Saturday, June 5, 2010

PRAISE GOD IT IS OVER

Well, believe it or not it is noon on Sat. and I am home!! PRAISE GOD!!


It all went very well and I can't express to you all how grateful I am. I am VERY tired, VERY SORE, and all the usual things that follow surgery. Mel has just fixed my lunch (yay, the first I have I have really eaten) and brought me over my lap top so I could catch you all up. It won't be too long (though I've lots I could tell you) as it does kind of hurt my arms to type.

I was VERY scared the morning of the surgery I won't lie, but I did REALLY well for me no doubt do to all the prayer. I was sooo nauseous coming out of the anesthesia it was almost unbearable. I don't usually get that but I sure did this time. The pain was pretty bad (at first) and my mouth is STILL dry. I didn't really fall asleep until after 1:00 am this morning and then it was a constant interruption for blood pressure readings, medications etc. But it is all BEHIND me now.

Now here is some good news. I have been reading WAY up on my particular type of cancer. MOST doctors do indeed consider it cancer, and not pre-cancer, but my oncologist considers it pre like I said. However of course she too admitted that there was a very small chance that there might be a little invasive cancer somewhere do to the fact that what I had was soo extensive. The first big hurdle to get through was the testing of the nodes. They were only going to check the main node that empties the breast and if they were both clear that was all they were going to check. This would also make recovery MUCH MUCH easier. Well, praise God they were clear as far as their testing went in the operating room. He said they appeared perfectly normal and small and hard. All good signs. He said he really shouldn’t say it but that he knows they will be benign. They do of course still have to send everything to pathology and I will know for sure on Tues. He said my other breast "appeared" to be perfectly normal. Soo if this is all the case, I will be considered completely cancer free and my chances that I might ever develop a breast cancer of any sort are 99% I won't. A very good percentage I am thinking. This whole thing has been VERY difficult and yet I feel soo fortunate and soo blessed. There was another much younger woman (late 30's) who was there to have her port put in for chemo. Her cancer was quite advanced and aggressive. Another young girl was in for a double mastectomy and she is only 28! A 87 year old woman also there for a lumpectomy whose cancer was returning for second time. My heart broke for them all. Cancer is a frightening thing and yet everyone of our lives belong to Him and we never know the day and time He might call us home. We must be ready.

THANK YOU ALL for your prayers, flowers, cards and thoughts. I will wait for tues to hear the official word before I will consider myself completely out of the woods. I still have to face life with a double mastectomy. I have to work drains and no shower for a week, maybe two! Nobody told me that. But it all pales in comparison to what could have been. I probably won’t be able to visit for a while, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am going to nap now. = )

21 comments:

  1. Debbie....THANK GOD!!!!!!! I have been waiting and watching for a report, and I was NOT expecting it to be by you! I am so happy it is over for you. Go rest, and I will phone later, a few days from now to check on you.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  2. Oh Dear Deb! I prayed and prayed for you and I praise God for going before you and tending to all of the details! Also praising Him for those lab results ahead of time!! What a testimony you are to His goodness, and His strength grace and mercy under pressure!!

    I will continue to pray all through your recovery...trusting our Lord to heal you all up and renew your spirit fresh and ready for the rest of this year!!

    Love you, sweetie! Give that Melly a hug from me for taking such good care of you!!

    Thank you for praying for my aching mother's heart. Things are much better and I am trusting the Lord with it all!

    HUGS,Becky

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  3. Debbie, Praising and giving many thanks to the Lord with you. You have been a trooper through this whole ordeal. And such an inspiration to us all of trusting God.Am believing for you of a great report Tues.

    Mel, sounds just like my Susan , mothering me when I am sick.How blessed we are to have such precious daughters sent from God. Praying for you Dear One.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  4. Praising the Lord with you - what wonderful answers to prayer! Praying that heal is quick, easy and complete....

    Be gentle with yourself and enjoy that "royal treatment" from sweet Mel:)

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  5. What great news. So glad to hear it. Rest up and heal. I'll be praying for you for a complete and speedy recovery.

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  6. Debbie - praise God you are home. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. Take it easy and rest. So glad your daughter is with you.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  7. Hi sister Debbie. Glad it's all over and that everything is looking good. Glory to God! God bless you and keep you.

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  8. Oh good Debbie!!! So glad that it is all over for you. I was just talking to Crystal on the phone last night and we were talking about you, in a good way of course =). You touch way more lives than I think you know and you are so strong. An inspiration no doubt. Happy to hear that it's all over for you and of course we'll await the final testing. Get lots of rest and let that Mel take great care of you. I'll be praying for a quick recovery Debbie!

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  9. Dear Debbie, I am just echoeing all the prayers and comments above but please know you've been in my prayers constantly-for a very speedy recovery and adjustment.
    Gentle hugs to you dear friend,
    Noreen

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  10. You have been on my heart and in my prayers....Praise God! You will continue to be in both places as you heal.
    Blessings, and hugs,
    Janette

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  11. So glad to hear from you Debbie and to know that it all went well! I have been thinking about you so often. I hope that you recover quickly each day!! Rest up and take lots of naps and let Mel and your fam take care of you!! Big hugs to you Debbie. Keeping you in prayer. xoxo

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  12. I just read a note on Sue's blog, and I came over to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping your body is renewed each day! Hope you're feeling good by the time you read this and dancing a jig! :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  13. So glad to hear you are home, on the mend, and under the care of Mel! Praying for excellent news on Tues. and speedy healing!

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  14. Thanks for the update, i have been lifting you up before the throne room of heaven and am so comforted to hear how well you are doing and thankful for the good reports you've been getting from the doctors. i will continue to lift you up in prayer. keep us posted as you can. God bless, your friend Venetta in Tennessee..

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  15. Thank you Debbie for the update. Good news! You have been through a lot and my prayers are with you. God is so good and He will look after you. Take care, dear friend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. Thinking of you this afternoon!! Hope all is going smoothly...

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  17. Hallelujah...hallelujah...
    hal-le-lu-jah!!! God always sees us through the storms, Debbie, and He certainly answered each and every prayer as you walked with Him through this one. He loves you so, and has covered you with His mercy and grace...nothing is impossible with the Lord. He allows these trials to build our faith, and we know full well that we must be strengthened to defeat our enemy...count it all blessing, as it is all for our good. I know that isn't easy for some to comprehend, but you know His Word, and you know His ways, and you have proven yourself faithful and courageous. I'm so very relieved and thankful that you not only have conquered this disease, but the fear of it as well. That is truly a healing as well!

    I contiue to pray for your well-being, peace, calm and quiet time to listen for His voice, and to rest in His arms. Will keep checking on you, to share in your joy...love you!

    Mary

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  18. I came across your blog quite by chance and have had you in my prayers. We have an awesome God and He never fails us. I know you are counting your blessings and I am counting them too for you. May you always rest assured knowing that God is in control and when we are too weak to walk He carries us and then places on solid ground. Blessings to you.........Pauline

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  19. You are in my prayers. Please remember Teresa, from Cheyenne who finds out next week about her cancer. You are well loved. Anne

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  20. Love you, sweetie! Give that Melly a hug from me for taking such good care of you!!
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