Anyway, where was I, Sue went to Goodwill and bought me some Large men's shirts that button down the front so that I could cover all my paraphenalia. Col's become an expert with the drains (it takes a village...), and Mary Lou came over to visit and to accompany us to the graduation (or to stay with me if I wasn't up to it since Colleen is doing the invocation and the benediction) I slept a little in the afternoon and then we headed out to the Keswick Theater. I saw Dan Fogelberg play there in his last east coast concert before his testicular cancer diagnosis. (Hey - I have a captive audience - sad, but you are reading whatever I choose to type...I'll try to be selective) Thank you to everyone who showed up to support Sue - Mauri, Lorraine, MaryLou, Liz, Tara, John, Joe, and especially to Colleen for doing the prayers - they were perfect. Sue worked really hard and it was nice to be able to celebrate her achievement with her. Sue also won the Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Nursing. It was a standout moment that I didn't want to miss. It was my intent to update this blog when we got home but apparently I fell asleep with my hands on the keyboard...
I only woke up once or twice so I am well rested this morning. I plan to to nothing much other than resting until my next adventure.
Oh, I forgot this part. The sentinal node was clear! yea! Which is good news. Dr. Simmons took out more lymph nodes and sent them to pathology though. Since she did a mastectomy she won't know the size of the cancer until the pathology report comes back in about a week. Then she will be able to stage it and move on to the next level of treatment. If it is over 2 cm then Stage 2, under 2cm, Stage 1. There was some talk of anti-hormonal medication but more on that after my post op appointment. The pain pump will be taken out by us (!) in a day or two, and the drains will be taken out in the Dr's office next week. Thanks for listening...
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Hi Sue,Wow! I enjoy reading everything you write and I am looking forward to reading more about this boobie experience. We had a great weekend and we laughed so hard; I will tresure that game time too. Sounds like you had excellent nursing care in the hospital and more at home. Make room in your freezer for more chicken soup. Make room in your heart for more of Colleen's prayers. Make room in your heart for more loving messages from your friends and I think there are more cheerful strawberries coming from Sue's brushes. You have lost a boobie! and look at the joy coming your way from all those who know and love you and Sue. Very Nice!!!
sue..In some odd and slightly uncomfortable way, I have really enjoyed reading your posts. You are incredible (but we knew that). I am usually a blog voyeur but I am moved to participate on this one. I have a couple of concerns..if you don't mind. First..we are thrilled that your initial sentinal node was clear. But Sue..what about the pregnancy test. I am thinking that if that test comes up positive, cancer will be the least of your issues. Also..where does this leave you and Susie with the "hide the vitamin" game? Advantage? disadvantage? uhmmm. Anyway..know that Karen and I are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. I personally am working on a special arts and craft project for you, using a glue gun (they are very effective). You already have an angel..right? We are whipping you up a big old bowl of ranch dip. Ranch dip is appropriate, as you are aware, for any occasion :-)
xoxoxo
Hi Sue,
Nice to hear that you're doing well after surgery. Weird story about the anesthesiologist. Anyway, glad to hear the surgery went well and that you made it to Sue's graduation. I still find it amazing that God has provided us with so many individuals with varied skills to provide for each other. Sounds like you will be home soon..Yea! The hospital is no place to get some rest.
Mike
Sue,
So happy to know you're doing well and are surrounded by people who love you! Good luck with the tests.
Hugs,
Judy
Greetings to all of you who have been anxious to sing along with Susan's new hit single. Oh, I forgot. Now she is a new hit single. Here are the lyrics to the song that was sung on her answering machine Monday night before surgery. The tune is Bye, Bye Blackbird.
Pack up your toothbrush & paste,
Surgeon's pregnant,
No time to waste.
Bye, bye, Boobie.
We know you'll come sailing through
We'll be here, just for you.
Bye, bye, Boobie.
No one thinks they'll ever
have a problem.
Do your self-exam
and you can solve them.
We know you'll come through alright
With one side , just a little light
Boobie, bye, bye.
Practice up. We may have to sing it at the pasta party.
Love, M&L
Hey SueB,
You are incredible! We are at a loss for words reading your amazing blog entries. So it was a good thing there were some song lyrics for us to sing, which we did.
So happy to hear everything went well and that you were able to attend Sue's graduation. Love to you both!
Rue and Cath
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