Woohoo!!!

Drains are out!  Thanks be to God!

I called the surgeon's office yesterday and said two of the drains had less than 30cc of output (which was the guideline for removal).  They said to come into the office at 8 this morning to have them checked.  I never knew a doctor came into an office that early:)  Of course I took a pain pill before I left this morning because the term "yank it out" didn't sound very pleasant.  Once he examined them he decided to take out all 3 because one was getting a little red and he was worried about infection.  I babbled like a Chatty Cathy doll (some of you are too young to know what that is!) to distract myself from the procedure.  What a feeling of relief!  I texted my nurse navigator at 9:00 am and asked if it was too early for a celebration.

The actual incisions are healing well also.  He removed what sutures needed to be and I do not see him again for 4 months.  I also received an all clear to begin some stretching exercises assigned by the physical therapist.  My range of motion has definitely been compromised but I will diligently work at getting that back.

After we came home Rick crashed!  I think he has been under just as much stress as I have been and his body needed to rest.  On the other hand I am trying to keep from jumping up and down.  I will sleep well tonight.

It is a cold cloudy day in Missouri but the sun is shining brightly in my little part of the world.

Thank you dear Lord for holding me up on this journey.