Friday, January 11, 2008

Onwards and upwards

Just to let you know that I am back from surgery - and on fighting form. I cannot believe how relieved I am that another step of the journey is over, and that it appears to have gone well. I am not cracking open the Champagne as I will not get the all important pathology report until Tuesday, but certainly from an aesthetic p.o.v. Mr Carpenter has excelled himself. My left boob intact with nothing but a couple of neat scars which will probably fade to nothing. I wonder if he would consider making me some curtains...

Having been in a state of utmost anxiety the day and night before the op, the recovery itself was really quite pleasant - thank you BUPA for letting me go to the London Clinic where toiletries are from Molton Brown and the food on a par with a reasonable gastropub. The nurses were angels and I was completely and utterly spoiled for the duration. If it wasn't for the fact I was very keen to see the kids and empty the sky plus box they'd have had a hard job prising me out of bed this morning.

I was also very excited to meet a real live breast care nurse who was able to answer many of my unanswered questions and whose phone number I now have tattooed on my forehead. Thanks so much by the way Anna Liebowitz!!! How long has it been since I have seen you???!! I will most definitely contact one of your guys next time I am lying awake having a cancer angst moment - I had forgotton about that though I was given the number at the beginning of this journey....

Having information and someone to talk to is so vital in maintaining a positive attitude - something which is now thankfully restored to La Domange....

I was also incredibly touched to receive a lovely card from Clare Campbell and all the staff and kids at St J of A - containing - and I know many of you will be deeply jealous - a headteacher's silver sticker award!!! I am not only the first person in this house to receive one but apparently the first parent to be awarded such an honour. It is sitting safely in the flap of my diary to be framed and treasured - and brought out to annoy the children....

Can't type any more now as left arm still a bit wobbly and I've just replied to nearly all of my 64 emails (thanks everyone) but will keep you updated on this girl's progress...

4 comments:

Joe Harney said...

Hi Mary
Just a quick note (as I'm sure you'll deservedly recieve loads!)to say well done with another hurdle and stay positive. You're never far from our thoughts and, as ever, you know where we are .....
Joe, Paul & Sam xxx

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