Post Op Mania

Hi Louie.  I had no idea I would react so badly to being left alone.  I expected so much more from him.  I know I wouldn't have done that if the shoe were on the other foot.  I have forgiven him, not that he is sorry for anything! I have also taken my outer bandages off today leaving the clear strips over the incisions.  I know our Surgeon has taken quite a bit out of each breast but you wouldn't know it.  On Monday everything moved so quickly after I left radiology (they are going to have to drag me in screaming and kicking next time!).  Each member of her team introduced themselves to me and they all had beaming smiles on their faces- that calmed me down somewhat - that and the "happy" drug they gave me.  I loved that there was one "token male" on her team - the assistant surgeon.  When I woke up I was given morphine for the pain but have not needed anything since - but the right breast is still itchy.  I expected drains - but have none - I don't know what that means - whether that is good or bad.  Our  Surgeon took out the 3 nodes using the same incision as the cancer - quite remarkable really.  In about 1999 I had a lumpectomy on the left breast - benign - but it appears I have a lot of calcifications going on.  She took 3 out of the left breast that showed abnormal cells.  She did indicate that if this is going to persist  I would be better off having double mastectomy.  Bring it on - I have no problem with that at all.  I just want to get on with my life.  Oh, did I mention ct scan picked up a 6cm seemingly benign parovarian cyst (means it grows on the outside) on my right ovary that needs to come out asap.  I have had this cyst for as long as I can remember but never this big.   Dr Laura did say there is a strong link between breast cancer and ovarian cancer and it has to go.  So much to look forwrard to..... Talk to you soon honey.  When my emotions settle down we will go for that coffee.  Love suziexx