mastectomy at last

Well I had my mastectomy on Monday, first on list, which surprised me as I was booked in to stay overnight and apparently they do day cases first.  I had a laugh or two with the anaesthetist and nurses before I went under and was back out of theatre by just after 11.  After a few sips of water and an assisted first wee, I was driven back to the ward to a little side room, which I thought was great to begin with, then I decided it was actually a little lonely.   I was able to walk to the toilets, accompanied to begin with.  I was brought a lunch of chilli followed by a lovely pud of sticky toffee pudding and lashing of custard.  I was so pleased when the other half was finally allowed up to see me (so was he!).  Unfortunately my son broke down on his way to visit and then the weather turned really bad and it took the other half more than twice the normal time to get home so I wouldn't let him visit in the evening, which left me feeling rather blue.  Thankfully my daughter lives in Taunton just a mile or so from the hospital so I wasn't forlorn for long.  It was a traumatic night, what with the weather and the activity on the ward, all in all I think I managed about 2 or 3 hours sleep.  I was really pleased when the surgeon arrived at 8.30 am and said I was fit to go home.  What a Christmas present that was!  I didn't get home quite as early as I would have liked after messing about with Dr's letters and medication.  I think I have slept on and off through the last few days, and today I don't think I made the wisest food choice as I have some discomfort around my liver area.  I can't wait for the drain to come out on Monday, and the healing to progress so that I can get on to the next lot of chemotherapy to reduce the cancer in the liver.  I am not however looking forward to hubby going back to work, and then my son soon after.  My gorgeous daughter has been staying, her new hubby has lent her to me, in case I need her for personal things, and to keep me company if the boys go out.  The puppy has been so good, and gentle with me, just climbing up for cuddles and not jumping up.  She is such a good girl.  Well I will let you all know how the drain removal goes on Monday, and keep you up to date with the healing process.  My time-line begins here, mastectomy, chemo, shrink the liver, remove the cancer (liver resection) and then ... ? I know what I want for my family and me next Christmas a little something that begins with r ...