The picture posted below is of my mother and her dogs as they all relax on the couch, a few days after her mastectomy. A mastectomy is a surgical removal of the entire breast, and for several centuries has been used as a great way to treat breast cancer. Currently, woman or even men who are diagnosed with breast cancer (Yes, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet many do not speak of this for some reason, and some do not even know.) are receiving the modified mastectomy, which involves preserving as much of the breast tissue as possible, which was not the case in the 1970′s and 1980′s; When they would remove all of the breast tissue, along with the chest muscles, lymph nodes inside of the armpit, because they believed back then that if they removed as much of the tissue as possible- the cancer would most likely not be able to form again.
My mother had her whole breast removed, and then soon after, had reconstruction surgery. When I brought her home, she was on heavy medication for the pain, so I helped walk her to the car drove her home. Make sure after any surgery that you have a friend or family that will be waiting to drive you home.The doctors said that she could not have any sugar, but my mother, being strong willed and on heavy medication and in pain, emotionally and physically, wanted some “jello”. I will never forget how much we were laughing, especially me, when she kept telling me to bring her jello. She told me that she was a nurse and that it was fine for her to have a little of it, and that it was sugar free, so it would be fine! My father did not want to give her anything she was asking for but some crackers, and I felt awful, and ended up sneaking her that jello . After she had something in her stomach to make her feel better from fasting and a long day at the hospital, she was exhausted as I made a comfy modified bed for her; with a table where she could reach easily for a drink. I checked on her throughout the night, making sure was was okay and didn’t have a fever. The next day, when her mind was a little bit clearer from the medication wearing off, I was talking to her about how she was acting and what she was saying to me, and we laughed so hard I was crying. Bad things sometimes bring out good things.
The dogs had to be put in another room while she slept, because I couldn’t have them jumping onto her and possibly hurting her after she had just had two major surgery’s. The three dogs we have always know how to make my mom and whole family feel better, and they can always somehow tell when she is in need of some love! She keeps a pillow on her chest, to protect herself, just in case one of the dogs accidentally jumps up on her! They continue to help her along her road to recovery, giving her the unconditional love and support she needs, as well as some kisses and laughs… She continues to be strong as she recovers, and has been more positive than ever about every new day that comes.
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No that is Knotty, his head is not photo-shopped, my mom had him groomed and he looked kind of like the little ceasers dog, haha. Thanks for the positive comments everyone, and I will continue to post more soon so keep checking back
That dog on the right, is that a fake head photo-shopped? Best wishes for a positive quick recovery for you!