Vicki had her surgery today. She was in excellent spirits, and ready to get this over with. After two hours of surgery, the first procedure was done (mastectomy). The surgeon said the procedure went very well. They ended up removing four lymph nodes, all of which tested negative for the presence of cancerous cells. This was great news and we were all relieved. The second procedure (reconstruction) also ended up being a success, and couldn't have gone any better.
After a total of four hours of surgery, and a couple hours of recovery, we were able to visit her. She was very uncomfortable and in a lot of pain, but still maintained her sense of humor. We knew she was just fine when the nurse came in and asked, "what kind of pain medication do you want?" Vicki replied, "what kind of wine do you have?"
Vicki sends her love, and wants to let everyone know that she has her pink singing pig in her room. She hopes you all have a wonderful last couple of days before break starts.
We all thank you for your kind words, and wish you all well!
Love,
Chuck, Jackie, and Tyler
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Vicki,
ReplyDeleteWe are so HAPPY that your surgery went so well and that no other cancer cells were detected! When you get home and feel up to it I will share a glass of your favorite pain medicine with you. I will see you soon,
take care. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Deb and Jim
Chuck, Vicki, Tyler, & Jackie,
ReplyDeleteJohn Olson has kept us updated from the BG updates he receives. So happy to hear that surgery went so well. We are thinking of every one of you and have you in our thoughts and especially in our prayers.
Sending very warm hugs & much love,
Bob, Linda, Stephen, & Bjorn Johnson
Vicki, I'm so glad that surgery went well and the news is so positive. Keep those pain meds (in any form) coming!
ReplyDeleteJoan Magnuson
Vicki,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that the surgery went well and that the news was good about the surrounding lymph nodes. I loved your comment about the wine to help with the pain! Take care and we will have a toast of wine together soon!
Yvonne Carter
Vicki-
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that all of the surgery is over and you can start to heal! We can't wait for you to be well and join us again at BG. Don't let them tell you that can't drink wine with pain killers...
-Stephanie Vleck
hi vicki... you are missed! big time around here! it's been wonderful hearing the smile in your voice over the phone the past couple of days... granted the medication helps... which it should be doing!!!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing you soon... i promise i won't stay too long... just long enough to get my 'vicki fix' -- God's blessing to you today and for always... love ya... your fruit of the vine friend... gloria
hi girlfriend...what good news! i'm sure things are pretty rough right now...but in time you will be able to have that glass of wine and it won't have to be for the pain! rest and get better. you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. lovge ya...cheryll
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Vicki! Hope you're feeling better every day! Keep your feet up and let everyone wait on you. Thinking of you every day! Love ya, Jill
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