I made it through surgery on Monday morning. Ryan and I arrived at Emory at 5:15 AM, and they called me back about 6:15. Mom and Dad got there a little bit later than that. Dr. Delman came in, signed my shoulder and then we met lots of anesthesiologists, residents and nurses who were all very nice. A little after 7 they gave me something "to take the edge off." I don't remember anything after that point which is probably a very good thing.
Dr. Delman had a difficult time locating the mass at first, and then it wasn't exactly what he was expecting. It turned out to be something called a hermanginoma which has to do with the blood vessels and is similar to an aneurysm, but it is not nearly as serious. Dr. Delman was able to remove all of it and some of the surrounding tissue. He called in a pathologist who found it to be benign; they will send it for further testing, but there is no reason to think they will find anything different. The surgery took a little longer than expected, but overall it went well.
I spent Monday and Tuesday nights at my parents' house, so I could get some needed rest. The pain medicine they gave me makes me pretty tired. I have been told not to pick up anything heavy or go swimming for 6 weeks. Unfortunately, Lily and Mia are included in that "anything heavy" list, so that will be interesting! I have a lovely 6 inch scar on the base of my neck now too; a small price to pay I guess.
I am very thankful that the doctors did a great job, and it appears all is fine. I am also thankful to Ryan for all the extra help he already has given (and will continue to give) around the house and with the girls. Also, thank you to my parents for letting me stay over for a few days and to Liz and David for coming over to help with the girls while I was gone. I certainly have a long list of things to be thankful for!
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