Yes. I’m afraid I have not passed through the veil — not yet, anyway — and to make matters worse, there seem to be no ill effects to even slow me down.
My excellent son schlepped me to the Mayo Hospital at 5:00 this morning. You can imagine his delight (and mine) at having to get up at 4:00 a.m. to accomplish this chore. However, that turned out to be a good thing, because it put us at the head of the schedule. After endless prep, signing of papers, and discussion, they rolled me into the OR right at 7:30. We were outta there at 10:30.
I escaped in one (slightly reduced) piece! Despite the dire predictions that I would be throwing up, staggering around, even more hopelessly confused than I normally am, and at risk of falling into the toilet should I dare to sit down on the thing, in the aftermath I’ve been feeling just fine. The IV insert hurt more than the boob job.
Because I’m allergic to aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen, they wrote a prescription for oxycodone. At the Mayo pharmacy, it cost all of four bucks! But another four bucks down the drain, because it appears I won’t be needing it. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d say the pain has risen to about a 2-minus. At the moment it’s negligible. Meanwhile, I’ve been chasing around the house, cleaning up dog mess (M’hijito kindly cleaned up the second one), puttering in the kitchen, eating, and the like. Tried to take a nap, but apparently something they gave me works a little like pseudoephedrine, in that I can not close my eyes and keep them shut. So we’ll be watching Netflix for awhile this evening: maybe that will put me to sleep! 😀
The surgical bra they wrapped around me is what we used to call a “Brunhilda bra”: capacious and all-encompassing. It actually is like the kind of bra that I used to wear and have tried (with hilarious lack of success) to find, only on steroids. If its design could be copied in a pared-down version, it would be exactly what I’ve been wanting: no chest-gouging underwires and no stupid Dixie cups!
While I was still nodding in La-La Land after the procedure, the surgeon met with M’hijito and told him there was NO WAY the pathologist’s report would show any spread of disease. Hot damn.
Of course, I’ve heard a wind like that blow before…so time, rather than speculation, will tell.
One of my associates in the editing biz (who has survived some major life-threatening episodes) was amazed at today’s outcome. Says he: “Maybe there’s something to prayer, after all!”
Thank GOODNESS. So glad to hear you’re feeling this good afterward.
So glad! Was so much hoping for a great outcome like this! Prepare to be a bit sorer tomorrow, but shouldn’t get worse after that 🙂
It’s really not noticeably worse today, either. That surgeon must be every bit as good as everyone who knows her claims she is. Maybe even better…
What great news! And for the Doc to go out on a limb and say “NO WAY” it spread has to send you “to the moon”. I can only imagine your son’s relief. And for the record…loving the $4 meds at the Mayo…Thank you for sharing the good news.
So happy to see this! Your surgeon has to be very sure to tell you that. Best wishes for a very speedy return to “normal”!
In your neighborhood you could sell those oxy’s at 20 bucks a pop, and make all your money back! Haha, just kidding. Hear that NSA? just a little joke!
Glad you came through with flying colors, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for the path report.
LOL! The same thought had crossed my mind. Alas, though, we haven’t been able to persuade any of the local dealers to join the Scottsdale Business Association, so I have no contacts in that industry. 😆
Tough old bird. Enjoy the weekend and carp the dime.
Heh heh…I did spot a dime on the floor of the kid’s car. Naturally, I grabbed it.
I’m glad you came through the procedure with flying colors and minimal discomfort. Take care, don’t strain yourself just because you feel good. ;o)
So happy for you! Glad to hear that things went better than suggested, and you are feeling good.
As for the bra – I kind of liked the old pointy ones. They worked better, at least when new, for those of us with larger chests. Maybe you can modify the one you have once it has completed its task.
Best wishes for a continued “better” going on from here.
Heeeee! I have a very funny pointy-bra story from Back in the Day. Not sure it’s good for mixed company, though. It involves a cup of coffee and a very confused young man…
Feel totally free to send it to me!! It sounds like a great story.
Somewhere in my house, I may still have one of those old bras. I kept a few things I liked from the old days LOL. You know, a mini-skirt, a paisley print wool dress, the epaulet from my band uniform [got rid of the jacket], other memory things.
I would recommend trying a wrapped ice bag on the site for pain relief if needed. It helped me to avoid taking pain meds.
So glad the procedure went well for you.
Yeah, something like that is working really well. You can use baggies filled with frozen peas or corn, which packs nicely wherever you please. Or also I like to take a damp washcloth, fold it in quarters, lay it flat inside a Ziplock bag, and freeze it either laying flat or draped over something to make it fit a desired curve. Either of these make great DIY cold packs!
So glad to hear that all went better than expected! 🙂
Tough old dame, FaM is…
Glad it went well.
Glad to hear it!