Yes it is 4 in the morning but that is what happens when you wake up and your stomach reminds you that in the past 24 hrs you haven't had much food! Vanilla yogurt, bananas, and strawberries - YUM!!
I checked in at 750 am in the morning and they did some unpleasant stuff to me that took until 930 am but it was all necessary prep for the surgery - of course. My surgery was scheduled for 1230 so I had some time to kill, thank goodness I brought a book and had my Hunny to talk to! So we talked about our plans for the garden area which was a natural subject due to the fact we went to the Flower and Garden show just days before.
The nurse came in at 1200 and go my IV in and such, then 5 minutes later let me know that my Doc was involved in an emergency surgery and would not be here for another hour - so more waiting....
He was done and walking in my door at 1400 - oh umm 2 pm. I teased him about being late for our "date". They took me back at 3 pm and the surgery was done at 415 pm. Apparently I slept a lot in recovery because I woke up around 6 ish or so, I'm not entirely sure. The nurses kept my hubby updated telling him that I was ok just sleeping! We finally got home around 8 ish.
Dr. Jurich got good and clear margins and only had to take 1 lymph node for the lymph node biopsy. The cancer HAD NOT spread into my lymph nodes!! Very good news.
I am on a good pain meds, my Hunny is home for a week with the exception of a hour or two here and there for necessary meetings at work. I am relieved that this is done and I have completed another step in my treatment plan. Now to just rest and recover.
Thank you to everyone for all your prayers, well-wishes and support.
