Thursday 20 November 2014
Nodes news and musical unrest
Another quick update before some much needed rest....overnight was not so restful. Always the case in a multi-person multi-gender room, but had a musical neighbour (kind of like my piano man) who is very nice but actually sang (literally) in his sleep as well as did some moaning snoring kind of thing to which he was totally oblivious to but even with my hearing aids out I was not ;) In any case, managed to learn how to get up for the washroom through the night (with the assistance from nurse Marie detaching my automated leg socks first) gradually although the pain on each side where the drains are was a bit much with such movement. Saw Dr. Graham this AM before he left for his clinic at the Foothills and my incisions looked good to him. Also clarified that he only took the sentinal node as when biopsied it showed no unusual cells (full pathology still to come to confirm of course) which is positive news. He did think I could use another day in hospital just to give the drains a bit more time and to watch for swelling as well as keep the pain management going, which I am not opposed to at all. Physio came by to do the briefing on post op homework, and now I'm finally going to try for some more sleep:) Overall, discomfort and pain aside, I'm doing well and feel some relief mentally knowing everything's out. Certainly feel the love and energy and prayers from far and wide and am so grateful. Mahalo. Danke. Grazie. Cheers.
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Thank you Tricia. The fact that you are on your blog with all of us is incredible.
The news about no unusual cells in the sentinel node sounds very positive. Hopefully the full pathology report will confirm that. That will be the focus of our prayers for now, along with prayers for rest, healing, comfort and pain begone. You are definitely in our minds and hearts.
With much love,
Bob & Mary Ellen
Thank you for keeping us informed about all that is happening. We continue to keep you in our thoughts, and send kindest greetings to you and your family. We hope you will get lots of rest to speed the healing.
Lots of love,
Bob and BJ
Dear Tricia,
Somehow you are juggling our longing to hear from you with your own more pressing need to find comfort and rest in the early hours after your surgery. Your updates are pure gift to us. You sound so calm and confident - just like the Tricia we know and love!
It is very good to learn that your doctor wants you to spend enough time in the hospital to be sure that things are going well for you. Based on his conversation with you, our hopes are soaring as you wait for the detailed pathology report.
We hope you get a better night's sleep tonight, free of discomfort, pain and distractions. We are imagining you now, being held firmly in the healing arms of Sleep. Good night and God bless you, Tricia.
Love, Louise and Dave
Thanks for the update Tricia and for sharing your latest news. We are sending you healing thoughts and hope you get a good nights rest. Xoxo Mireille and Mike
Sending so much love and light to you, Tricia! Xoxoxo
Barb and Curtis
Hi, Tricia,
It's Friday morning here in Scotland. In fact, it's almost noon. We hope sleep came gently to you during your extra night in the hospital.
I just want to relay a sentence from an email message I received from Margaret after she read your latest post. She says, it's "good to know all the love and energy is reaching Tricia".
Your contacts DO let us know that, wherever we are in the world, you feel our presence and support. That's great!
Love you lots, Louise
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