I think I'll get out more often at 6 am. The air is clean and pure, the roads are empty, the sunlight was low and warm, and it just felt good.
The doctor came in, as scheduled, at 6:30 sharp this morning, gave her the "once over" and said, "if you can find a ride home, you can leave this morning." It's nice to know a man with such life-saving skills has a sense of humor. We feel especially blessed to have this man. Many people think they have to go to Seattle or Spokane to get top-notch medical attention. I'm sure there are others just as good, but I'm convinced there is no one better than our doctor B, right here in the Tri-Cities. A couple of days ago I asked him how many of these operations he had performed. He said, "I stopped counting when it got into the thousands . . . about twenty years ago." Not only does he have all this wisdom from this experience, he's simply a very nice guy. We love him.
We got home about 10:30, it would have been earlier; but you know Lois, we had to stop at Wal-Mart and Albertson's on the way home. They had some sales going on cotton bras at Wal-Mart, and some narcotics at Albertson's that she needs.
Once home, we put our new bra on and padded up the left side real good with gauze and nylon stockings, sized things up, straightened, uplifted and then said, "Awesome." She looks great!
Change the dressing once a day, take the pain meds once every three to four hours, bathe beginning tomorrow - let the water run across the wound, no soap.
It's amazing: remove one total breast, stay one night the in the hospital, and go home the next day, and go ahead and get it wet on the next day. Of course there are excercises needed to get that left arm back in shape, it's weak; maybe I won't need James to mow the lawn afterall....??
The nurse who checked her out was kind. She tossed in some extra tape, gauze, and safety pins. I figure the bill on those items will be close to $350.
We're good, Lois is good, thanks to you all for your wonderful words of support and love!
We'll keep the posts going.
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5 comments:
Hallelujah!! And PTL! We are so thankful that surgery went well. Speedy recovery to you, Lois. Jim--stand firm, you can do it!
Love you both.
Hey Bud, Tell Lois that Ellen & I are thinking about her. It sounds pretty good right now. We will continue to pray for both of you. Tell Lois to hang in there.
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Harold & Ellen
Jim and Lois, You were in my prayers Monday. PTL you are home and on the recovery road. Rest and regain strength. Jim is a perfect fit as a nurse. Little brown Indian face under a nurse's cap! Love to all,
Aunt Bill
Aunt Bill is right, Jim...I'll have to go fetch a little white cap :)
Remember pain meds can be given before the whole four hours are up-and holding hands actually reduces the pain in women....according to the magazine I read last nite, cuz I was thinking about you two and my brain wouldn't shut down to sleep.
Love you Lois, and will do whatever you need for us to do.
And, love you too Jim. I won't find all the bargins on "stuff" needed at the store like Lois, but I'd errand run for you all day if you need it!
sleep tight tonight.very glad your are home, lois.
jo
Well well well its finally my turn to say something about this. First Lois I am thrilled that you are home and things are on the up and up. Brooke and I prayed the night before and I could feel the Lord's presence as I prayed and I knew everything was going to be alright in fact I told Brooke that after I prayed but you know Brooke always the skeptic. Anyways I am glad your back..Now wanna babysit tomorrow???? Ha Ha
Okay Jim I do know where the mower is and I would be more than happy to mow for you as long as you come over and watch the kids while I mow by myself in the peace and quiet at your house. And if Lois needs anything just make sure you giveher the pain meds before I get there so she wont need anything and then we have a deal. J/K you know whatever you need no matter what we are here.
Well Love you guys and if I know Lois she will be back to her oldself and calling at about 0700 tomorrow to see if we are awake yet.....
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