The Hermit Club

Jazzygirl

Pork roast and potatoes were delish! Night hermits.

Teka

No doubt, delicious!

*Sweet Dreams*

wirdgirl118

hugs to our two ladies going into surgery tomorrow! Let us know how you are doing afterwards. We'll be with you, all the way!

OncoWarrior

.

magdalene51

Hi Ladies! Surgery was pretty much a breeze; last pain pill about 3-1/2 hours ago and I'm still doing ok, had little blood loss, no nausea, started eating right away, have a little bit of headache, incision site is pretty painful but bearable, I'll go home tomorrow. It's strange to look down and see nothing tho. That will take some getting used to I guess.

No recon for me, heard too many horror stories. Don't need em. Hubs said he fell in love with me before he met the "girls" so he's ok with that. 

SallyS70

Magdalene, I am happy to hear that your surgery went well.  Thanks for checking in and take good care of yourself.

camillegal

Mag I'm so glad u checked in and U'r DH sounds so sweet. And certainly hope no pain for u.

I hope Basia checks in soon.

I'm sorry I was MIA I was gone for most of the weekend and busy with phone calls today and just worn out. But I love to hear when surgeries are over and done with.

The pics are beautiful and Jazzy u dinner sounded great.

Our neighbor stopped over today and she's a retired nurse and asked me what Urologist I will be seeing, and she said that was hers and she was wonderful--So I was glad to hear that.

Basia

Hi Ladies! thank you for all the good vibes, positive energy and prayers! I feel great!  I don't know if its because I am still high on all the meds they gave me at the hospital, but regardless, I feel good. Much better than I thought I would.  I even went to the park with my husband and the kids this evening to watch them ride their 2-wheelers, he took them there this afternoon to teach them and they were so excited to show me  

Now the next waiting game begins…pathology report should be in next week and thats when the real fun begins.

Thanks again!

Basia

Magda, so happy you are doing so well after surgery! 

I didn't see the last few posts when I responded earlier..oops

camillegal

Basie glad u'r feeling so well, just remember to relax a little.

Jazzygirl

Mag and Basia- I was not expecting to hear from you today but thanks for letting us know you are through surgery. The drugs do make you feel good for awhile, and make sure you get a good script for meds to help with any pain when you leave. I am not one that likes to take a lot of stuff, but when it comes to surgery and pain, I am no martyr. 

Quick recovery and keep us posted on the path report (be sure you get a copy for your files too....)

SallyS70

Basia, good to hear that you could watch the kids ride their bikes.

sandpiper1

wowza.....M and B. Wonderful news that your surgeries went well and both of you are feeling better than expected. Hugzz all around

magdalene51

Going home in just a bit. Doc was happy. Dressed myself. Walked around. All good. 

camillegal

 

SallyS70

magdalene ... glad to hear you are able to go home ... enjoy your own bed.

Teka

*Hermits*

YES, magdalene & Basia on the mend!

sandpiper1

Happy hump day bada$$ hermies!

Teka

Teka

I love this photo!

magdalene51

Been having a horrible headache and attendant irritability today. I think it's the oxy doing it, plus I waited too long between doses this morning. About to empty drains.

I've just gone over the discharge papers they sent home with me. There's nothing about when I can shower or bathe, or about what I can/can't do, etc. There's a post op sheet with little boxes for them to mark off, nothing marked. Just, call the doc for an appointment, but they put my PCP not surgeon.

Guess they thought I was capable of making common sense decisions for myself? Nah.

Teka

Sorry, about the lousy day!

I've always been sent home with vague discharge papers.

OncoWarrior

.

magdalene51

They sent me home with my drains tucked into a corset-like contraption which doc said I didn't need to continue to wear.  When we emptied them last night we pinned them to the men's tank top I was wearing. I didn't like that, though, because as they filled, they pulled the shirt down. 

I had picked up a front close cotton sports bra at Walmart before the surgery, and the cups are just big enough to hold the drains. No contact with sutures, and it's pretty comfortable. This works.

Also, my sweet husband has gifted me with an iPad mini that he no longer needed for work. My other iPad works fine but it is a bit heavy to handle while I'm recuperating. He also invested in an uninterruptible power supply for our new pit group, which has electric controls, which is great for me, not having to manhandle a lever, but was a pain when we had a power outage last week. This way I won't be stuck.

I swear, sometimes he's as bad as a woman with his retail therapy. But he's been a good manager and planner, so he has made sure that we won't feel too pinched with medical expenses. I'm so blessed to have him. He has not left my side since I got out of recovery. Slept on the couch end of the pit group last night. But he has to go back to work tomorrow, so I'm going to insist he sleep in our bed tonight. I actually rest pretty well here, and if I'm in my bed, I'd be trying to find a way to sleep on my tummy, or at least on my side, and I can't be doing that.

Hey Basia, how's your recovery coming along?

Jazzygirl

Mag- glad to hear you are on the mend. It was a number of days before I could shower but had double lumpectomy not full mastectomy. Any chance they set you up with any home health/nurses that will be checking in on you? They can sometimes help you with those post discharge questions. Oxy gives me headaches too, but also helps me to sleep.

Basia- hope you are also on the mend.

Teka- I love that horse picture! I used to ride horses a lot as a younger person and have ended up under them a few times! Made me LOL!

Cami, Sally, Lily, Onco, Blondie, Ducky and all my other friends here, hoping you are doing okay this week!

OncoWarrior

.

SallyS70

Jazzy, I am doing okay.  Had my second meditation session this week.  It turns out the meditation therapist is also a life coach.  Since I really find her able to zero in on my issues, I plan to see her again as a life coach.  The 2 sessions designed for meditation instruction were provided for free by my cancer institute through a grant.  

I have been wondering about Ducky because I haven't seen a post from her recently.  I hope she is well and thinking about summer fun at the shore.

SallyS70

Yes, Basia please check in ... (((hugs))).

magdalene51

Apparently the irritability was from waiting too long for pain meds. Also, hormones, lack of. Hot flashes & night sweat again. Criminy. Feeling much better today except my knee is hurting really bad. I'm back on Celebrex, but it is just aching. I hate to take ibuprofen with everything else, but one dose might just give me a boost.

Also, tape is itching me. Not everywhere, just on my back.

camillegal

Mag u'r so fortunate to have such a DH, u must really be a special lady. U do sound like it's a little better but don't wait to let pain get a hold of u, it's harder to get rid of then. Oh common sense after surgery, no such thing.

Basia how are u doing??? I hope OK.

Teka I really LOL at that pic---love it

Jazzy u must be busy--Slow down u move to fast--got to make the morning last--oops I thought I made that up for a minute.