2 weeks post-op!!!
Two weeks post-op and recovery is going well. Had visit with my plastic surgeon yesterday and he is pleased with my recovery progress and the healing of my incisions. Unfortunately my last JP drain out of 4 was not ready to be removed yesterday due to continued drainage….but that’s OK…I can deal with 1 vs […]
Reconstruction Post op Day 8!
Feeling pretty good and I thank God for those wonderful things called pain meds and muscle relaxers!!! 😄The good thing is that I’ve been able to wean down on some of the meds and remain comfortable most days. I also have to remember this is only day 7 and to give myself grace and allow […]
Post op Day 6!! Discharged!!
Post op Day 6’nnHello everyone! First I would like to to say praise God as day by day I’m making progress to the top of the hill. After a few grueling days with pain control and low blood pressure and elevated heart rate concerns, things have stabilized . I was discharged home on Saturday afternoon. […]
Surgery Day!
Today is reconstructive surgery day!! Just arrived at the hospital all checked in and I am so ready to go!! . Surgery is scheduled at 7:00 am. Very peaceful morning and feeling the presence of God all around me!! To my prayer warriors keep the prayers going! Let’s do this!!
Phase 2
It’s been 5 months since my bilateral mastectomy and I’m on to phase 2 of my journey with Reconstructive Surgery on 11/28/2023. First let me start by saying THANK YOU JESUS….the strength and resiliency you provided to me to persevere during this recovery period, and to be a blessing to others in more ways than […]
6 Weeks Post Op Bilateral Mastectomy
I know it”s been a minute since my last post so here’s what’s going on: Recovery is going well and lots of great news to share. Finally after 5 weeks post-op I finally got my last JP drain removed!!! Due to a delay in receiving results, I have a praise report: My Oncotype […]
3 Weeks Post Op Bilateral Mastectomy Update
Making progress!!! Several appointments this week with NP at Plastic Surgeon…one more drain out…one more to go!!! Winning!!! Hopefully in 2 more weeks I will be drain free!! Had great 1st visit with medical oncologist yesterday to discuss treatment recommendations. I loved the fact that she was caring, personable, showed empathy, and super thorough in […]
2 Weeks Post Op Bilateral Mastectomy update
Feeling better and getting stronger. Able to move around a tad more and sit up longer each day. Prayer time, reading, journaling has continued to bring peace to my soul and coloring and word find puzzles has become very enjoyable!!! Scheduled to see a medical oncologist next week for any treatment recommendations and […]
Best News Ever!
Final pathology results are in ….lymph nodes and margins are clear with no signs of cancer!!! The only words to express what I feel is “Thank you Jesus “ Although the journey to complete healing isn’t over, I know in my heart all will be well because I am covered by God’s hands of […]
1 Week Post Op Bilateral Mastectomy Update!!
Appointments with surgical oncologist and plastic surgeon yesterday went well and healing is occurring as expected. The big win of the day was having 2 of my 4 JP drains removed!!! Final Pathology report is still pending, hopefully will have more news on that next week. The two appointments yesterday wore this girl out and […]