Well, according to her surgeon, Jennifer's surgery was completely successful. The debilitating hardware is now gone, the scar tissue from the initial surgery is broken up, and she will be able to start working her way back to full range of motion over the next few days. She'll formally start physical therapy next week, and is actually looking forward to it.
They put a nerve block on the shoulder, which is like heavy-duty novocaine, and she can't yet tell where her arm actually is! But that will soon wear off. The incision itself is under a large plastic bandage, and will need to stay covered for 72 hours. Because of the nerve block, which is still in effect, she's had very little discomfort. We hope that will continue as the block wears off.
Needless to say, Jen is DELIGHTED to have this surgery behind her, and even though she will still be taking herceptin infusions every three weeks through March, this surgery marks the end of her difficult treatments. It's been a long run, and this is a very good day.
As always there is just no saying how well your love and support have carried Jennifer over all these months. She'll be writing to you herself as soon as she's got two working arms again.
With thanks and love,
Joan
Good news! Good luck with the PT, Jennifer! If anyone can come out successfully from a year like you've had, you can! Love and hugs, Kathy
ReplyDeleteI agree, good news. I'm so glad to know that this part is behind you both. Sending my love, Joy
ReplyDeleteVery good news!!! Love you both, Susan
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ReplyDeleteThat's great, Jennifer! You must be so happy to have that business out of your shoulder. Congratulations! I know you will mend quickly!
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