felt good!

Everything went well with surgery and they were able to keep from taking any lymph nodes. This allowed me to go home the day of surgery. We will have the pathology report back when I return for my post-op visit on August 9th to the surgeon.

I am still taking the pain meds, but not as often and sleep has been in whatever position I can get in and be comfortable with.

With having the partial mastectomy (lumpectomy), I did not have to have drainage tubes which makes the healing go faster. I have two pretty good size scars at this point and hopefully over time those will fade.

Onto radiation Monday August 16th where they will do the markings and I will go everyday for treatment for six consecutive weeks. I have heard the side effects are "tiredness" so I am hoping for the best when that time rolls around. Nick will have to come up with hobbies while I sleep to keep himself occupied. It would be nice to think I could go back to work at that time, but am looking to get through phase three of this journey and finish the battle in good standing. I may need reconstructive surgery after the radiation and we will cross that bridge when the time comes.

We appreciate your continued support and prayers as we plug on. I am up to visitors (short visits though) and have enjoyed seeing familiar faces and friends during this recovery time.

Brenda