I'm having surgery Tuesday...

[brenda67]

I'm praying for you..

[Russ]

I copied this from Teresa's Facebook page.

Hello all. Just a quick note to say that the surgery went well and I am resting as comfortably as possible. My hands and fingers don't work right yet, so typing is hard. My family is so grateful to you all with your cards, messages, and gifts of food. ******* and her daughter **** gifted us with so many delicious meals from Great Expectations-what a treat!

I'm still sleeping alot, but am feeling stronger already. These darn drainage tubes are a pain in the you know what!

I'll know which direction I am heading when we receive the pathology report next week.

Just writing this little bit wore me out, but I wanted to let everyone know what's going on. Soon I'll be back to my sassy self!

[nodmicks]

Thanks for the update Russ!

[rosey7415]

thanks for the update. i have been praying for her and was wondering how she was doing. so far so good......

[mauimagic]

So glad to hear from Booklover - she's been on my mind and in my prayers. Mahalo Russ - big sigh of relief!!

[zakity]

Thanks for the update. I had been thinking about her.

[Dutchie]

Thanks for the update Russ.

Keeping you in my prayers Teresa!

Gentle (((HUGS))))

[brenda67]

Thanks for the update Russ..

[mommynurse]

Thanks for the update! I was thinking about her this morning...

[craftypam]

Thanks Russ; very nice of you to update the rest of us

[oheoh's momma]

very nice of u Russ and God bless her

[Booklover]

Hi all! And thank you Russ, for updating.


Finally got the pathology reports. I'll give the short version as I understand it.

The good news-lymph nodes are clean. The bad-they discovered 3 more tumors after examining the breast after surgery. 2 were very small, but one was large, and all invasive.

That large tumor is the one that has caused all sorts of problems.

The Dr. said to be prepared for the oncologist to (probably) recommend chemo along with the Tamoxifin, and there may be more tests before that visit (perhaps bone scans, MRI, etc.) They need to know where else the cancer has started before prescribing treatment.


Those 3 tumors never showed up on any mammogram. They just can't catch everything, unfortunately.

I have 2 appointments soon: Feb. 2 and Feb. 6, so I'll know more definitely what's happening soon.

[Sumacaroni]

I'm sending you props from the East side! {{booklover}} You're so often in my thoughts and prayers. One day we will meet

[brenda67]

So happy to hear from you personally honey..I'm saying a prayer for you.. HUGS..I hope you continue to get good news.