Well I'm BACK!
It's been a couple of weeks now since my last update. I suppose it is time for another. We made our second post-op trip to SF last Tuesday. Karen made the trip this time without being cocooned in foam, pillows and blankets. I can't say it was a fun trip for her .......... a little extra drugs, in retrospect, would have made it easier. But she fared quite well. Also, there was no need for a wheel chair this time around once we got there. We arrived 45 minutes early so we devoured a meatloaf (thank you Sherry) sandwich prepared from the previous nights leftovers (yum), a slice of zucchini bread (thank you Suzie) and a soda(thank you safeway) then headed to the plastic surgeon's office. The doctor tells Karen he is very pleased with her progress. He said she is where she should be ........pain and all. Changed her bandages. Then answered a few questions like ..... what the HECK did you do to me and how did you DO it? He patiently (pun intended) explained. Karen asked if he took pictures? He said he did and asked "are you sure you want to see them?" Karen immediately said she did. So he pulls out his cell phone and shows us! ME-OH-MY! .......... (anyone for a fillet of fish!) At one point Karen asks "whats that?" He says ...... your INTESTINES. Ohhhh nice. I just hope the pictures don't show up on u-tube sometime. Overall we were pleased with the visit. He tells her again .... DO NOT USE YOUR ARMS for another month ........ yea..... we are half way. He did say she could wash her face, brush her teeth, comb her hair, etc. as long as it didn't hurt. ANY pain .... don't do it. Karen pops an oxycodone, hops in the car, we grab another meatloaf sandwich and we are off to Auburn.
We return to SF on the 29th of July to visit the Thoracic surgeon. He will advise us as to the need for radiation (he thinks it won't be necessary but is currently seeking the advise of a radiologist). He will take a few x-rays to check out his work and check her progress generally.
Thanks to all for an abundance of cards, flowers, meals, prayers and support. We truly love and appreciate it.
Bye again,
Dan and Karen
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