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While not the prettiest thing, I now have a medical bracelet. Since my lymph nodes were removed, I can develop lymphodema at any time & must be very careful about not breaking the skin or cutting off circulation. No IV, blood pressure or shots for my right arm.

At least it's from Tiffany's. Thanks bestie!

Pathology Report

I had my drains removed today & received great news. I responded so well to chemo that my 8-10 cm tumor shrunk to 1.5mm. And no cancer was found in my lymph nodes (if only they knew that before they removed them). Yippee! My dr. even hesitated a bit when he started talking about radiation as if maybe I don't need it. He then said, "Well see what the radiation oncologist says." Things seem a little brighter already!

Home Sweet Home

I'm already home. The surgery went well & I'm not in that much pain. Of course when I have to do the arm stretches it is painful but I have percocet.

One more step completed & one step closer to normal life!

Surgery

Tomorrow is the big day. While I'm sad to say good-bye to one of the girls, I'm more afraid of the anesthesia. My friend said, "Pretend he's your bartender & he's giving you a really strong drink."
Bottoms up!

On another note, I've been trying to explain the situation to our oldest. Very hard to do. Basically we've told him mommy's breast is sick & the dr is going to remove it.
He asks, "What about the nipple?"
I respond, "He's going to take that too but I'll get a new one."
Him: "No! No! No! I like that nipple" & starts to cry.
Me: "Ok. Ok. I'll tell the dr. we should keep the nipple & see what he says."
Him: "Ok, mommy. Thank you. I love you."

2 days later I return from my oncologist.
Him: "Mommy did you tell the dr. we have to keep your nipple."
Me: "Yes honey. He said he'll try."
The little guy has an amazing memory!