Kicking Cancers ASS!

November 5, 2011


Waking up in my own bed this morning cancer free was a feeling I can't explain.


My surgery yesterday went better than expected.  I arrived at the hospital at 6:45 and had the nuclear medication injected into my left breast.  From their I was in pre-op.  Tim, my sister, Darcey, Beth, Wanda and Paula kept Tim company throughout my surgery.  It was also nice to see my dear friends wish me well as I waiting for surgery.


The Fletcher Allen staff was amazing we joked a little with laughter, it was nice to take the edge off.  I was taken down to surgery at 11 right before they wheeled me down the hall I had a little cocktail in my iv next thing I remember was a oxygen mask over my face.  Four hours later I woke up and it was over.


Tim was standing next to my bed and told me I had done amazing.  Dr. Sowden took three lymph nodes, they were cancer free, she told Tim they all did a dance in the O.R. when the negative result came in.  Dr. Maclennan was by Dr. Sowden's side, what a great team.  Dr. Maclennan is the reconstructive plastic surgeon and instead of the expander she was able to place my permanent gel implant and to boot I got a breast lift.


While in recovery I had a male nurse, not sure how much Tim had to pay for that but it was a pleasure.  His name was Christian and he was adorable but most of all very sweet.  I asked if he would come home with me and my husband would be glad to pay him - after all it's almost hunting season.  Of course Tim ended up not buying that and Tim gets an A+ for his nursing skills.  Of course though I made my mother come over last night to massage my feet a legs.


So hear I rest and recover and thank God for the best outcome.  


I've been beyond blessed with my family and friends I'm very fortunate to be so loved.


Now I start my new life it's time to slow down and breath and most important enjoy every moment.


Again Thank you everyone for sticking by me on this bumpy road.


xoxo
Shelly