Actually we meant to say "I left my PARTS in San Francisco" : Drains, drain tubes, drain containers, stitches and etc. Tuesday was a grueling day for all of us but especially for Karen. Getting ready to go, getting in the car, leaving for SF at 10:30AM, picking up Karen's sister Marsha near Sacramento, hitting heavy traffic in several spots along the way which delayed us nearly an hour and finally arriving at the Doctors with only 20 minutes to spare for a 2:45PM appointment. But it was an overall great news day. Pathology reports showed no cancer cells along the margins of the sternum and rib tips that were removed and that sufficient margins were removed beyond the tumor. Removal of the drain tubes (3) was a very painful procedure.....fortunately it didn't take long to do. It even hurt me and I was just watching......OUCH!! Removal of the stitches.........about a 100 or so, took way more time but not nearly as painful but no picnic either. He then put on a few band aids, answered a few questions, gave Karen a green light for a SHOWER on Weds (today YEAH!!) and we were "out-a-there" at 5:30PM. We expected long "commuter traffic" ride home but were pleasantly surprised with an "up to speed" trip all the way arriving here around 8:30PM. We answered a few phone calls, took a few pills (both of us) and hit the hay. WHEW!
Thank you Marsha for your company, your help, your expertise, and your sandwiches...they were delicious. We love you! Bye bye for now.
Dan, Dan the music man! I knew right away when I saw the title of today's post! You should have been writing this a long time ago. What great post! I am so happy that things are going well! I look forward to reading the posts every day!
ReplyDeleteJuanette, mom has a candy bowl right by her bedside and it works like a charm! (I've been telling everyone)
Love to all. Xo. Kelly
Horraayyyyyy!!!! What great news!!!! I'm so glad Marsh could make the trip with and that it's another phase that has now passed. Checking daily to see how everything is going. We leave for Cambodia tomorrow and should be able to give you a call from there. Looking forward to that and praising the Lord for your outcome thus far. Continue to send love, hugs and prayers. Denise and Steve
ReplyDeleteP.S. Dan, you are so funny!
Hooray!!! What Great News, we're all so happy for you both.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the daily exercising and the recovery will be quick.
Wonderful Post Dan.
We'll call as soon as we get some cell service.
All our Love,
Vic, Kelly and the Kids