10/18/2012 8:15PM Lynn is Breast Cancer Free

Lynn was finally moved into her overnight "hotel" room. Mayo has felt more like a hotel today than a hospital. Everyone has been very sweet and kind.

We got to see Lynn at 7:00PM. She had been waiting in the recovery room for an available room for a few hours now. She was slowly waking up, explaining to her dad, "Remember when I was a senior in high school and I didn't come home for two days after graduation? It was because I was hungover and this is the same feeling." We all laughed. She was hungry and was only able to eat small portions of crackers and broth. The nurses will let us know what kind of diet she has to be on. She is telling her mom to go eat, bring food back, so when her mom falls asleep, she will eat it! LOL! She is doing well.

The nurses showed Lynn's mom and I how to empty her drains at home. Lena, her nurse, had a breast reduction here at Mayo Clinic not too long ago, so she explained that Lynn's recovery will be easier than we all think!

I am amazed how Lynn is up and laughing. SHE IS JUST AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN! I wanted to be sure to post this last blog to let all of you know she did amazing today! She did it! SHE BEAT BREAST CANCER! She also has the strength to entertain us visitors, make us laugh, and ask how we are doing!

She is now going to rest with her mom by her side.