While that statement can mean many things, for me it means......MY DRAINS ARE OUT!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, you don't know (or some of you do actually) how fantastic that feels! Five weeks those darn things were hanging out of each side. Yes, I know the benefits and appreciate what they were doing for me. However, they were very annoying from a trying to get through the day standpoint. (Showering - ugh!, Blousey tops that hid the bulbs - ugh! You get the point!)
Now I have about a 5 - 7 day "risk" period to further watch for infection and to make certain my body absorbs the fluids. The Doctor said, getting through this upcoming weekend will be key.
Night One with drains out was a little more painful than I had expected (Perc and Val were my friends). Night Two was great! I actually was able to roll on my side (VERY carefully) and sleep like that. After five weeks of "flat on my back" sleeping, that felt wonderful! And I moved into my Big Girl bed! :-) No more couch for me (except for napping). Still can't sleep with Steve....he has been known to flail around at times which would not be good right now. Was that TMI?!
Also received another "fill" while at the Doctor's office. Very strange sensation! It makes you feel like a "DD" or bigger, but that is just the "tissue expanders" working their magic. (Todd - get your mind out of the gutter!)
Overall, my energy has been pretty good and I was feeling much stronger. Drains out (and the fill) causing a slight set-back due to the tenderness they have caused. But still trying to walk (although gliding is actually preferable - no bouncing welcome here) at least once a day.
It is pretty easy to update everyone on my physical state. My mental state is a bit more challenging. I have a feeling there will be many phases on that front.
My "Coming Out" party was a delicious dinner at Maggiano's with a glass of wine. Yes, I have my wine taste buds back. I didn't want to alarm anyone but was getting quite worried they might be gone forever.
Thanks to all for your congratulatory messages on the No Chemo! It was and remains to be quite a relief!
Have a great day! Remember to celebrate my "Coming Out" tonight! :-)
XOXOXO to all
Susan
Glad to hear you are still speeding down the road to recovery and rest assured, I'll keep my gutterish thoughts to myself although it was tempting to share them!
ReplyDeletesusan - great news about no chemo - my mom did the tamoxifen and she was fine - she had a masectomy when she was 70 - no chemo - just the tamoxifen for 5 years and never had another drop of cancer in her body
ReplyDeletei can't believe you expected Todd to get his mind out of the gutter and not share those thoughts -if he did that then he wouldnt' be the Toddster we all know and love :)
anne
A glass of wine? She's comin' back! Can't wait to share a 'celebration' glass with you!
ReplyDeleteShari
Susan - so happy to hear the great news that there will be no chemo or radiation in your future!! Wonderful news. You sound so positive and upbeat - you continue to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteKathy Garrett