Doing well...

I made it through surgery with flying colors! I stayed in the hospital a little over 24 hours and was up walking and moving my arm within 3-4 hours after surgery. I was actually amazed at how little pain I had. It does hurt and ache some, but not as bad as expected - which is nice.

I have my sister Mary and Steve helping out at home. I am getting yelled at for doing too much and using my arm too much - but it is hard for me to sit in the sidelines... I am not doing much lifting or ready to bench press - but I can move my arm about 30% of my normal range of motion - which is pretty awesome for just coming out of surgery.

One of my best friends Stephanie - took both kids for a sleep over the night of my surgery - so that was a great distraction for them and a chance for all of us to rest and slow down a bit. The kids loved their 'first sleep over' and were plenty exhausted when we picked them up in the afternoon (Thanks Stephanie and Ken!!!).

I am going to do my best to relax and not lift or use my arm too much over the next few days - but it is hard when I do not have much pain :-). I am also anxiously awaiting the final pathology report on the breast tissue and lymph nodes.

Thanks so much for all the great thoughts, prayers, cards and warm wishes. They help tremendously! I am sure they are a big part of why I am healing well. I am going to catch up on my books and movies over the next few days. Email me with any good suggestions.