Touching Base
I am recovering nicely from my hip replacement surgery. Most of the pain seems to be behind me, I have only four more blood-thinner shots to go, and have graduated from walker to cane. Supposedly, after four more weeks on the cane, I will be fully back on my feet. For now, I find it painful to sit at the computer, so have not been able to read or at least to comment on as many articles as I would like. Hopefully, eventually, I can do better.
My daughter is scheduled for a double mastectomy on April 9th, to be followed by 4 months of chemo and eventual reconstruction. So far, the prognosis is good, but my main concern is that she will get some kind of infection while on chemo, which disables the immune system. Since she still has a child in elementary school, I see that as a possible source of infection, as kids do tend to pick up bugs easily. Her husband is very supportive, but his job requires him to travel several days a month. So we hope to be available if she needs us when he is traveling.
I would be most grateful for prayers for my daughter and her family during this time. I hope to be back with you before too much longer.
Published by Pat Burroughs
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sending you my love and prayers to your family and hope all goes well!
Thanks so much,everyone. I appreciate your kind thoughts and especially the prayers. Hope you are all doing well.
oh man I'm glad you are doing better and you have a great attitude. I wish you and your family the best.
Pat- I'm glad to hear that your recovery is moving along- keep on keepin' on! Things sound very hopeful for your daughter, so that's a good thing. Sending positive thoughts and healing energies... Kay :)
Good news!! I am so happy things are looking up. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during the coming weeks. Just remember -- God is Good!
Glad you are recovering. My Mother had hip replacement surgery years ago, and her mobility has improved greatly. My thoughts will be with your daughter during this difficult time. All the best.
My prayers are most assuredly with you and your daughter. I just wish I could do more.
I'm glad you're doing well, Pat! Continued blessings to you and your family!!!
Thanks for the update Pat, your family will remain in my prayers.