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Saturday, March 19, 2011

It’s True

This evening finds me feeling nearly back to normal. My right eye is fully open even though it is still puffy. My face remains swollen, forehead to collarbone, but nothing like it was yesterday or Thursday. The various colors of bruising emerged last night, but 24 hours later they remain blessedly muted. Because I now have only minor discomfort, I am no longer taking acetaminophen for pain. By the way, I never needed anything stronger than that plus ice packs for the swelling. Best of all, the wound reconstruction remains in excellent condition. The stitches will come out next week.

My surgery was Tuesday morning.
Today is Saturday.
This is being quite a swift and remarkable journey.

I thought hard before deciding to share the photo in the previous post. My only fear was that I might discourage someone from pursuing treatment. But I trusted my Mohs surgeon and all my research which told me that any postoperative consequences would be brief. I’ll have a bandage for a couple of weeks and a scar which will eventually quiet and fade. The basal cell carcinoma is gone and I will be screened regularly. Should another bcc appear I will schedule treatment immediately and know for sure that any discomfort really is temporary.

Sláinte!

6 comments:

Ms Brown Mouse said...

Huzzah!

Unknown said...

Amazing, I can't believe you bounced back that quickly!

Nicole said...

Glad to hear it!

Kate said...

If they gave you a prescription for the good stuff and you didn't use it, I'll be happy to take it off your hands... LOL.

Good percocets should NEVER go to waste.

Glad you are feeling better!

Roo said...

Hurrah (I was going to Huzzah, but was pipped)

So, big catch up too. Happy belated birthday Chuck! Sorry I missed the day proper.

Lee, so pleased to hear all is well, mind I'd stop the boxing if that's what happens to you ;o)Big hugs all round xxx

Sue said...

Hahaha - I should've finished reading all the updates before commenting on the previous post... Don't stress, I promise to go get my mark seen to ASAP!!

Glad to hear you're feeling better and sure you're even more better by today!

Hugs, Sue X