I'm back alive,and flat as a pool table ;)How should i start this terrible story of 2 weeks?! I guess I'll try to make it not that horrific as it was,but then it would be lying,so i will just tell y'all as it was ,how i felt about it,and that's that.at the end the pictures will do the talk.
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Around noon i was called in to see the nurse ,they took my vitals ,blood,more info about post surgery.The researcher lady sniff me out again(stalkers for my body parts lol). I signed on other paper saying yes, you can play with my cancerous lymph nodes .After that i was told to sit in the waiting room.Few minutes left, my name was called i looked at Katie like wtf? I had to grab my stuff and follow a guy,to a private area.He told me to get butt naked put on two gown,and put my stuff in a plastic bag he handed me.I quickly called Katie while changing -this is it they roll me somewhere.-(cuz who knows the doctors got some free time in their hands?)
The first time in my life i was laying on this rolling hospital bed ,pushed by a male nurse dressed in blue from head to toe.I was thinking what everyone would probably think ....oh wow this is just like in the movies.Same ceiling ,the lights fly by so fast....when he pushed me out of the room,i saw Katie .I asked the guy to stop for a second ,he said no problem.Katie looked surprised to see me like that .I said -hey i guess I'm going IN!!! .She said -did they drugged you? Your eyes are huge.I think it was huge(like scared animal eye's huge )because i was terrified what will happen next.I told her- nope and i guess see you later,and please don't leave me;(((...- and off i rolled down the hallway,to a major elevator.-So where are we going? -i asked the blue man.He said I'm going to the surgery room....say whaaaat? It's really happening.As much as i wanted this over with ,that minute i just wanted to jump off and run like Forrest Gump.
We hit 11th floor.The floor where all the bloodied stuff happens,the butchering,cutting ,patching,and fixing floor it was.Actually it looked like a top secret scientist underground facility with bullet proof double doors,heavy security all over,more blue man and woman walked around with masks on.From floor to sealing,locked down medicine cabinets full of stuff a junkie would kill for.I loved it here. I was like a kid in the candy store, just find myself in a different world ,like in Avatar lol I smiled at everyone who dared to look at me.They probably toughed- you won't be smiling soon honey- lol
yeay favorite chocolate ,coffee and cheese sticks |
First nurse come to me ,she talked and talked ,don't even remember what,something about how they (the employees)got health insurance from the hospital...i didn't listen i was checking out some really hot male nurses walking by.Some of 'em so damn sexy in that outfit....i shall be a nurse in my next life lol
Than she asked me if i have questions ,i said nope.I'm happy.
The second person come to me ,told me with a huge smile she was my anesthesiologist .I asked her- please please knock me out good.-She said -I sure will do,that's my job honey.She hooked me up to a IV and left.Then i saw my surgeon down the hallway,i got so happy to see a familiar face i shouted out -there she is!!!- She was smiling shouting back- hello darling ,we're finally here,how are you feeling? -I said never better,let's go in.I looked at the digital clock on the wall it was not even 1:00pm
They rolled me into a very cold surgery room.I was like; wow so much stuff to look at again,all these machines,lights, tools,and a camera right above my head,so cool.I had to transfer myself to THE TABLE .It was so narrow,my hands fall on the side.Than all the sudden people start to appear from nowhere moving around me like little busy ants.In less than a minute,i had a movable table under my arms ,my gown was wide open,i was sterilized,i was hooked up to EKG ,got strange stickers and wires on my sides.And the funniest to me, they put a 2 inch wide tube by my foot between my legs ,that blow hot air,lol i wasn't cold anymore for sure.My doctor come to my side hold my hand ,and told me it's going to be all right, I'm very brave and she's proud of me.With that said ,came the anesthesiologist mask down to my mouth.-Breath in sweetheart nice and deep.1-2-3 BOOM i was knocked out cold.
Cold ,so cold i never in my life felt that freezing.I was shaking unstoppable.My eyes were closed,i felt moving around me....BOOM
I opened my eyes,slowly ,i was back at my parking spot #14,digital clock said 6:15pm still shaking ,but hey someone put a nice hot blanket on me....BOOM
Blurry face ...hey i know this face Katie;))) she smiled,i said -i made it-i lost my voice.BOOM
Every time i opened my eyes i saw a nurse next to me checking every movement on the monitor-that was nice to see i was in caring hands.
day 1.First picture after mastectomy |
The next morning was probably the worst in my life.All i could move was my head limited ways,and my legs.My left arm was hooked up to a standing IV ,needle in top of my hand all fingers swollen ,like a German sausage.Every time i try to move my arm it hurt like a b****.My right arm was out of service elbow and up period.That's the side they scooped out my whole armpit with all my lymph nodes.My chest was the worst of all.Have you ever got hit by a 18 wheeler?That actually stuck in you and try to back up? Yes that's what i felt.I was laying very uncomfortable, and my bed control fall on the side i couldn't reach so i had to wait till someone showed up so i can ask for it.I also asked for my stuff (more than 5 times)so i can call Katie.Finally my surgeon pr come to see me,she went to get my stuff.That was special.No nurse would get it for me ,but my busy doctor did it;) I was overwhelmed by all the texts and messages i got on my phone.People actually worried about me, say prayers and sent me positive energy awww i love my friends.
Katie try to see what goes where lol |
me & chango |
I had my first hospital breakfast,whatever it was i eat it all,which is not a big deal.The big deal was how i managed to eat it alone lol Katie come bring me more food,water ,laughter.She hooked up my pressure thingies on both of my legs,which actually felt very good.The reason i got those to prevent blood cloth.Katie's a very good nurse.I almost shed a tear when she left.Then my baby love D. stopped by ,with a new friend Chango the monkey(toy) .I couldn't wish for a better man than D. He made sure I'm comfortable,he fed me got me water,hold my hand,lay down next to me on my bed ,singed our song....and eventually got kicked out by a nurse 1 hour after visiting hour lol
a smile of a zombie |
'we are family ' |
Next morning i managed to go to the bathroom.It only got 15 minutes to get there (about 10 feet away).I had to choreograph every move to make it less painfully.I felt 110 years old .Now i have all the respect to all the people young and old who travels with IV stands and walk like Quasimodo.Trust me it's not pleasant. Going back to bed was even worst.I got fever again,and so much pain i had to call the nurse.Then a very nice lady doc. appeared like on angel from the heavens,saying -I will adjust your painkillers it will come regularly so you don't have to call. Yeay for me;) Than she ruined my yeay....-Good news you can go home this afternoon!!!! Come again??? I told myself
the Evil needles for draining |
No biggie.My handsome plastic doc. said he didn't put drains in me as they usually do, because i was small size anyway and it wasn't necessary.On other yeay.BUT...he had to drain me on the spot.With big evil needles.He numbed me first.I didn't feel a thing,actually i chatted with him the whole time.
(PS i was drained since than 5 more times!!! I could do it myself by now ;)
angel? |
Down the hall we saw a young guy running towards us with my chair i give him a hitch hike sign lol Good times huh? From that moment on for a week i was in a hands of Katie and my friends....my amazing friends!!!
No matter what, i will give you the horns ;) |
I think i totally forget to mention the fact that i got a reconstruction on both sides.Meaning,right after they removed my boobs,the plastic team came in and take over.They placed two little water balloon right under the chest muscles.Then they closed it,leaving a little port just under the skin for further expansion. Then they closed the skin.That's how they expand a skin.Every now and then they open up the port put a little more salted water in it ,and close it.All this until the patient is satisfied.So basically i got 5 surgeries at once,in about 5 hours.
That's why you see all the bruises,that's why the excess liquid around the water balloons.And because of a earlier heart surgerie one side is a little smaller than the other.Plastic said,not to worry,at the end i be very happy.The recovery at home ,my dazy days,memory loss,follow -ups and pathology report and what's next as treatment plans for the next 6 mo. will come soon ,so stand by. xoxox
first pic of ....this |
after they drained both sides |
home made chicken soup with a hazy look ...nice |
sipy cup with safety straw lock the best invention;) |
welcome home balloons cards flowers feel the love! |
WELCOME HOME MOMMY;))) |
THE FOLLOWING PICTURES MIGHT BE GRAPHIC TO SOME OF YOU.....JUST SAYING ;)
first week |
first week.my abs,stomach, lower back,sides by ribcage and whole waistline was swollen!!! |
first week left side |
first week right side |
second week you can see a burn mark like a bullet scar lol |
bruised up after on other draining |
second week left side |
'my best friends' |
Day one at home. I got this amazing chocolate covered fruit flower,from Harry & Alexis . FreshairdoggiecareThe best dog walkers in the world. |
KATIE,CSONGIKA,DIEGO,ALEXIS,HARRY,EVA,ELSIE AND BILLY,BARB,SHANE,AGI MAMA,KATI MAMA,MUCI AND GYURIKA,ANDREA AND SUTYI,LILLA AND BAZSI,HAJNAL AND ANDREW,JON AND MICHELLE,NIKI,MATT AND NATALIE AND ALL MY LITTLE CO-WORKERS.IF I FORGOT YOUR NAME ,FORGIVE ME.I'LL DOUBLE CHECK SOON.I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
TO BE CONTINUED...
LMAO i like my BMX as a ride better than this,but hey im sexy and i know it ;) |