Well, my alien is gone. Surgery went off without a hitch...well, once the anesthesiologist was able to find a vein, that is. Chemo has apparently really thrashed my veins. The poor Dr. couldn't find anything in my left arm after trying everything - heat, smacking it, a crazy tight tourniquet, etc. Then we decided he should try the right arm, even though it runs the risk of causing me lymphedema. After four pokes, and no luck, he tried my feet. He couldn't find anything on my left leg, and finally used my right ankle. Let me tell you, and IV in the ankle may be one of the most painful things I have ever experienced. Both mentally and physically. The nurse mentioned to me that usually they only use that vein in women over 50 because after 50 it becomes much more prominent. Umm.. okay...thanks?!
Surgery took a little over an hour, I think. I woke up around 10ish to that familiar groggy, nauseous feeling. I had to wait an hour or so before they discharged me. I felt like such an old lady when I hobbled into the wheelchair. I wasn't supposed to put much weight on my left foot since surgery was on that side. And my right foot was screaming in pain from the IV.
But whatever. I'm fine despite some pain. The incision site is hurting a lot today, but the vicodin is helping, along with constant ice packs on it. For as much as this hurts, I keep telling myself that it's nothing compared to the recovery from the doublay. I should be up and at 'em by the end of next week. Sadly, I can't lift Charlie for 6 weeks, but we'll manage somehow. The best part is looking down and NOT seeing a giant lump anymore!! Yay for being lumpless!!!
Surgery took a little over an hour, I think. I woke up around 10ish to that familiar groggy, nauseous feeling. I had to wait an hour or so before they discharged me. I felt like such an old lady when I hobbled into the wheelchair. I wasn't supposed to put much weight on my left foot since surgery was on that side. And my right foot was screaming in pain from the IV.
But whatever. I'm fine despite some pain. The incision site is hurting a lot today, but the vicodin is helping, along with constant ice packs on it. For as much as this hurts, I keep telling myself that it's nothing compared to the recovery from the doublay. I should be up and at 'em by the end of next week. Sadly, I can't lift Charlie for 6 weeks, but we'll manage somehow. The best part is looking down and NOT seeing a giant lump anymore!! Yay for being lumpless!!!
Okay, remember Sam the humpless camel, well maybe dad should write a poem about the lumpless Melissa! These surgeries just aren't coming easy for you are they, but you are a trooper and we are so proud of you. Keep up the fighting spirit and you will be 100% soon. Love Mama
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