Save the date AGAIN! Surgery has been moved up!

Yep!  We worked the medical team over and were successful in getting Patti's surgery date moved up!  The new date will be October 21st - 4:30pm.  This surgery will be no where near as invasive as the first. 

Patti had a great day today, as the tubes were taken out - can I get a BIG YAY!!?!!
She feels so much better.  She is now wrapped in big ace bandages as the continue to work though the process of reducing the fluids and preparing her for the next steps.

Here is what Patti's agenda will look like in the next few weeks to come:

• 10/16 - See the surgeon and verify all is going well with the recovery and ensure no fluid build up.
• 10/18 - Radiologist - General visit to discuss what may be next, just in case radiation is considered.
• 10/21 - Surgery!  Remove more nodes and PRAY PRAY PRAY for no additional cancer cells. If they do find more, we got this anyway.....but less is better!
• 10/31 - Follow up with the reconstructive surgeon and plan the next steps.

What happens after all of this stuff?  It depends.  Once we know ALL of the details of the original surgery (via pathology report), Patti can begin her "get well" journey.  Also, the results of the second surgery will dictate the plan as well.  Lots to digest in the next few weeks......buckets of prayers are always welcome!

What will help Patti (besides all of the love and support of friends and family) will be what they call "Cancer Rehab".  This is a program designed specifically to help patients get back to their normal routine and life.  Some of the activities include:

• Exercise program
• Scar massage
• Dietitian care - they will help her stay well as she goes through Chemo
• Counseling when needed
• and more (Hey, I'm over 50 and cannot remember everything - hee hee)

All good stuff to help Patti feel well while undergoing treatment and get her mind thinking "recovery".  It will also keep her busy while she cannot work and if I were a betting person, she will meet new friends who will be in the same (or similar) position, who can only help her, as we know she will be eager to help them!

That's our Patti!

Have a great day - Patti did :-)