Think positive, everything is going to go smoothly and your sister will have a short recovery time. Times like this bring us up short , makes us truly grateful for those we have close to us in our lives, all the other stuff doesn't matter. I'll be keeping you and your sister in my thoughts. ((Hugs)) Annette

Amy, I appreciate your prayers & positivity, & yes, I think the prognosis will be favorable since it appears that Peggy caught things early! I'm so thrilled about that. Could it be she dodged another bullet? (Peggy had a large brain tumor removed 3 yrs. ago & recovered beautifully from that!) Don't know how lucky she is to have me, but I consider myself one of the luckiest people on the planet to have her! Hi Goldie! Thanks for your reply. I agree. It is truly amazing what medical miracles exist today, especially in regard to cancer treatment. Thanks for the uplifting reminder. Shannon...hi there! As always, you have a good understanding of what's going on. Thanks for your continued interest & good wishes. Hope things are going well for you these days.

Sounds like she has a autoimmune problem. As bad as she is I am surprised they wouldn't consider giving her anti-rejection drugs (Immunosuppressive drugs) like they give people who get donated organs or who have severe autoimmune disease. Sending good thought and prayers her way.

I am now one month post-surgery! Wow, hard to believe. I had two PT sessions last week. I have 3 per week scheduled for the next three weeks. I'm also working on my own at home on the days I don't have PT. I'm keeping a log/journal. Mostly I'm just logging dates and times, but if there's anything of note, like my arm hurting or such, I note that, too. Yesterday, with help from DH, I put on a T shirt for the first time! It was so nice to wear a soft, stretchy shirt! This morning I put on a T shirt by myself. :) I see the doctor again on the 15th. My phys, therapist will give me a progress report for him. Hopefully he will be happy! Donna