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Drive-Thru Mastectomy went well
missrenee
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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
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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Good news thank youMAJW 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
Renee
I am glad everything went well. Praying for clear margins and good pathology report.
Whisng you quick healing and painless recovery
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Wow, Renee, I'm amazed thatJean 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 you're here posting today! So glad you are doing so well--keep it up!!
Very gentle hugs,
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HAPPY!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
All went well! Hey, I hope you got a shake and a side of fries with that!!
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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. -
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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,
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...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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