Let survival continue.......

My surgery went very well!  Thank you Jesus!  Surgery to become a survivor took place on Thursday, November 6. It was a long day but no problem for me. I slept through the whole thing. My damily was surrounded by an awesome group of friends who I know prayed for peace throughout the day in addition to Godspeed recovery for me.

Surgery evening was really foggy for me but I do remember a succulent dinner that (yes when you haven't had anything to eat for 30 hours) consisted of orange Jello, beef broth, milk and apple juice.  Got to have a slumber party with my best pal Mal. I think we snored a few tunes. 

Friday I was blessed with many visitors both for me and my dear Abi. Had several laughs and some solid food all through the day and evening.  Friday's slumber party was with my sister Brenda and Abi.  You really feel loved when 4 teenagers choose th spend their evening in your hospital room with you and a another teenage boy and his girl come and bring you flowers. Count that 6 teenagers!

I am so proud of Abi and the way she is handling all of this. She has taken on the role of my private nurse.  She learned with my sisters how to empty my drains (4 of them) and has decided that she needs to this for because I would do it for her. She has been my weekend warrior nurse and tended to my every need. 

Thanks to all who have visited, brought food, sent or brought gifts or flowers. I feel so loved in many ways.  

What's next?  

Well that would be see Dr Medling one week from Monday and then I will hopefully get those precious little drains removed.

I really do feel like a warrior!  I have drain bags over each shoulder and hooked them in front with a caribeane so they won't fall behind me.  Kinda looks like a military vest and the drains look like grenades. Lookout cancer you are being evicted from this country called my body!