...all the time. I think I am turning the corner. Stretching out the intervals between pain meds. Drains are putting out less fluid (sorry, gross, I know) and will probably come out tomorrow. I have a follow up appt with the plastic surgeon tomorrow to hopefully remove the drains (Yay!). David changed my dressings last night. Wish he was a little more qualified, but oh well, we did our best. We (me, mom, and David) had our first stand-up look in the mirror, and...not so bad! I don't look like I used to, but it's not too scary. I do look a bit like Frankenstein's bride, but this is a work in progress. I was pleasantly surprised, and kept reminding myself (like Dorrie told me to) that the cancer is gone. It's GONE! And I am getting better...all the time :)
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| This is from Mother's Day this year. Just a little while ago, before the storm hit. Sorry, Mike. I wasn't supposed to put in any more pictures of David, but I don't have many without him! |
SO happy to read this post! You are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWe truly appreciate your keeping us updated on your progress and we love you. XOXO Sydney
beautiful family picture!!
ReplyDeletegood stuff on the drains! i bet david did a pretty good job with them! i am sure that the kids were glad to be home. where will they be this week?
let us know how the appt goes tomorrow, we will be thinking "drain removing thoughts"!
love you!
Really cute family. David not so much.
ReplyDeleteYou look good Lauri!
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