This morning, I am having my full reconstruction done.  The case should last about 2 or 2 1/2 hours, and I’ll be home by this evening.

It is interesting to be on the other side, and experience what Gabe’s cataract and glaucoma patients do each Monday before he operates.  No eating or drinking after midnight.  Prep things to do before surgery.  Items to bring to the hospital.  Waking up early.  Lots of questions and repeat questions at the hospital.  Blood-work. Urine samples (each time I do one, I praise God for the gift of being free to fight…it takes me back to the gratefulness I felt last January when diagnosed).

The doctor has already been in to see me.  I’m outfitted in my surgical gown and cap.  The anesthesia team has been by.  I am  a few minutes from going back to the OR.  And then I’ll be done with surgery!

I’ve heard this can be a more painful surgery than the mastectomy.  But the mastectomy was better than I’d hoped.  Thank you for praying the pain will be manageable, and the healing smooth!  I am eager to be on the other side.