Home From the Hospital and Masectomy

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Sunrae
Sunrae Member Posts: 808
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Just a little note to let you all know that my masectomy is over with and I'm home. A little sore but not on much pain meds. A home nurse came today to check on me and said it all looks good. I finally took a peek when she looked at the incision and it didn't look as bad as I thought it would. Funny thing, the breast still feels like its there. Anyone else felt that way? My main complaint is being tired and dizzy and still have this sinus drainage which starting to block up my head, nose and ears. Will have the tubes out in a week or so and that's got to be a good thing. Thank you for all being there with me, comforting me and making me feel warm and fuzzy while the surgery was going on. The drs. said usually they didn't allow that many people in the operating room but because you were all friends he allowed it. Now if I could just get a good nights sleep. Hope to get rested up and get back with everyone soon. Thanks for all your hugs and prayers too.
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  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
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    Hi Sunrae
    I wish you a quick recovery! I'm glad you got through ok.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
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    Sunrae thank you for your
    Sunrae thank you for your good news. Your doctors were so kind to let us all in the operating room with you, but I know for sure being as bold as I am, I would have scrubbed and donned my surgical garb and held your hand even if the doc said no. Heal my dear friend, get sleep, take care of those drains and keep that beautiful smile. My prayers continue to be prayed for you. Hugs, Hugs, Hugs.
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
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    glad you are home and feeling "ok"
    Hope your recovery runs as smoothly as the surgery did. Sleep as much as possible, it really does help.
    Let us know how it goes for you
    Cat
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
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    I'm SO happy to hear that everything went well. I thought it might be quite some time before we heard, but I'm relieved it was only a couple days! YAY! Sure hope you sleep ok... I was just so happy to be home. I only stayed in the hospital one night myself, but it was one night too many. They don't let you sleep through the night in those darn hospitals. The nurses will all come in and say 'ok, now rest... it's the best thing for you', and then they come in a couple hours later to take your vitals... like REALLY? Remember... a pillow tucked under your mastectomy site helps if you need to roll on that side. You made it! I'm so thrilled that it went well, Sunrae!

    Lots of tender hugs, Mar
  • Skeezie
    Skeezie Member Posts: 586 Member
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    Marlene_K said:

    I'm SO happy to hear that everything went well. I thought it might be quite some time before we heard, but I'm relieved it was only a couple days! YAY! Sure hope you sleep ok... I was just so happy to be home. I only stayed in the hospital one night myself, but it was one night too many. They don't let you sleep through the night in those darn hospitals. The nurses will all come in and say 'ok, now rest... it's the best thing for you', and then they come in a couple hours later to take your vitals... like REALLY? Remember... a pillow tucked under your mastectomy site helps if you need to roll on that side. You made it! I'm so thrilled that it went well, Sunrae!

    Lots of tender hugs, Mar

    Yay!
    A big step completed! I can relate about wanting a a good nite's sleep. Once those drains are out that will help. So glad to here it's over and isn't it amazing that there is not the pain you think there would be?

    Thanks for letting everyone know how you are.

    Hugs, Judy :-)
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    Skeezie said:

    Yay!
    A big step completed! I can relate about wanting a a good nite's sleep. Once those drains are out that will help. So glad to here it's over and isn't it amazing that there is not the pain you think there would be?

    Thanks for letting everyone know how you are.

    Hugs, Judy :-)

    Sunrae
    Thank you for the news. I am glad that you are doing well. Wishing you easy healing and speedy recovery,
    Hugs,
    New Flower
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    Thank you for posting so quickly!
    Wishing you a speedy recovery. I know with your sunny disposition, you will do well.

    Big (but gentle) hugs,

    Sue
  • arkansasgirl
    arkansasgirl Member Posts: 84
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    Hi

    So glad to hear everything went okay and your home. Hang in there and get plenty of
    rest. Take 1 day at a time to recup.

    God Bless You,

    Arkansasgirl
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
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    Hey, Sunrae. It is so good
    Hey, Sunrae. It is so good to hear from you and know that the surgery went well. Continuing to send prayers and gentle hugs your way. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • jbug
    jbug Member Posts: 285
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    Good to hear from you!
    Was wondering how quickly you would be able to post again! Good to hear from you so soon. Will continue to pray for a quick recovery without further complications. Blessings...
    Julie
  • TawnyS
    TawnyS Member Posts: 144 Member
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    I'm so glad to hear your
    I'm so glad to hear your spirits are up and you are beginning to heal. Stay strong! Get rest! Hugs! Tawny
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    TawnyS said:

    I'm so glad to hear your
    I'm so glad to hear your spirits are up and you are beginning to heal. Stay strong! Get rest! Hugs! Tawny

    So happy you are out of the
    So happy you are out of the hospital and doing well. something else to check off the list! I found a small pillow in the car helped to rest my arm on. Hugs
    sunrae
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
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    carkris said:

    So happy you are out of the
    So happy you are out of the hospital and doing well. something else to check off the list! I found a small pillow in the car helped to rest my arm on. Hugs
    sunrae

    Sunrae--Thanks for letting
    Sunrae--Thanks for letting us know you're home. Here's to fast healing!
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
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    Sher43009 said:

    Sunrae--Thanks for letting
    Sunrae--Thanks for letting us know you're home. Here's to fast healing!

    So happy to hear your
    So happy to hear your surgery is behind you Sunrae, and please know that prayes and good thoughts are coming your way from every direction. Rest, drink lots of water, and just give your body time to heal. You are in our thoughts. Hugs, Judy
  • ms_independent
    ms_independent Member Posts: 214
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    Good news
    I'm so glad to hear how well you did with surgery! Thanks for updating us so soon after. Get lots of rest and pampering.

    Hugs, El
  • dottie68
    dottie68 Member Posts: 31
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    Glad to hear all went well.
    Glad to hear all went well. I have my mastectomy this thursday.
    Just reading your comments helps me. Just can't wait to get it over and see what life has to offer me next.
    Dottie
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
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    dottie68 said:

    Glad to hear all went well.
    Glad to hear all went well. I have my mastectomy this thursday.
    Just reading your comments helps me. Just can't wait to get it over and see what life has to offer me next.
    Dottie

    Wishing You a Speedy Recovery
    Glad to hear you came thru surgery well and now you are home - the best place to make that recovery. Get lots of rest, drink lots of fluids and enjoy the Spring weather. Once the drain(s) are out, you'll feel even better.

    Hugs,Sally

    And Dottie, good luck with your surgery on Thursday - will send positive thoughts your way.
  • Tinabug
    Tinabug Member Posts: 158
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    glad to hear you are doing well
    Sunrae, thank you for the update...so glad to hear everything is going well. I am thankful you could finally move forward with your surgery. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Praying you can get a lot of good sleep.

    Much love & Huge hugs,
    Tina
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
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    Tinabug said:

    glad to hear you are doing well
    Sunrae, thank you for the update...so glad to hear everything is going well. I am thankful you could finally move forward with your surgery. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Praying you can get a lot of good sleep.

    Much love & Huge hugs,
    Tina

    It feels so good to leave
    It feels so good to leave the hospital. You always feel more comfortable at home. Stay strong lady sunrae.
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
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    ms.sunshine said:

    It feels so good to leave
    It feels so good to leave the hospital. You always feel more comfortable at home. Stay strong lady sunrae.

    Sweet Sunrae ♥
    So happy to read that your surgery is behind you now and praying that you heal quickly. The room was a wee bit crowded, but, none of us wanted to be anywhere else...except with you!

    Love, Jeanne ♥

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