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.
