Surgery went well and I had a ton of support from family and friends while I was there. The only sucky thing that happened was that I did need to have all of my lymph nodes removed from my right armpit. I have to be really careful with that arm so it doesn't swell. I've been taking vicodin (sp?) for the pain. It hurs the most when I lift stuff and get up from a laying position. Erik started school today so I still haven't seen him since I went in.
The first night at the hospital my dad stayed over night with me and took care of me. I thought that was really sweet. Jim is taking good care of me - and my mom even came over and decorated my bedroom with roses, new towels, magazines and a giant goodie basket. Everybody's been really awesome and I wanted to thank you guys again.
I took lots of pictures - before and after shots, and I got a couple pictures of my doctors too. Jim just left to fill my vicoden script and drop the camera off for developing so hopefully I'll have those images to share with you soon. Nothing too grodie- don't worry.
Right now I'm bandaged up really tight all the way around my chest. I have three drains that need to be emptied and recorded which Jim is going to help me with. Having a husband who's an EMT is very helpful!
The drugs make me kind of woozy - in fact I'm kind of falling asleep as I type this, so I better go. I'll blog more later and post pics soon.
Oh and regarding the kidney/ovary issues - - the right ovary has a cyst in it which is no big deal, she said they couldn't get a good image of the left one (???) I asked her which one we were concerned about in the first place and she couldn't tell me. Instead she said, "I was just told by Dr. Holzer to call and give you this report." ??? Then I asked about the kidney results and she said "What kidney results? There's nothing here about the kidneys." I kept my temper in check and finally she got the bright idea to talk to the doctor and get back with me. That was a couple hours ago.
Right now I'm wondering if I can switch oncologists. The doctor isn't bad but her nurse is and the admin staff can be pretty rude and unhelpful. Since I'll be dealking more with the nurse and admin, I'm kind of leary about staying with Holzer.
Okay I have to go to sleep now.
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Im glad you are well. Let me know when you need something.
Oh and stay with the oncologist. She comes highly recommended just talk to her about her staff. Dont think twice about telling her or the staff that you should be treated better!!!!!!!
Does Jim have a gig this weekend?
Glad to hear that part is over and you are doing OK. I have been thinking about you and hoped all went well with the surgery.
Take care!
Hi Lady.
Sorry I haven't gotten to chat with you yet. Just know that I'm thinking about you. I don't blame you for wanting a new oncologist if his staff isn't doing a good job for you. I will continue to check your blog and hope that I can drop by to see you sometime soon.
Love and prayers and hugs and Smilie faces and yellow daisies, etc!
Oh yeah ... atta boy, Jim -- so glad you are taking such good care of our girl. Hugs to you and Erik, too!
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