1 week ago

Exactly 1 week ago I went in for my ass kickin' mastectomy!
It was intended to put the final nail in the coffin of my cancer! I hope it did (I don't have final pathology reports back, yet). What I did find is that this surgery not only kicked my cancer's ass - it kicked my ass!

I guess, since Chemo went so smoothly for me, I figured surgery would be a piece of cake - I knew it would be painful - but I thought a week out, I would be feeling no more pain. hmmmmmmmm what was I thinking? I was wrong. No, don't get me wrong - the pain is manageable with a vicadin. The other day I started getting nauseous from the vicadin, so now I am taking some of my leftover anti-nausea meds from chemo with a vicadin. That seems to be working.

Mostly, my pec muscles are very stiff and tight and I am not allowed to lift or raise my arms over my head. Getting in and out of bed is tough. And sitting around is boring. Not to mention frustrating, because, so much can be done around the house - especially with the kids!

My Mom just left yesterday. Having her here was a huge help to Jamie and I. She was able to take care of the kids while Jamie took care of me, or I napped, or Jamie did his chocolate business. Today is our first day in the house without a 3rd adult, and CJ already broke a large Christmas snow globe on the carpet (it's 7:30am)! I swear, the child gets in trouble even when trying not to!

Tomorrow I see Dr. Caldwell. I am really hoping he takes 2 drains out! The drainage has slowed down considerably in all 4 drains. But 2 are not draining at all, 1 is almost done draining and the last one still has about 25cc each day and night.

Friday I see Dr. Yurinec - hopefully get the pathology reports back then!

Also - today I get to leave the house! Yeah!
Celia has her school Holiday sing-along this afternoon. She is very excited that we are coming! We also have Santa Claus arriving at our neighborhood park tonight for a photo fest! And a chance for the kids to sit on his lap.

Tomorrow - I have my Dr. Caldwell appt. and then I will head up to Webster for a Christy's Crew fundraiser at the Webster Barnes and Noble. We are wrapping books, etc for the shoppers for donations to Christy's Crew. Please come up to Barnes' and Noble in Webster to give a donation tomorrow! I will only be there for an hour or so - and trust me, you don't want me to wrap any present for you! I am the worst wrapper ever! But, my crew members will take good care of the customers!