December 2, 2018
Hi everyone!
So it’s 6 days post-op and I am doing pretty good! Pain is tolerable and I am able to get up, walk around and reach for things. I am soooooooooo tired. Literally could sleep all day and all night long. I mean everyone knows I like my sleep but dang this is to another level haha! I have 2 drains that hang from either side called JP drains. People say they are annoying but they don’t bother me too much. I have an appointment with my plastic surgeon on Wednesday and hopefully I get clearance to take them out then. We will see! I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how the actual area looks. The expanders were placed at the same time as the mastectomy so you can see the edges of the expander and then I have a strip of gauze placed horizontally in the center of each breast held down by clear tape. Everything looks really nice (or nicer than I thought at least). And emotionally I’m doing fine! It’s not like I was large breasted before lol you can’t even tell I had a double mastectomy 😂
Jamie got his MRI results on Friday and we found out he has a complete ACL and meniscus tear. Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and recovery could be up to 6 months. I yi yi! Between my parents, in-laws, sis&bro, and Aunties someone has been taking care of us and the kids 24-7. For someone who hates to ask for help… this is killing me ☹️ I feel like such a burden. But we literally don’t have a choice. I can only lift 5 pounds right now and Jamie can’t bear any weight on his leg. I’m hoping my recovery time isn’t too long! That way I can get back to taking care of my family ❤️ And not being able to pick up Andi or Zacky is killing me!!
As much as it sucks SO bad that Jamie and I are literally down for the count… the amount of love and support that is pouring in is just unbelievable! We are so fortunate!!!!
💗 Generous donations
💗 Meal train team
💗 Thoughtful gifts
💗 Family pitching in to take care of us
💗 Etc, etc, etc
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
KPOWPOW
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