Hello friends!
I made it! This was my Christmas Day, 24 hours post breast cancer surgery.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have my operation in my rear-view mirror, and I’m sure it’s because I was given the good drugs, haha, but the pain hasn’t been too bad either. So grateful for that.
I couldn’t have picked a better time to be in hospital with the special festive meals (see my menu). Everything was extra cheery with decorations for miles, festive scrubs on the staff, and even though us patients were hobbling around, it had a nice atmosphere.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have my operation in my rear-view mirror, and I’m sure it’s because I was given the good drugs, haha, but the pain hasn’t been too bad either. So grateful for that.
I couldn’t have picked a better time to be in hospital with the special festive meals (see my menu). Everything was extra cheery with decorations for miles, festive scrubs on the staff, and even though us patients were hobbling around, it had a nice atmosphere.
I got a bit bored in my room so while doing my walks I found a sunny spot in the elevator bay, with views over the hospital carpark :)
I’ve been enjoying John Grisham, he accompanied me to my sunroom reading sessions (Camino Island series: Amazon affiliate link). I accidentally read the third book first, then got books 1 and 2 for my recuperation. Currently on the ‘final’ book 2 and they are excellent stories. I thought John Grisham was more an author for men and only did legal stuff, but apparently not so!
I came home yesterday after two nights, and feel good in myself. The surgery went well, and I find out more in a couple of weeks when I meet up again with my surgeon and the lab tests have been completed.
I don’t know what I was expecting, but I really do feel quite ‘normal’ considering what I’ve been through. I know other surgeries are bigger, but mine was still 3-4 hours long, and involved both sides (cancer on one side and symmetrisation on the other, which just means making them the same size :)
It’s SO nice to be home, although excited doggies had to be kept away from mum not to knock anything!
I slept in our guest room last night in a single bed since I still have drains on both sides and they could drape down either side of the bed, and also so any pets wouldn’t climb on me in the night.
Daphne was determined though and broke in this morning when I was getting up. She pushed the door open haha but luckily Paul was hot on her heels!
So this is just a little update, and to say THANK YOU for all the lovely messages, emails and comments. You are so kind and I appreciate every word.
xxxxxxx Fiona
I came home yesterday after two nights, and feel good in myself. The surgery went well, and I find out more in a couple of weeks when I meet up again with my surgeon and the lab tests have been completed.
I don’t know what I was expecting, but I really do feel quite ‘normal’ considering what I’ve been through. I know other surgeries are bigger, but mine was still 3-4 hours long, and involved both sides (cancer on one side and symmetrisation on the other, which just means making them the same size :)
It’s SO nice to be home, although excited doggies had to be kept away from mum not to knock anything!
I slept in our guest room last night in a single bed since I still have drains on both sides and they could drape down either side of the bed, and also so any pets wouldn’t climb on me in the night.
Daphne was determined though and broke in this morning when I was getting up. She pushed the door open haha but luckily Paul was hot on her heels!
So this is just a little update, and to say THANK YOU for all the lovely messages, emails and comments. You are so kind and I appreciate every word.
xxxxxxx Fiona
You look beautiful. I'm glad for your encouraging update and will keep praying for the best! ~~MJ~~
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Fiona, how did I miss your last post! I had no idea. I'm so glad to hear you are doing okay and the operation went well. Sending so much health and happiness to you!! Also how does someone look that radiant in the hospital!? Your chicness always shines through xoxo
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad to see you’re home and doing well. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes! Your lovely attitude is a gift to all around you…and yourself!
ReplyDeleteFiona, lovely to see you the other side of your operation. Wishing you all the best in your recovery. Whislt you may have missed out on Christmas at home, hopefully you can have a nice evening New Years Eve. Put 2025 behind you and look forward to a happy, healthy, wealthy and doggie filled 2026. x
ReplyDeleteMy you look well after such serious surgery. Very best wishes for an easy recovery.
ReplyDeleteJoan in USA
It's so good to read that the surgery went well and that you are in good spirits. Wishing you abundant health and a wholesome recovery. -Amanda in Canada
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you are home and recovering...hope that you get positive news from the doctor and that you are able to make a full recovery.
ReplyDeleteXO
Hi Fiona, all my good wishes for your recovery and future health x
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