Post op - Home!
Operation went well - had awake intubation, again (i think it is what I will always have/need in the future). They ask how much do I want to remember - I think "Are you kidding - why ask!!!" - but I say "Nothing!" (all I remember is my nose being sprayed and the throat sprayed then saying it tasted awful - next thing was being woken in recovery).
Apparrently it took longer to get me safely intubated and asleep than it did to do the op itself - I know how to be difficult! Left breast gone, one large sentinal node gone. initial pathology says good margins all round (but have heard that before then full path found more surgery needed - so will wait for that). 15 mm, Grade 2 tumour. Waiting also to see if it is hormone receptive or not.
Glad my surgeon is the first one who took my thyroid out and has been kept informed about all else that has happened. Definitely no radiation later - already had heaps. And advised against any chemo as any benefits would be far outweighed by negatives in my case, taking everything into consideration.
Told me they will just about be keeping me under a microscope anyway for the next few years - to make sure I don't give them any more surprises! Very happy to have such a lovely team of specialists, etc who all know and work well together through all I have been through.
So all good for now. Had expected to have a bit of pain but, with nerves cut, etc, have had almost no pain. Was really surprised by that - happy though!
And so grateful to my supportive family, especially my hubby and 3 amazing sons (and can now add a lovely daughter-in-law to be too). Love them all! xxx
And thank you to those who have posted messages - every bit of support helps make a person's day a little lighter!
Tracy xxx
