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Comments (68)Cathy, you are sure right about that. She just melts my heart when I hear her call for me. I do wish this annoying stinging under my arm from the sentinel node biopsy incision would go away. It's getting better and it should go away after a while. The surgeon says that the nerves get damaged when they cut to take out the lymph nodes. The stinging means they are healing (and at least I don't have any numb spots). That and not being able to take a shower (I'm so tired of sponge baths) make me feel like whining but I hate whining so I try not to. I'm so glad that they don't have to go back in to take out the rest of the nodes. And I get to take showers again starting this weekend - only one and a half more days! I try to focus on the positive. And I'm not suppose to pick up my granddaughter for a while (though sometimes I do - I try to be very careful and mostly use my other arm). Donna and Linda, what is next is to meet with the oncologist which happens next week. And I also meet with the doctor who does the radiation. I'm not sure. My cancer cells have some aggressive features so I think they may still recommend chemo. With stage I for my cancer characteristics (if I'm using the tools right - I'll need to check with the oncologist), the recurrence risk is still in double digits and chemo cuts that in half (to less than 10%) so I'm thinking that chemo may be worth it to cut down the chance that I have to deal with this again. And it cuts the risk of dying from the cancer in the next 10 years something like from 4% to 2%. So it is around the point where it is difficult to weigh the risks vs. benefits. I'm hoping that the oncologist can suggest a lower side effect / lower risk set of chemo drugs....See MoreKnee surgery tomorrow
Comments (16)Satine, thats what daughters do. Just the fact that you are conscious of making even a brief temporary change in her life shows you would not do anything imposing- it will be fine :) Better there than away from her, alone in your home where she's worrying about you and anxious as to whether you need something. Best of luck with your surgery, hopes are that you come out of recovery feeling better than you went in. One thing about surgical pain if you should even have any following, you know it isn't going to last, its not nearly as tiresome to deal with as the chronic day to day ongoing stuff. Healing pain - almost welcome, you know its going away + plus they scoot you home with a prescription to take care of it. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!...See MoreWish me luck - surgery tomorrow.
Comments (26)Thanks everyone for your well wishes and prayers. It must have helped because everything went well. The only hitch was the surgeon was running an hour late, but the surgery was quick. It was scheduled for 6PM but didn't start till 7PM. DH barely had time to get home to make dinner for him and DS, also Elvira the dog, then eat before turning around and picking me up. I am stone free for now. I go in to see him 2 weeks to get more information on prevention, diet and medicine. Thanks for your well wishes. Clare...See MoreSurgery tomorrow
Comments (22)Thanks all for your kind words. Lydia, I'm checking out that site, for sure. It's already marked as one of my FAVs. Dottie - do take care. Hugs to you and the family as you are going through this. You have my thoughts and prayers. For the rest of you - piece of cake!! Well, excet for the anesthesia making me think I can do things that I really can't. I think I hold the worlds record for holding a glass of water without spilling it!! I would grab the glass and look up a half hour later and it was still in my hand. For some strange reason I have a lot of muscle soreness that surprises me. Why would that happen - I hope I didn't fight anyone during surgery. The surgery site is fine though. Anyway, I'm back and can almost get back in that saddle. For now, I'm soaking up the sympathetic family members that have stopped by to help - LOL. Thanks guys - KTrs are great!. gneegirl...See More- 4 years ago
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