Well, I’m just getting home from the hospital and feeling a bit groggy and out of it still so forgive me if I make little to no sense.
But I wanted to come and give the update that I have so far. Surgery went well and with out a hitch, pathology did a "frozen section" while I was under and they said it looked negative for cancer. We still are waiting for the final pathology results because the frozen section can be wrong, but my surgeon said it looks really hopeful. So that is great news, I also still have half of my thyroid left so yay!
So we are home now, and I’m doing well, just tired right now and a little sore, but they sent me home with some good meds so I should be pretty well taken care of.
G convinced me to put up some pictures, and I’m far too groggy to think it through or put up a fight 
so here you have it, me with my new neck:
and, a close up:
so they used a dermabond "skin glue" so no stitches, and no bandages to change or anything, also I can shower and I don’t have to worry about it. My only worry is freaking the kids out with my Frankenstein neck wound! They’ll get over it… right???
Ok, so that is all I can get out coherently here. I just want to thank everyone again for all your love and prayers and support, just a few more days till we get the final good news. I’ll definitely keep you posted.
Thursday, 7. May 2009
WOOHOOOO!! Good news all ’round, I think! Plus, that baby is going to heal up *beautifully*, yay! Yup, they sure have gotten good at it in the last few decades
I’m SO HAPPY for you! Sending extra strong wishes for rapid healing :*
Thursday, 7. May 2009
i am SO happy you are home and you look great!! nice thing about the way they “sealed” you up is less of a scar!!
good ones i promise lol anywho
im so happy that everything went well and that hopes are high
take care and hang in there sweetie!!
i will email you soon and let you know the decisions i have made
talk to you soon!
take a nap
Thursday, 7. May 2009
That actually looks pretty amazing considering you just had it done YESTERDAY. I bet once it heals it will be hardly noticable, it’ll just blend in as another line on your neck. Awesome!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
Wow! You look a bit too chipper (or doped…:)) for just having had surgery! I’m so glad for the good news of most likely no cancer. And I think having four boys is BEST case scenario for a next scar – I’m thinking having a Frankestein mom is about the coolest thing they could ask for! Nice to see you home and smiling.
Thursday, 7. May 2009
And by next scar, I meant neck scar
Thursday, 7. May 2009
Hi gorgeous, you look great for just having surgery! I agree with everyone, it will be hardly noticeable once it heals. I hope you are feeling better soon and that you get lots of love and hugs from your boys and if you need anything you can just hollar at us out here in cyber-land, we all love you!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
You look amazing for what you have just been through! Congrats on the preliminary excellent report. Watch the mail for a surprise from me….probably tomorrow.
Thursday, 7. May 2009
I can’t believe you just had major surgery and are able to blog! You look fabulous! I hope you start feeling great soon! Oh and cocoa butter sticks work awesome!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
You look wonderful! I am so glad you are doing good. And how cool that you didn’t need stitches. You might not want to mention to the boys that they used glue. No telling what they would do with that piece of information.
Thursday, 7. May 2009
Keeping my fingers crossed that the final outcome is is good news! You look wonderful!! Huge hugs coming from Vegas!!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
I’m glad they used the dermabond. My mom had her thyroid removed back during the dark ages and the doctor did a horrible job. You look great. I think your kids will be so happy to have mommy home and ok that the scar will soon be forgotten!
Wendy
Thursday, 7. May 2009
It’s cut into a smile shape, so just paint some eyes and a nose above it and you’ll have another face!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
You look awesome if a bit loopy! Alittle Vit E and sunscreen and your new body modification will be near invisible!! Hang in there babe!
Hugs ~ prayers ~ happy thoughts & good Ju-Ju to you!
Thursday, 7. May 2009
I’ve been thinking about you all day. I am so happy to hear that it went well. Thank you for keeping us posted.
Thursday, 7. May 2009
Shawna, you have been in my thoughts and prayers! You look fabulous for just having surgery. Glad to hear the surgery went well and that you’re recovering at home with your sweet boys. Keep that beautiful smile on your face!
Friday, 8. May 2009
Awesome scar…..
Friday, 8. May 2009
I’m so glad for the good news!
And on the upside, you now have a facial piercing AND a neck scar so I will definitely not be messing with you at the next bunco meeting. You look like you can kick my butt
Saturday, 9. May 2009
You look great Shawna! I am soooooo happy that things went well and it is behind you!!! You have definitely been in my prayers.
Take good care and get lots of TLC!
Monday, 18. May 2009
I found your blog through reading your husband’s and I have to say that you are very brave and I am so happy for you guys that everything went through well.