Post Surgery

Jerry posting here...

The operation was a success! The Doc said she thought the tumor looked small and like it had not invaded any surrounding tissues, and the lymph nodes all look clear.

Martha is sleepily recovering, and should be able to eat some solid foods tomorrow. We're hoping she will be able to come home by Sunday. Meanwhile she has a great private room, and the nurse was very helpful for her. She's enjoying some cranberry juice now, be able to add vodka perhaps in a few weeks.

Audrey and I waited in several places, and lamented the sad state of affairs in the modern waiting room, which has a TV blaring that no one really wants to have to hear, but no one can shut off. We did the requisite worrying but it all turned out great. Audrey managed to knit a baby blanket, making her both a great knitter and a champion of irony, which was noted by patient and everyone alike.

Thanks to all who sent flowers and balloons, Martha really liked the arrangements, although she'd like to remind her brother she is not actually nine years old ;).

We'll be visiting again tomorrow - more news then!