Friday, August 19, 2011
Surgery
Felicitas had her bilateral mastectomy yesterday at 1:30 at UCSD's Thornton Hospital. The surgery lasted approximately 4 hours. Her surgeon, Dr. Wallace came out saying she was a star and did very well! Dr. Wallace removed 11 lymph nodes from underneath her left armpit. These were all tested for cancer and came back clear, which the doctor was very excited about! She said Felicitas responded extremely well to the chemotherapy. The doctor removed the breast tissue and cleaned the ducts. The doctor was able to spare her skin and put in expanders. They'll perform a pathology report to make sure all the cancer is gone, but Dr. Wallace said she didn't see any cancer during surgery. So, overall, I don't think the surgery could have gone any better. We still aren't sure if she'll be discharged today or tomorrow. I'll try to update the blog with any new information as quickly as possible.
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It has been an amazing experience here at Thornton hospital with Felicitas for her surgery. She has been so brave and as Samira stated, came through like a shining star. Dr. Wallace was so pleased with the outcome of the surgery. Felicitas shed some tears once she arrived to her room from recovery, but I believe part of that was the anesthetic and also just an emotional release and of course, especially when she saw Junior, who has been there along this journey. We are so proud of her. She knows all of you are continuing to pray for her. She is resting and is in good hands.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! Thank you for the update. We will continue to say prayers and send lots of love and strength.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to "be there" through all the heartfelt updates! Thank you!! Felicitas has some very special people in her life. Continued prayers,
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Felicitas is home now. Graciela, Maya and Mateo were soooo excited to see their mommy. Junior, Nina Monica, the kids and I prepared a welcome home banner to surprise her when she walked in the door. She is resting now and continuing to heal from surgery. Love that Pita!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! God bless Felicitas, her family and her outstanding close friends who have made such a loving effort to help her!
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