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Update on my Mom - out of surgery!
Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:18pm

So my mom had her surgery to remove the tumor last Friday, as most of you know. Today she got great news - the tumor is benign!!

But then there's the downside. Yesterday she had an area of her breast that got hard as a rock and very painful. She went to the surgeon, who was very surprised by the size of this area and tried to aspirate to see if there was infected or mucky fluid there, but nothing came back. She told my mom to ice it and come back today to determine if she would have to do surgery to clean out the area.

So my mom iced it, and she went back to the surgeon this afternoon. She got the good news that the tumor was benign, but then she got the bad news that she has to have surgery under general anesthesia on Friday to clean out the problem area and insert a drain, which will stay in place until Monday afternoon.

Obviously, we're psyched about the fact that she doesn't have cancer, but my mom is really bummed about having to have more surgery. Additionally, her last surgery she just was given some light sedation, but local anesthesia, so she's worried about this one having to have general anesthesia, breathing tube, whole works. I know she'll do just fine, but it really sucks that she has to have surgery again....

So - just askin to continue the prayers and vibes for a little bit longer...if y'all don't mind! I would definitely appreciate it!!

Hugz,
Carrie

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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #1 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:30pm Im on it, Kid!!!!!
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #2 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:31pm Of course, Carrie. Good news about the tumor--but sorry to hear about the additional surgery. Let us know how it goes, okay? Best wishes, George
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #3 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:31pm All we have Carrie for your mom. Barry&Angie
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #4 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 10:07pm Count me in too, Carrie. Hugs Carol
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DonnaH_again Ex Member	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #5 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 10:13pm The highs and lows are awful, aren't they Carrie? Your Mom will be included in my tirade of prayers tomorrow while Judy's in surgery. Hang in there, girl. Your Mom's leaning on you now.
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Re: Update on my Mom
Reply #6 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 10:32pm

Hang in there and give your mom a hug for me. I lost mine to cancer 12 years ago. Glad to here the tumor was benign.

Positive healing vibes on there way.

~Kris

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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #7 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 11:22pm Lots of vibes and the like from here too. Charlie
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Lizzie2 CH.com Sponsor Offline "L'Chaim"~Hebrew Toast~"To Life" Posts: 4824 Boothwyn, PA Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #8 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 2:07am Thanks all! It means an awful lot to me!!! Between my mom and her surgeries and me and my recovery and "bumps" - we are quite the pair right now!! haha... Hugz, Carrie
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Re: Update on my Mom
Reply #11 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 4:06am

Carrie,
more prayers are on their way for you mom. I'm glad about the good news.

You and your mom have been on my mind a lot. I'm so glad that good news arrived - my family is still waiting. I found out on Sunday that my aunt is going through pretty much the same than your mom is, her surgery is soon (not sure about the day, though). In her case, though, it's not looking as sunny and bright... Sad

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Gator Ex Member	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #12 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 7:38am All my best for your Mom and for you, Carrie. Mike
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom Reply #13 - Jun 12^th, 2008 at 12:57am All the best wishes and prayers going up for you and mom. You both deserve a break! Wishing you well, Ray
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Re: Update on my Mom
Reply #15 - Jun 12^th, 2008 at 10:51pm

Thanks again, everyone.

She has to be at the hospital at 8am tomorrow for a 10am surgery. Unfortunately, I will not be there this time. I had had to cancel a doctor's appt last Friday to take her to the 1st surgery (which I was very glad to do!!), but I moved the appt to tomorrow - and can't cancel again. Last time, however, my dad was out of town getting my grandmother moved into assisted living (and it couldn't be rescheduled), and this time he will be taking her tomorrow.

After my appointment tomorrow, I am going to go out to my parents' house - I'll go to the hospital if she is still there, or else I'll see them at home. My appt is also at 10, but in the city, so I'm not sure when I'll get out to the hometown - but probably she will still be in the hospital when I get there.

Anyway - thanks so much again for the vibes and prayers! It means more than I can even say!

Hugz,
Carrie

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Re: Update on my Mom
Reply #17 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 12:56pm

I just talked to my mom! She's out of surgery, out of recovery, and back in the ambulatory care center. She has a bad headache, but other than that, she's ok. She also had a bad headache after the surgery last week, so something they give her for sedation must cause headaches in her.

The surgery went well, and they inserted a JP drain. I asked my mom last night if that's what they were inserting, and she said that the doctor didn't tell her the name of it - only that it was about the size of a macaroni noodle. I was a little perplexed wondering how this macaroni noodle sized drain was going to hold whatever it needed to drain out - or would it just be draining onto sterile gauze, or what? Well...now we know it IS a JP drain - the part inserted into her is the size of the macaroni noodle, and then it's got the JP bulb attached to it. So they told her how to empty it out and everything. Skeeves her out!

But all should be well now - she'll be coming home in a little bit, and she wasn't sure what they were giving her for pain - I'm sure my dad will pick it up. She'll be resting this weekend (this time, she has to! Last weekend, she didn't rest as much as I would have liked!), but she is planning on going to work Monday and then they'll take the drain out later that day. And that should be it!

I'm about to leave the apartment to drive out there as I have some things I have to take care of, and I want to see how she is doing/spend time with her.

Thanks again for all the vibes and prayers! I know they have helped, and it means a lot to me!!

Hugz,
Carrie

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Rosybabe CH.com Alumnus Offline "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!! Posts: 3584 Houston, TX Gender:	Re: Update on my Mom - out of surgery! Reply #18 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 1:00pm I am happy to hear you Mom got out well of her surgery. I will be praying for a full recovery! Hugs Rosy.
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