Yesterday, I spent the weirdest Valentine's Day ever in surgery. Instead of a romantic dinner, I was at the hospital in Riverside, having a melanoma cut out of my cheek. YUCK
It was a same-day surgery, so I got to come home last night by 7 p.m. Today, I feel pretty good. The cuddly bear and "I love you" balloons are from my sweet interns. You can see the yellow bandage STAPLED to my face is coated with neosprorin. We will have the pathology report in about a week. Please pray that they got all the bad stuff! Then I get to go back for reconstructive surgery.
Comments (25)
Oh my! I hope for the best possible news for you next week, Palma.
Posted by Debra | February 15, 2013 9:22 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 09:22
Best wishes for a great outcome, thinking of you.
Posted by Marcia | February 15, 2013 9:25 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 09:25
Sending healing thoughts and hoping they get all the bad stuff. Take care of you...
Posted by Kathy | February 15, 2013 10:50 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 10:50
Wishing you a quick and easy recovery, Palma, and good news from the doc. Ouch!
Posted by Terry Freemark | February 15, 2013 11:02 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 11:02
sending virtual hugs...
Posted by jgk | February 15, 2013 11:09 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 11:09
Oh Palma, I really hope that they got it all! Take care of yourself - let Brad and Federico pamper you for a few days.
Posted by Sheena | February 15, 2013 11:55 AM
Posted on February 15, 2013 11:55
Very very very best wishes from all of us.Hug
Posted by Giulia | February 15, 2013 12:05 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 12:05
Good Lord, I hope everything comes back ok. So sorry to hear this. take care
Posted by Deb R | February 15, 2013 12:52 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 12:52
Palma -- my thoughts are with you! Sending a virtual hug, and hoping next week's news is good.
Posted by Judy | February 15, 2013 1:26 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 13:26
Hi Palma ..Looks pretty good. When you explained the incision site last night on the phone and all the staples holding the dressing in place this is not how I visualized it. Hmm...so I didn't ask you earlier is it sutured shut underneath the dressing? Is the black I see in the photo part of the stitches? I'm glad it doesn't hurt! Hope it stays that way.
Posted by Ida | February 15, 2013 2:26 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 14:26
I'm still laughing about the wrinkles conversation we had at Slow Bowl. Hope you're as close to pain-free as possible and that you'll be hearing good news from Path soon! Hope your boys are giving you lots of TLC :)
Posted by Rebecca | February 15, 2013 3:05 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 15:05
Dearest Palma, I am visualizing complete healing and the best results. Sending you all the light and love and wishes for a speedy full recovery.
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 15, 2013 3:41 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 15:41
I'm sending my positive thoughts your way for a good report from your doctors!!
Posted by susan from virginia | February 15, 2013 4:28 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 16:28
Of course I hope that this is the worst of it... I also hope that you will be smiling your 'Palma smile' again soon.
Posted by sandi | February 15, 2013 7:46 PM
Posted on February 15, 2013 19:46
Oh my goodness! Yes, let's hope they got all of the bad stuff out. You are a brave girl. As many others have said, let Brad and Federico pamper you.
Posted by Susie L | February 16, 2013 7:48 AM
Posted on February 16, 2013 07:48
Palma,
I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and hoping everything turns out well. Sending you hugs and happy thoughts...
LisaF
Posted by Lisa Baskin | February 16, 2013 9:16 AM
Posted on February 16, 2013 09:16
Palma, I'll keep you in my prayers. I had a similar scare recently. A lot of people were praying for me and God did hear them as I'm sure he will for you.
Posted by Carole | February 16, 2013 12:01 PM
Posted on February 16, 2013 12:01
Oh my, sending tons of healing vibes your way & praying for a good report!! Take care of yourself, dear Palma!
Posted by Jill | February 16, 2013 1:39 PM
Posted on February 16, 2013 13:39
Palma, Best wishes for a speedy recovery and an excellent and clean Pathology report.
Denise
Posted by Denise | February 16, 2013 2:33 PM
Posted on February 16, 2013 14:33
Yikes! How scary! Like the others, I am sending positive thoughts your way. And hugs too.
Posted by nancyhol | February 16, 2013 3:13 PM
Posted on February 16, 2013 15:13
Wishing you the very best, Palma, and sending lots of healing thoughts your way!
Posted by sandrac | February 17, 2013 2:42 AM
Posted on February 17, 2013 02:42
Oh how it must be hurting by now! We hope all turns out well.
Diane
Posted by Diane Vigilante | February 17, 2013 6:32 AM
Posted on February 17, 2013 06:32
I hope you are feeling better, Palma.
Sending you positive thoughts for a speedy recovery, and that your good doctor got all the bad bits.
Don't forget to wear your hat whenever you are out!!
Love, Shelagh.
Posted by Shelagh | February 17, 2013 11:31 AM
Posted on February 17, 2013 11:31
Cara Palma, I hope that today you are feeling better and not hurting. More than that, I hope that the path report is good and the doctors got all the bad stuff out.
Posted by Jane | February 18, 2013 12:56 PM
Posted on February 18, 2013 12:56
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Posted by Gerardina | February 20, 2013 5:10 AM
Posted on February 20, 2013 05:10