The bandage is off

Well, I have mixed feelings about the bandage coming off. First of all - it feels so much BETTER! Second of all - the drains are more annoying. The sight doesn't bother me too much, but I didn't think about how my appearance will affect others. Sorry. It is obvious, so, I'm stuffing for the mean time. I seem to be more achy than I was before - I guess my body is rebelling about having to sleep in one position all night and guard my right side 24/7. BUT, the pain pills help and I'm only taking 3 or 4 per day. Kent continues to be my wonderful help in emptying the drains - bless him! Bedtime is a bit harder than other times of day - I'm tired. And thoughts of upcoming chemo make me very discouraged and afraid. I know there is much more of that kind of feeling lying ahead - I will rely heavily on your faith and prayers in addition to my own, to get me through! Time to go rest. Love you all~