I found myself very anxious going into this procedure. Even with extra prayer time and meditation I never got to my happy place. I was in a good mood but things were just "off". My surgeon's staff even picked up on it. I share this just because sometimes you have to put on your big girl pants even if you don't want to.
The surgeon and I originally decided on 9 tumors to remove. After hesitation on my part we agreed on 5. Both of us were convinced 4 were small enough to be able to stitch them closed. I would only have 1 beast to deal with.
The larger tumor in front of my ear is the one we expect to be a beast. Before we began I wagered 4 stages on the larger site and one and done on the other 2.
Mile #9 is visible at top right with all its new skin and hair coming in. I have not had to wear any bandages since November. The surgeon marked the dotted line as he expected the tumor in front of my ear to wrap around my ear. He does have some concern that I may loose part of my ear. We both figure one and done on the two sites here. We expected to be able to stitch up these two small ones and the two on my cheek today.
I should know better than to wager anything. Three of the smaller spots required 3 stages to get clear margins. The one behind my ear and in front of my ear required 5 stages to get clear margins.
The tumor in front of my ear did not wrap around as anticipated. It did go up to the margin of scar tissue from Mile #3 and the darkest area to the left is where the fifth stage required going deeper. With the tumor so deep, extra care had to be taken to cauterize the exposed veins. The 2 smaller spots did get stitches. I apologize for not having a better picture of that. We started my prep at 8:45 am and I got into my car at 6:45 pm to go home.
The smaller site in the picture above was much deeper than expected. Yet the larger site in this picture was not as deep as the others but under the surface went a lot wider than expected.
The stitched areas on my cheek are visible over the date on the picture. Again I did not get a good picture of the two sites with stitches. The healing area above the large site is Mile #9.
The swelling from these sites makes wearing my glasses uncomfortable. I am putting this post together Mr. Magoo style.
I am on pain medication again. That is a given I guess. However, the generic I received this time is from a different manufacturer than my last prescription. All are not created equal. I am having moderate to severe bouts with itching. Now I am taking a type of Benadryl to eliminate the itching.
To aid my body's absorption of the drugs I baby my digestive track with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and veggie smoothies and stay away from carbonation and caffeine. I try to drink over 100 ounces of water with fresh squeezed lemon to stay hydrated and detox my kidneys and liver as well.
Take Away Nugget: Paths Without Obstacles Don't Lead Anywhere
The surgeon and I originally decided on 9 tumors to remove. After hesitation on my part we agreed on 5. Both of us were convinced 4 were small enough to be able to stitch them closed. I would only have 1 beast to deal with.
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| Before procedure. |
The larger tumor in front of my ear is the one we expect to be a beast. Before we began I wagered 4 stages on the larger site and one and done on the other 2.
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| Before procedure. |
Mile #9 is visible at top right with all its new skin and hair coming in. I have not had to wear any bandages since November. The surgeon marked the dotted line as he expected the tumor in front of my ear to wrap around my ear. He does have some concern that I may loose part of my ear. We both figure one and done on the two sites here. We expected to be able to stitch up these two small ones and the two on my cheek today.
I should know better than to wager anything. Three of the smaller spots required 3 stages to get clear margins. The one behind my ear and in front of my ear required 5 stages to get clear margins.
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| After 3 stages on smaller 2 and 4 stages on larger one |
The tumor in front of my ear did not wrap around as anticipated. It did go up to the margin of scar tissue from Mile #3 and the darkest area to the left is where the fifth stage required going deeper. With the tumor so deep, extra care had to be taken to cauterize the exposed veins. The 2 smaller spots did get stitches. I apologize for not having a better picture of that. We started my prep at 8:45 am and I got into my car at 6:45 pm to go home.
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| Smaller one after 3 stages larger one after 4 stages |
The smaller site in the picture above was much deeper than expected. Yet the larger site in this picture was not as deep as the others but under the surface went a lot wider than expected.
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| Both sites after 5 stages |
The stitched areas on my cheek are visible over the date on the picture. Again I did not get a good picture of the two sites with stitches. The healing area above the large site is Mile #9.
The swelling from these sites makes wearing my glasses uncomfortable. I am putting this post together Mr. Magoo style.
I am on pain medication again. That is a given I guess. However, the generic I received this time is from a different manufacturer than my last prescription. All are not created equal. I am having moderate to severe bouts with itching. Now I am taking a type of Benadryl to eliminate the itching.
To aid my body's absorption of the drugs I baby my digestive track with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and veggie smoothies and stay away from carbonation and caffeine. I try to drink over 100 ounces of water with fresh squeezed lemon to stay hydrated and detox my kidneys and liver as well.
Take Away Nugget: Paths Without Obstacles Don't Lead Anywhere
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