Beth had a very busy day Friday meeting with the surgical team, anesthesiologist and getting all the necessary papers signed.. Fortunately she’ll be on a morphine drip after surgery and they’ve assured her that pain management is a top priority… Reality is no doubt setting in for her and her entire family-when I spoke to her Saturday she was busy cleaning the house and getting everything ready for the boys; she’d hoped to only be in the hospital a day or two so was disappointed when they told her to plan for at least 5-6 days; the drains will come out in 7-8 days and chemo will probably begin in 30-35 days.. Although they are planning to do the reconstruction tomorrow during surgery; a final decision won’t be made until surgery is underway and they know for sure what they are dealing with.
Beth will arrive at Faulkner Hospital very early tomorrow morning and family will be with her throughout. Surgery is expected to be quite long -7 hours or more, so we don’t expect to have any news until very late afternoon or early evening at the soonest. Once we do we will add it to the site…
Beth, her family and all of us who love her have been overwhelmed by everyone’s graciousness, support and prayers… Together we know she’s is going to win this challenge for sure…. Please keep her and her family in your prayers…
