Mastectomies: Ouch!

Whew! Even as I sit down to blog, I am still not real up to writing. This mastectomy has been harder than I anticipated. Even so, I am over the hump of the surgery itself: finished with the antibiotic, had a good check up with my surgeons who were pleased with how things are looking, down to 2 drains, and using Advil for pain relief. So, upward and onward!

I want to say a public thank you to our Bible Class! They have been fabulous in helping us out with meals, childcare, and house cleaning!

I also want to applaud all the night-time nurses out there. Mine was Tammy, and she was wonderful. I think it takes a special spirit to tend to patients at night with gentleness and attentiveness. I got up for the first time after surgery in the middle of the night, about 3 a.m....Tammy helped and made me feel like I had accomplished an impressive feat, rather than checking her watch with a raised eyebrow!