Patti's third and final surgery went very well! The day started at the surgical center with a 6:30am arrival. Patti went through the usual prep that unfortunately she has gotten used to over the past few months. From blood pressure, heart checks, needle poking here and there, warm blankets, and last by not least, the funny medicine that lets Patti sleep while they work their magic!
Prior to the surgery, Patti's doctor came in to see her and it was interesting to watch him prepare her for this event. He pulls out this little green mini pen and begins to draw on her, drawing lines and circles all over, as he planned his masterpiece.
The surgery lasted a few hours. When the doctor came out to see Mike and I, he stated that it went very well........ just as he had planned. Always glad to hear it directly from the doctor!
Patti has the dreaded drain hooked up to her again, however; the doctor did this as a precautionary measure. If Patti stays below 20ccs, the drain will be out by the weekend. Last check was 4pm, in which she was at 15ccs - yay!
Patti is very sore but in good spirits. Her pain from 11am until now has decreased significantly, and she is resting as we speak.
Overall, she is doing very well. I think she can finally rest and heal, as this is the last invasive surgery that she should have to endure.
Pray for a quick recovery and stay tuned for the next and final steps in Patti's Progress!
Stay warm!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Reconstruction Day
Just a quick update:
Overall, Patti has been in pretty good spirits and is anxious to get all of this behind her. On Monday (1/27), Patti will have her final surgery.
This should be the last time Patti has to go under the knife - yay!
An update will be sent tomorrow afternoon. Wish her luck!
Overall, Patti has been in pretty good spirits and is anxious to get all of this behind her. On Monday (1/27), Patti will have her final surgery.
This should be the last time Patti has to go under the knife - yay!
An update will be sent tomorrow afternoon. Wish her luck!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Bloodwork done and looking good! Next steps for Patti and dirty air?
Patti received her results from the blood work and everything looks perfect! This means we do not have to worry so much as she heads into her next phase with the upcoming surgery on January 27th.
Save the NEXT date!
Patti has secured another surgery date (March 13th) to scope down to the stomach and see what is causing all the drama in the tummy, as she continues to struggle with discomfort (acid - heartburn type stuff) throughout the day. She has good and bad hours all within one day - ugh :-/
With the crazy, cold and unpredictable weather we've seen over the past 1-2 weeks, it gets even crazier! We finally get a heat wave of 20 degrees and a "Particle Pollution?"
A notice was released a short time ago stating the following:
The notice, issued Thursday morning, indicates that fine particles suspended in the air have risen to a level where it’s unhealthy for people in sensitive groups.
Save the NEXT date!
Patti has secured another surgery date (March 13th) to scope down to the stomach and see what is causing all the drama in the tummy, as she continues to struggle with discomfort (acid - heartburn type stuff) throughout the day. She has good and bad hours all within one day - ugh :-/
With the crazy, cold and unpredictable weather we've seen over the past 1-2 weeks, it gets even crazier! We finally get a heat wave of 20 degrees and a "Particle Pollution?"
A notice was released a short time ago stating the following:
The notice, issued Thursday morning, indicates that fine particles suspended in the air have risen to a level where it’s unhealthy for people in sensitive groups.
- Sensitive groups are defined as people with heart and lung disease, older adults and children. People in affected groups are advised to reschedule strenuous activities.
- Fine particles come mostly from combustion sources, such as power plants, factories and other sources such as wood smoke.
- Particle pollution is often a winter phenomenon, while ozone, or smog, primarily occurs in warmer months.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Save the date and Happy New Year! Shots for...........................
Patti :-/ Lots of them to get her ready for surgery and to bring her to current.......
Patti had blood work done in prep for the reconstruction surgery, which is scheduled for January 27th, 2014.
While they were at it, Patti went for the Holy Grail and got a tetanus shot - why not?!
She also got an EKG - this was to check for damage to the heart due to the Neupogen (the drug to stimulate the bone marrow to create new white blood cells).
Chemo port was removed last week (12/27) and the steri strips were removed yesterday as well. Dr. Joe decided to put mini strips (not so adhesive but holding things together!)on for a few days longer to be sure the location where the chemo port healed properly.
And about that stomach ache she's had........doc thinks it "might" be a hiatal hernia..............more to come once we get that surgery date set and scope down there to see what's causing the problems Patti has been experiencing.
A special shout out to our sister Patrice! She brought Patti natural cancer fighting supplements that Patti wanted but couldn't afford (graviola and vitamin B17). Oh and by the way, that is the same name of the fighter plane that Patti had hanging from our bedroom ceiling when we were kids - yes, we planes hanging from our "girl" room! I am certain Patti will be happy to share more on this - just ask her!
Stay warm and be safe in these cold days to come!
Patti had blood work done in prep for the reconstruction surgery, which is scheduled for January 27th, 2014.
While they were at it, Patti went for the Holy Grail and got a tetanus shot - why not?!
She also got an EKG - this was to check for damage to the heart due to the Neupogen (the drug to stimulate the bone marrow to create new white blood cells).
Chemo port was removed last week (12/27) and the steri strips were removed yesterday as well. Dr. Joe decided to put mini strips (not so adhesive but holding things together!)on for a few days longer to be sure the location where the chemo port healed properly.
And about that stomach ache she's had........doc thinks it "might" be a hiatal hernia..............more to come once we get that surgery date set and scope down there to see what's causing the problems Patti has been experiencing.
A special shout out to our sister Patrice! She brought Patti natural cancer fighting supplements that Patti wanted but couldn't afford (graviola and vitamin B17). Oh and by the way, that is the same name of the fighter plane that Patti had hanging from our bedroom ceiling when we were kids - yes, we planes hanging from our "girl" room! I am certain Patti will be happy to share more on this - just ask her!
Stay warm and be safe in these cold days to come!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)