On Monday, Bob & I headed out to Boston for a Qigong appointment with Joe at noon, which was the perfect start. It was an amazing teatment, that put me in good stead for the day to follow. At 3:30, I had to go to get nuclear stuff shot into my nipple. Needless to say, I was NOT looking forward to that - but amazingly, it didn't hurt at all. Off to a good start. Bob and I walked around Boston all evening, and actually had a great time. We walked to the common, had dinner at Pierrot, a lovely French Restaurant, past the capital, and Beacon Hill.
Earlier, we checked into the MGH Beacon House, where we were able to rent a family suite run by the hospital. It was great as Krysta, Kenzie, Bob and myself could stay there, just a few blocks away from the hospital, for only $118 a night. The place was nice, with a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a beautful courtyard and roofdeck
Krysta and Kenz got in around 9pm. I have to say that I was incredibly calm and at peace, despite the fact I had never had an operation before. I have no doubt that the calm was the result of that wonderful Qigong treatment I received from Joe earlier in the day.
Krysta made me this card that was hysterical!!! I'm so glad she gave it to me the night before as I laughed so hard I would have blown some stitches!It's a round boob, including nipple that says "Saying Good Bye is never easy..." "but I'll be with you every step of the way!!!!" And to make it even funnier, she made it out to "Mook" (my grandaughter calls me Mookie) and put nipples on the "o's"!!!! TOOOOOO funny!!
The next morning, Bob and I walked over to the hospital at 5:30. I was still calm. Mass General was qute impressive - quite a well oiled machine. Everyone treated me with great care and comfort, and I never once felt like a number. I did get stuck for hours in recovery because my room wasn't ready - but even that was pleasant. While I was in there, my surgeon came in to tell me that there were no lymph nodes involved, which was great news! After surgery, I was concerned that looking at my missing breast would be traumatic. Even though I had an implant in, it's knd of all shmushed in right now. But it didn't bother me at all. I really think everything is going to be fine. I actually was able to sleep - was not in much pain at all. I woke up - put some make up on, and chatted with my roommate waiting for Bob to arrive. After they released me, Bob & I had lunch and waited for Krysta and Kenz to get back from the Aquarium.
I will say the road home started to get to me in the end, because the pain meds were wearing off, and i couldn't take any more till I got home to fill the script at the pharmacy.Once I got settled in tonight, and took the pill - I felt much better. Thanks so much to everyone who sent well wishes and prayers - obviously they worked!
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