Post Op Status

So, as you know from Bob's blogposts, the surgery went well and I am doing pretty well postop (thank goodness for good medication!!!). The marquan (like novacaine) pump lasted until Friday when Denise (my sister and an RN) had to remove the catheters. They were so deeply imbedded we had to call the doctor's office to find them and figure out how to remove them. Luckily, the surgical tech who had put them in was there and gave us detailed instructions. So, now I'm down to four tubes instead of six. On Monday, I am hoping to have at least two drains removed when I see the plastic surgeon. I'm getting kind of tired of looking (and feeling like) the bionic woman with all my appartus! But, all in all, I am only moderately uncomfortable and am only using extra strength tylenol to manage the discomfort. I also had a Reiki session on Friday and that helped a lot too (as did Mary's calming and soothing demeanor).

Of course, all of your positive thoughts, prayers, cards, posts and flowers have helped enormously so I thank you for your positive healing wishes. So, I'm off to rest again (who would think that reading, watching TV, and posting to blogs would be so tiring!!).

Renie