Jul 13, 2010

Went to the surgeon's office today for a post-op checkup. He (Dr Effron, Dr Fishel's associate) took out 3 of the 5 drains that I came home from the hospital with. He also changed the bandages and said that everything looks good. I was so happy to get those drains removed. Now I don't have to wear the fanny pack 24/7. I can tuck the remaining two drains in the cute lil pockets in the compression camisole. I can't complain because things are going so well but it sure will be nice to have all the drains gone and smaller bandages! Right now, it feels like I have on an uncomfortable article of clothing, like an uncomfortable bra or pants or a dress that's scratchy or maybe shoes that don't fit. You know how you can't wait to get home, or even just to the car, to rip off the offending item? That's kindof how it feels with the drains and bandages. But, they'll be gone soon!

My sister-in-law asked me tonight if I knew the result of the pathology yet. I had completely forgotten that I have pending news about that! Totally slipped my mind - I guess because I already know that I have cancer and I already know that some of it is still in a lymph node on the left side. The big question to be answered is whether there is a any disease on the right side. I'm thinking there isn't, so I guess I'm just not worried about that!