Barb had a breast cancer diagnosis shortly before we were to leave for Arizona. We determined visiting the grands was the best cure option in the short run. The day after Christmas we returned to Minnesota and met the next day with the Mayo surgeon. The next day a double mastectomy was successfully performed. I'm typing this now with the knowledge every thing seemed good (limited ) and chemotherapy may not be necessary. No radiation either. We're very encouraged. Amazingly Barb was up that very evening and was given permission, the next day, to go ahead and return home. While under medical instructions to keep a low profile for a few weeks, she is already giving me orders on what to do in the domestic field as well as my home nursing duties. We see the surgeon next Tues and the Oncologists on Jan 9th.Ray (Troutbirder)
oh, God bless you and your wife! my best friend just recently went thru a double mastectomy (after 2 lumpectomies proved unsuccessful). she, too, should not need chemo or radiation. thanks goodness! take good care of her!!!
ReplyDeleteTrip aside, that was fast action from diagnosis to double mastectomy. Wishing Barb a clean and speedy recovery. She's lucky to have you to nurse her back to health and take care of all the other household chores.
ReplyDeleteYou have my best wishes.
ReplyDeleteA tough road that look like it will become better. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAll my best to Barb, TB. It's a tough thing to face. Together is the best way to do it. I know you'll be giving her the best of care.
ReplyDeleteSending you both waves of healing energy and strength! Hope things continue to go positively for you and recovery is speedy and complete.
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds like she is in very good hands. Praying for full recovery for Barb and an extra measure of peace and strength for you as well.
ReplyDeleteI was fearing something had happened as you had not posted for some time. I wish the best for Barb and hope she beats this thing. She definitely has a great support team behind her and your love and devotion is so important to her recovery. Bless you both in 2012.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about Barb. I hope you were able to enjoy your time with your family and grandchildren, regardless of the looming operation.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news, at this point in time, about no need for chemo or radiation. Blessings and prayers for a quick and full recovery.
So sorry about the affliction, but delighted that the outcome is positive.Please give Barb my love.......you (and That Dog) are among my favorite people. Be well, ya' hear.
ReplyDeleteHey Ray, Give Barb lots of gentle hugs and wait on her hand and foot..that will make her all better! So thankful that the outlook looks good and she won't have to endure chemo or radiation. I had been thinking of you..Happy New Year to you both:)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that her outlook seems good and that fast action was taken. Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that she is feeling up to giving you orders! :-) I wish her a speedy recovery from the surgery. I know you will take good care of her!
ReplyDeleteOh my! My best wishes to you both. Hopefully, she will have a speedy recovery and be done with this.
ReplyDeleteThe very best of outcomes is wished for Barb. And thank heavens it was found early. I look forward to hearing more about her recovery.
ReplyDeleteHoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and well wishes to Barb. No chemo or radiation- that is very good news!! Mr. T - now you be on your best behavior and do what you are told by Barb:) Please let me know if there are any questions I might answer as my nursing certification is in oncology. Although far from an expert, I have many years of experience working in that field. I can give you my new email address if you ever need it.
ReplyDeleteTroutbirder (Ray) & Mrs. T (Barb): My very best wishes for you (both). My mother had a double M way back in 1963 and she thrived to the pleasant old age of 89. I know this will be the future for You as well, Barb. I'm sending Love & Healing
ReplyDeleteI knew that Barb was one tuff cookie when she had the knee surgery. Looks like her courage came through for her again. I am impressed. I hope things go well for you, Mrs. Troutbirder. Ray, I'm glad you are stepping up to the plate for homecare nursing and homemaking.
ReplyDeleteI will keep both of you in my thoughts and pray that you have the very best possible outcome.
Oh, my! I had no idea you were going through something so terrifying. I shall send healing thoughts to Barb. Her smile shows that she will beat this. Best of luck on the 9th.
ReplyDeletePraying for a speedy and full recovery for Mrs. T . Indeed, it sounds like she's off to a great start ....She's in the best place (home- & so soon!) and under the watchful care of a "nurse" with the most excellent of credentials...one who knows her well & loves her dearly :) Praying for you too, Mr. T.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way for a speedy recovery and good health in 2012 for both of you. Best wishes to you and Mrs. TB.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for you. Please give her my best and I am sending get well thoughts with no chemo your way in this new year!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your beautiful wife is being very well taken care of. I believe in such cases it is always good for the hubby to give extra back rubs, hand massages, and pretty much any other thing the wife asks for. And of course, the hubby vacuuming is always good medicine too. ;)
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love and best wishes that your sweetie pie is back in the pink soon! hugs!
xoxo Catherine
I'm glad to hear that Barb's surgery went well and she is now home. Hopefully the return visits to the doctor and surgeon will confirm that all the cancer has been removed. I knew Betsy was on the mend after surgery when she daily started adding to my 'Honey Do' list.
ReplyDeleteMy WI daughter has enjoyed some Snowy Owls near Lake Michigan. Good luck on tracking down the MN ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Ray -- but happy that Barb is up and around and bossing you about, as she should be. :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your lovely wife a healing and happy New Years. xoxo
Best wishes to you and Barb. I hope her recovery is speedy and uneventful!
ReplyDeleteKia ora TB,
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and thoughts to you both. Kia kaha.
Cheers,
Robb
I'm hoping and praying for your wife's complete recovery without need for further treatment.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Mayo when Steve had surgery a few years ago and we were very pleased with the quality of care.
All good wishes for your meeting with the docs and recovery. Nice that you have such an outstanding clinic nearby.
ReplyDeleteI just spotted this post. Best wishes to both of you!
ReplyDeleteOh, best of luck, and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, Mrs. T!!
ReplyDeleteI knew your wife had this diagnosis, but have not been up on reading blogs due to my injury. I'm so glad her surgery went well. I hope by now, over a month later, things are going even better. My best to Mrs. T!
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