its recovery time...
Now its the recovery.. which so far hasn't been too bad.. I was let out of the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, which I even surprised my doctor. He said that everyone is normally in there for two days, but as soon as I could I got out of the bed and went for walks .. I have a pain pac which will be running out probably tonight, so I am expecting some pain after that. I go in to see the plastic surgeon next Wednesday so he can take the bandages off, and from there we will see how often he will be filling in the 'spacers' that were placed during surgery.
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great newstasha_111 said:Hoorayyyyyy
Hey, you have been through the worst of it. You are now 'A Survivor!!!!!!!'
Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxx
I love those pain packs~they really do the trick. Glad to hear things are looking so good for you. Keep layin' low and heal. This is your opportunity to stay in your pj's and watch movies.
M0 -
Good News!
So glad the surgery went well, though long. Best news of all - clean nodes! That's terrific!
Take good care of yourself while you continue to recover. It's so important.
Best wishes to you.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Congratulations on your
Congratulations on your successful surgery. And clean lymph nodes too, that's a bonus.
You sound in good spirits, that's fantastic.
All my best to you and good luck
jan0 -
Great news and please don't
Great news and please don't overdo. Once they remove the pain pac take oral meds for about 1 week. Don't let the pain get to be too bad before you start taking meds or it will never take the edge off. Stay a step ahead. Now, sit back, put your feet up and pamper yourself for the next few days. Hugs, Lili0 -
We can recover together!mmontero38 said:Great news and please don't
Great news and please don't overdo. Once they remove the pain pac take oral meds for about 1 week. Don't let the pain get to be too bad before you start taking meds or it will never take the edge off. Stay a step ahead. Now, sit back, put your feet up and pamper yourself for the next few days. Hugs, Lili
I am two weeks and two days out from my bilateral mast + recon, so we'll have to keep in touch!
My advice:
#1 Don't get a puppy.
#2 Drink lots of water.
#3 Rest more than you think you're supposed to.
I have done #2....the rest I have failed at. But I am trying to be better about #3, because the more I do, the worse I feel re: pain, energy level, and emotions.
With love and gentle hugs,
Debi0 -
Be Nicebfbear said:We can recover together!
I am two weeks and two days out from my bilateral mast + recon, so we'll have to keep in touch!
My advice:
#1 Don't get a puppy.
#2 Drink lots of water.
#3 Rest more than you think you're supposed to.
I have done #2....the rest I have failed at. But I am trying to be better about #3, because the more I do, the worse I feel re: pain, energy level, and emotions.
With love and gentle hugs,
Debi
You're over the biggest hurdle, congrats!! Now, be sure to be nice to you and even more, allow others to do things for you. The pain pack is great but don't be afraid to re-adjust your own medication when the pack is empty. I couldn't figure out why my pain felt more intense after a few days until I realized the pack was empty and needed to supplement with something more than Tylenol. Listen to your body and your doctors!!0 -
Sending gentle hugs
Glad to hear your lymphnodes were all clean and that you seem to be rebounding well. As others have said please be kind to yourself and rest often. Do take the pain meds as they can do wonders to help you rest and recover. You are on the right road and I am glad you are doing so well! Keep us updated, you will be in my prayers!
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How are you doing??bfbear said:We can recover together!
I am two weeks and two days out from my bilateral mast + recon, so we'll have to keep in touch!
My advice:
#1 Don't get a puppy.
#2 Drink lots of water.
#3 Rest more than you think you're supposed to.
I have done #2....the rest I have failed at. But I am trying to be better about #3, because the more I do, the worse I feel re: pain, energy level, and emotions.
With love and gentle hugs,
Debi
I havn't been out here for a few weeks .. trying to concentrate on my recovery.. I am so sorry I missed your note..
I sure hope everything is going good for you..
I just had my last appointment with my surgeon.. who gave me the great news.. I will not have to go through the radiation or the chemo.. my path test was clean...
Please let me know how you are doing.. Let me know if there is anything I can help with.. I am going through the reconstruction now...
with lots of thoughts and hugs
Katie0 -
Hi, Katie!kugiek said:How are you doing??
I havn't been out here for a few weeks .. trying to concentrate on my recovery.. I am so sorry I missed your note..
I sure hope everything is going good for you..
I just had my last appointment with my surgeon.. who gave me the great news.. I will not have to go through the radiation or the chemo.. my path test was clean...
Please let me know how you are doing.. Let me know if there is anything I can help with.. I am going through the reconstruction now...
with lots of thoughts and hugs
Katie
Nice to find you here! Congratulations for the great news, and thanks for sharing. "Clean" path - no chemo, nor rads. That's great, and a relief. Best wishes to you as you move forward with reconstruction.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Best of luck to you!Christmas Girl said:Hi, Katie!
Nice to find you here! Congratulations for the great news, and thanks for sharing. "Clean" path - no chemo, nor rads. That's great, and a relief. Best wishes to you as you move forward with reconstruction.
Kind regards, Susan
Best of luck to you!0
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