Drive-Thru Mastectomy went well

missrenee
missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
Arrive at 1:30, Surgery at 4:30, Home at 7! Yes, I'm calling it my "drive-thru mastectomy"!

Everything went very well. Came home with a dressing, the dang drain, and an On-Q. Anyone heard of this? I hadn't. Its a small tube inserted right into the surgical area, connected to a big ball in its own carrying case. This automatically pumps pain meds in at intervals. It gets taken out when I got for my post-op check on Thursday. Pretty amazing.

I took one pain pill last evening, one before bed and am feeling really surprisingly good today. I'll pop one if I feel any pain coming on, but I am so surprised at how good I feel.

I will be resting and relaxing the weekend, with darling Kevin at my command. He is a gem.

Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you for the prayers, positive thoughts and the pink bus. And Sue--more tomato pie and halfmoons--I virtually imagined them and they were great!

Love and hugs, Renee

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  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    Yeah!
    So glad it's over and that everything went so well.....prayers answered....take it easy....let Kevin handle things while you recoup..and let anyone who offers help, let them do for you...it helps them also....

    Big hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery.
    xoxo Nancy
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #3
    I am so happy that you are
    I am so happy that you are doing well! Lots of prayers and hugs--keep fighting!
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #4
    MAJW said:

    Yeah!
    So glad it's over and that everything went so well.....prayers answered....take it easy....let Kevin handle things while you recoup..and let anyone who offers help, let them do for you...it helps them also....

    Big hugs and wishing you a speedy recovery.
    xoxo Nancy

    Good news thank you
    Renee
    I am glad everything went well. Praying for clear margins and good pathology report.
    Whisng you quick healing and painless recovery
    Hugs
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #5
    Thanks for posting!
    Hi Renee, I have been thinking about you, but didn't want to bother you. Remember to take your pain medication before you need it. Sorry I sound like your Mother. Sending gentle hugs!!!!!

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #6
    Jean 0609 said:

    Thanks for posting!
    Hi Renee, I have been thinking about you, but didn't want to bother you. Remember to take your pain medication before you need it. Sorry I sound like your Mother. Sending gentle hugs!!!!!

    xoxo,
    Jean

    Wow, Renee, I'm amazed that
    Wow, Renee, I'm amazed that you're here posting today! So glad you are doing so well--keep it up!!
    Very gentle hugs,
    Angie
  • salls41
    salls41 Member Posts: 340
    #7
    :)
    So happy it went so well, take it easy even if you don't feel pain!
    Hugs to for you!
    Sandy
  • ksf56
    ksf56 Member Posts: 202
    #8
    So glad!
    It's amazing your posting already! I'm so glad everything went as smoothly as it has! Stay as pain free as possible and let Kevin wait on you!

    Take care and heal well!

    With prayers and hugs!
    Karen
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #9
    ksf56 said:

    So glad!
    It's amazing your posting already! I'm so glad everything went as smoothly as it has! Stay as pain free as possible and let Kevin wait on you!

    Take care and heal well!

    With prayers and hugs!
    Karen

    HAPPY!
    All went well! Hey, I hope you got a shake and a side of fries with that!!

    HUGS!!
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #10
    sea60 said:

    HAPPY!
    All went well! Hey, I hope you got a shake and a side of fries with that!!

    HUGS!!

    So glad things went well!

    So glad things went well!
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #11
    carkris said:

    So glad things went well!

    So glad things went well!

    Glad it went well
    but, really, you were home 6 hours later? I thought they at least kept you overnight! Please take good care of yourself and keep us informed. Shall we gas up the pink bus for your next visit?

    Suzanne
  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #12
    hurray
    Glad it went well for you!

    Maureen
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #13
    I'm happy and relieved that
    I'm happy and relieved that everything went smoothly with the surgery! I hope you feel stronger and better with each day. Rest, and let others take care of you...you deserve to spoiled for a little while.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • shellywahl
    shellywahl Member Posts: 11
    #14
    Thanks!
    Renee
    Thanks for posting this update. I'm right behind you on the mastectomy as mine is coming this tuesday. Glad to hear everything went well and the meds port sounds interesting. Have not heard of that. My doc has called in prescriptions for me to pick up prior to surgery to be taken after. As expected I'm apprehensive but appreciate others' feedback to get my mind ready. Wishing you a speedy recovery and look forward to your updates. Take care.
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #15
    So happy it is over
    and you are doing so well. This has been a busy week and a half for you. Keep posting on your progress!

    Hugs and prayers and hoping that this is the end of all of this:))

    Carol
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #16
    So happy it is over
    and you are doing so well. This has been a busy week and a half for you. Keep posting on your progress!

    Hugs and prayers and hoping that this is the end of all of this:))

    Carol
  • Frankie Shannon
    Frankie Shannon Member Posts: 457
    #17
    No i have never heard of
    No i have never heard of that and didn't have one,so glad every thing went great,as i had posted there is very little pain.Yea Yea Just remember not to reach for anything.Have hubby do all that.
    Hugs Frankie
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #18
    Tomato pie & half moons
    I actually thought about sending them, and then I saw that the temp in Phoenix was 115 - I don't think they would make it!

    It's a fairly nice evening here, I went outside to wish all good things for you on the shooting 'stars' of the perseid meteor showers. it's overcast, for goodness sakes! Still, many wishes and prayers for you, my sweet friend, as well as for Kevin.

    Many (tender) hugs,

    Sue
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #19
    wow you did better time then
    wow you did better time then my lumpectomy...

    I thought you always stayed over night if not 2-3...wow...was it due to your insurance coverage?

    wish you the best...

    wow you are even typing?

    Denise
  • jendrey
    jendrey Member Posts: 377
    #20
    disneyfan2008 said:

    wow you did better time then
    wow you did better time then my lumpectomy...

    I thought you always stayed over night if not 2-3...wow...was it due to your insurance coverage?

    wish you the best...

    wow you are even typing?

    Denise

    ...
    Hey, I resemble that! LOL I thought I was the only one who had a drive-thru mastectomy!!! That's exactly what I called my surgery; drive-thru! Sometimes, I'd say 'drive-by' depending on discomfort level. LOL =)

    Did you have any lymph nodes removed? I did, and it seemed like it took a few months for the numbness to wear off and all of the feeling to finally come back to my arm on that side.

    So glad you're doing as great as you are. And that you have Kevin to help you out.

    (((Hugs)))

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