Out-Patient Surgery

Today I had the final surgery of my breast reconstruction.  Mike and I left for UCLA at 5 am this morning and got home at 5 pm.  Not bad, a twelve-hour turnaround.  The surgery was for the nipples.  I know that sounds weird, but it's part of the process.  It only took 3-1/2 years.  I'm wrapped in an ace bandage for two days (pew!), and then I can take them off and just have to have light duty for a few weeks.  No heavy lifting.

Thank the Lord for getting me through the rough patches of that time and that I'm well enough now. And I have been feeling very well.  It's WONDERFUL!  Even my pain has decreased to almost nothing, which I don't know where that comes from.  Maybe physical therapy actually kicked in.  I'm thinking of postponing the pain injections.

We're back to L.A. on Sunday for a gymnastics meet with Hanna and a combined celebration of her 12th birthday.  She's growing up so fast.

Take care!  Thanks for checking in.