I will say, though, after my last update(on the day of the surgery) things got a little worse. Meaning, the pain was a little more intense and was accompanied by some nausea. On Thursday I had the drains taken out(not painful). On the way home my nausea increased, but after a brief bit of vomiting, and another does of Zofran, I felt much better and have been feeling better ever since. I honestly don't remember much about these past 5 days, but I am encouraged by the way my body is healing--even though it itches like crazy!
I didn't have the courage to look when they took off the first dressing, but Sam and my mom did, and were both stunned by the results. Apparently, everything looks perfect. No bruising. No puffy swelling around the incisions. Everything fair and balanced. Needless to say, we are all very glad for our doctor who did such a great job. My mom keeps saying, "It's like artwork. Totally amazing!" I look forward to Tuesday when the stitches come out--I plan to take a good look then.
When I climbed into bed last night, I realized that not once in the past 5 days have I "had" to lay down because my back hurt. It's just so wonderful to feel free of that burden. It turns out that nearly 3lbs was removed from both breasts. My mother-in-law noted that that is the equivalent of 12 sticks of butter. So, yeah, it's a lot of weight to not have hanging around anymore. I am SO glad I can't even tell you.
Sadly, Sam had to return to FL today. I am very sad about it. But I know there is a happy happy reunion just two weeks away. So, I look forward to that, while I enjoy the rest of my time here with friends and family. Let me know if you want to hang out :)
Also, please feel free to ask me questions! I'd love to give you some answers if I can :)
3 comments:
Holy Snap! 3 pounds is so much! In fact, that's how much the adult human brain weighs... THAT'S why you were always so smart! Its ok, now you'll just have to be on the same intellectual plane as the rest of us : )
I'm so glad this is going so well for you. And yeah that is a lot of weight to have to support. Isn't it great what we can do with modern medicine? You will have to update your blog with newer photos in the next few months. I'm sure you are both busy and tired but if you are free I'd like to get together some time my daughter is a big Liam fan and I'm sure she'd love to play with him.
You really do look amazing, even better than you did before. I'm so proud of you, and I cannot wait to see you again.
Love, Sam
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