UPDATE FROM RE

RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello all my very supportive friends, time for an update. I went for my first checkup since my reconstruction surgery today. I am soooo happy to say they removed both drains and I am ecstatic! They do want me to continue on antibiotics for an extra week because there is a small pocket of fluid that did not drain and I have had a very slight fever, but truly all is well. Now for the comedic part of my visit, I was a bit nervous about removing the drains because well darn it can hurt a bit (I know what a baby I can be) anyway my guy decided to go goof on me. Since we are in a plastic surgeons office there are advertisements for procedures. My husband stands in front of the huge mirror and starts to discuss the things he wants my surgeon to do for him; six pack implants, eye lift, hair plugs and perhaps some lipo for his tummy. By now I am laughing so hard at his antics when the nurse comes in she is wondering what we are up to and we simply can't tell her. Luckily she likes us and knows we can be a couple of kids sometimes. God I love this man!

Also, last Wednesday I went to see my oncologist and he ran my cancer markers and I am happy to say they are low and everything is looking okay there.
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  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #2
    great news
    RE,
    Glad for all the good news you have had except for the small pocket of fluid and hopefully that will disappear soon with the help from the antibiotics and listening to the doctors orders.

    Hugs,
    Margo

    P.S. I haven't figured out how to do the designs that a lot of people are doing. I am amazed at all the different ones that are on the boards.
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #3
    Yea, Re!
    I am so happy to hear all this good news! Doing the happy dance at 5 AM! (I saw your post time and hope you are sleeping right now, dear Re.)

    How sweet and quick-thinking of your husband to distract you and make you laugh. I wish I could have seen you two kids. Wishing you both many, many moments of fun and laughter.
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #4
    tommaseena said:

    great news
    RE,
    Glad for all the good news you have had except for the small pocket of fluid and hopefully that will disappear soon with the help from the antibiotics and listening to the doctors orders.

    Hugs,
    Margo

    P.S. I haven't figured out how to do the designs that a lot of people are doing. I am amazed at all the different ones that are on the boards.

    Designs
    Hi, Margo, Aortus posted a couple of "tutorials." They are just a bit older but you should find them down the list. I am sure at leaste one of our newfound animator/artists will reply to you. They designs are a lot of fun, aren't they? I enjoy them,too.
  • peggy65
    peggy65 Member Posts: 100
    #5
    RE, so happy that you are feeling better. you have been through a lot. keep the good thoughts. love,peggy
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
    #6
    peggy65 said:

    RE, so happy that you are feeling better. you have been through a lot. keep the good thoughts. love,peggy

    Whoooopppeeee!!!! What great news. Sounds like you had an interesting visit at the doctor's office. I'm sure you and your husband "make their day." I'm sure they have enough appointments that end up sad ... so being able to visit with you two ... and laugh is a great relief to them. Good medicine for the doctors and nurses.

    And ... I love the picture of you and your husband ... what a happy couple.

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    hugs.
    teena
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #7
    Hooray for RE!!!
    And hello to you, RE, our fabulous MAGIC WONDER WOMAN!!! I, too, am sooo happy those darned drains were removed - and right on schedule! All good news (well, except for the antibiotics & slight fever), which is super wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    Your husband obviously shares your upbeat spirit - and, I'm enjoying your new I.D. photo. The two of you make a quite attractive couple; and, the photo conveys your love & affection for each other. :-)

    Love your latest post embellishment. It is beyond appropriate. I see those hearts, and THEY ARE YOU, RE! Big, open & generous. And pink!

    Kind regards, Susan
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #8
    I am so happy for you..you are not only out of the tunnel, but the sun is shining brightly for you! It is easy to see why you love your man so much. with that wonderful sense of humor! and we all know why he loves his beautiful Re!
    Hugs
    Jackie
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    #9
    Christmas Girl said:

    Hooray for RE!!!
    And hello to you, RE, our fabulous MAGIC WONDER WOMAN!!! I, too, am sooo happy those darned drains were removed - and right on schedule! All good news (well, except for the antibiotics & slight fever), which is super wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    Your husband obviously shares your upbeat spirit - and, I'm enjoying your new I.D. photo. The two of you make a quite attractive couple; and, the photo conveys your love & affection for each other. :-)

    Love your latest post embellishment. It is beyond appropriate. I see those hearts, and THEY ARE YOU, RE! Big, open & generous. And pink!

    Kind regards, Susan

    Keep that sense of humor!
    Humor has certainly made the journey lighter. I don't like drainage tubes at all. And having your husbands support just reminds me to be thankful, once again, for my hubby standing by me-along with all those who helped, encouraged, made meals, sent cards...and more. It is good to be loved.
    M
  • JoyD
    JoyD Member Posts: 81
    #10
    rjjj said:

    I am so happy for you..you are not only out of the tunnel, but the sun is shining brightly for you! It is easy to see why you love your man so much. with that wonderful sense of humor! and we all know why he loves his beautiful Re!
    Hugs
    Jackie

    Re:

    Congratulations to you. What a beautiful couple you guys are. Glad to have known and seen your postings on this board, it helps to support others. Good luck!

    Joy D
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #11
    JoyD said:

    Re:

    Congratulations to you. What a beautiful couple you guys are. Glad to have known and seen your postings on this board, it helps to support others. Good luck!

    Joy D

    Congratulations RE!
    I am so happy for you! You deserve only the best! And, thanks for posting and updating us on how you are doing. We have all been anxious to know about your recovery!
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #12
    Jeanne D said:

    Congratulations RE!
    I am so happy for you! You deserve only the best! And, thanks for posting and updating us on how you are doing. We have all been anxious to know about your recovery!
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    Great News RE!
    Love to read good news on here! And, especially from a beautiful lady like you!

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  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #13
    Kristin N said:

    Great News RE!
    Love to read good news on here! And, especially from a beautiful lady like you!

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    So good to hear things went
    So good to hear things went well for you, RE. I can just vision you two in the doctor's lobby, laughing like a couple of kids.....what fun is that! This cancer thing takes so much out of us, I am glad to see that it has managed to skip your sense of humor. Keep us posted on the recovery. Hugs.

    Judy
  • jojo elizapest
    jojo elizapest Member Posts: 122
    #14
    FANTASTIC NEWS!
    Celebrate each step...

    jojo
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #15
    jojo elizapest said:

    FANTASTIC NEWS!
    Celebrate each step...

    jojo

    You, too, jojo...
    Each & every step along the journey... No matter if tiny, baby steps... Nor the longer strides...

    It is ALL progress, and forward.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #16
    Christmas Girl said:

    You, too, jojo...
    Each & every step along the journey... No matter if tiny, baby steps... Nor the longer strides...

    It is ALL progress, and forward.

    Kind regards, Susan

    RE..Congrats! I am so glad that your drains came out. And you sound like you feel so much better mentally and physically. And, your hubby? Funny guy! Humor is so good for us!

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  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #17
    wonderful news!
    Re,
    all wonderful news, and give that man a big hug! We all talk about baby steps, this is a chenheart step (25 foot legs). he he
    Take care
    Cat
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    #18
    What great news Re. And
    What great news Re. And give that hubby of yours extra hugs from all of us for being such a great guy. Love ya, Lili
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #19
    RE: your husband sounds like such a sweetheart. I am so glad you have this wonderful person beside you through this. It sounds like you've had a near perfect day considering the circumstances. Hope you have many more.
    jan
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #20
    phoenixrising said:

    RE: your husband sounds like such a sweetheart. I am so glad you have this wonderful person beside you through this. It sounds like you've had a near perfect day considering the circumstances. Hope you have many more.
    jan

    Wonderful news and nobody deserves it more....Hugs Jxxxxxx
  • Joycelouise
    Joycelouise Member Posts: 482
    #21
    Good story, RE. I think
    Good story, RE. I think that is why doctors make drains such a hassle. Why else would anyone sit still while they take them out. Ouch! I swear I broke several of the nurse's fingers when she offered me her hand to hold during the removal of my last one.

    Soo.....how do they look? Is it time to go bra shopping at Victoria's Secret? I am very happy for you.
    Love, Joyce

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