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Two Post-op Visits Today!

1/30/2013

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First saw Dr. Harris, my general surgeon. He looked at the surgical site and assured me everything looks great. I, personally, wouldn't say it is great looking at this point, but I guess as far as healing goes, it's looking like it should be. Everything just still feels so tight and sore. Normal at this stage.
Dr. Harris also delivered the awesome news that I have NO lymph node involvement! Hooray! And, definitely NO radiation necessary! Hooray again. While we pretty much knew this already, it is nice to have the final biopsy back it up!
They set up an appt for me with the oncologist, which will be next Thursday, Feb. 7.
It is still recommended that I have the Herceptin due to the HER2 positive receptors. They will probably surgically place a port for this type of chemo. That way I don't have to have a new IV every time. It sounds like it may only be once a month for a year. I will know all this for sure after I have the consult with the oncologist.
So while it still seems like I have a long road ahead, it doesn't feel like it will be a really tough road. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have caught this early enough that there was no lymph node involvement, and it was isolated to the area it was. It really keeps my mind at ease!
My second appt today was with Dr. Kiener, my plastic surgeon. The rest of the staples were all removed today! The two remaining drains may come out on Friday, but more likely next Monday. It just depends on how much fluid is still draining by Friday.
I must say, I still feel so blessed to have the medical team that I have. They have all been wonderful. The drs, nurses, scheduling staff, and receptionists have been so attentive. That doesn't always happen these days! It sure is nice when it does!

18 Comments
Cousin Jan
1/30/2013 01:16:29 pm

Great news about the lymph nodes! Thanks for the updates. Hope all goes well from here on out.

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Lois Welch
1/30/2013 11:44:05 pm

Thanks, Jan! I'm counting on it all going very well from here!

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Laura
1/30/2013 01:34:36 pm

So glad to hear this report! Keep on keepin' on! We're with you the whole way!

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Lois Welch
1/30/2013 11:46:52 pm

Thanks, Laura. You have been wonderfully supportive, and I am counting on you being so all the way!

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Kathy Elorza
1/30/2013 02:06:02 pm

Great news. One day at a time and remember you have all of us keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong Lois.

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Lois Welch
1/30/2013 11:49:20 pm

Thanks so much, Kathy! I really appreciate all the prayers being sent my way. I know that is what is carrying me through all of this!

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June
1/30/2013 10:50:59 pm

Great news about the nodes!

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Lois Welch
1/30/2013 11:51:47 pm

It really is great news, isn't it!?! I feel so blessed that I had that pain that told me to get it re-checked. I'm glad I listened to my body!! Everyone should pay close attention to those little signals!

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Carolyn
1/31/2013 12:16:56 am

Wow - yipee! Thank God no lymph node involvement. Now on to the next phase, all of which is about the healing. Will continue our prayers.

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Lois Welch
1/31/2013 04:05:16 am

Thanks, Care! Keep those prayers a-coming! It's really working! I know it is!
I plan on being even healthier than I was before this beast came along!

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Andria
1/31/2013 11:39:13 am

I'm soooooooooo happy for your good news! I've been keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you, and it worked! Keeping you in my prayers too.

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Lois Welch
1/31/2013 12:45:23 pm

Thanks, Andria! All those prayers, positive thoughts and wishes for wellness are doing the trick! I am truly amazed and so very thankful!

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Rebecca
2/2/2013 09:20:52 am

It makes me so happy to hear the good news! You are a fantastic patient and are making amazing progress. How's the showering going? ;-) BIG hug to you

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Lois Welch
2/2/2013 10:28:53 am

Mahalo, Rebecca! I'm trying to be a good patient! The showering gets easier every time! I can do it all by myself now! I still feel a little bit exhausted after I get done showering, but that gets a little better everyday, too!
Thanks for helping keep me occupied with Words, Scramble, and Drawsomething! (Even though you usually whip me at Words!) ;-)
Aloha to you all!

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penny
2/3/2013 03:02:06 am

Wow! This is wonderful news Lois...God is so good and I'm so thankful that you caught this so early...I will continue praying for you that your plastic surgery will go smoothly and that the chemo appts. will be easy on you. I'm so thankful for you my friend. You mean so much to me. Well enjoy the superbowl (Go Niners!!) and enjoy your life!!! love, penny

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Lois Welch
2/4/2013 02:11:27 pm

Thank you, Penny! Wish I could visit with you in person! I really appreciate all your love and support, more than you know!
All of this love that surrounds me is so astounding...I just really have no words to describe the depth of my gratitude!
Love you bunches, my friend.

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betty germano
2/4/2013 08:38:36 am

Oh Lois I am so happy to hear the results of the tests. Things seem to be going very well for you....

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Lois Welch
2/4/2013 02:19:00 pm

Yes, Betty, I feel so blessed to be where I am with this beast. It is a wonderful feeling to know I have the upper hand over it all now! And that there is no doubt I will conquer it! Divine intervention worked once again in my life to catch this as early as I did!

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