Update on my mom

So mom's mastectomy was today. All along the doctor wanted to do it as outpatient but we just felt that sounded kind of harsh given what mom was about to lose, so he said she could leave today if she felt fine or leave tomorrow morning. Well, mom was feeling, well, great considering the circumstances so she was at the hospital for only about 4 1/2 hrs after the surgery was over and she is now home. Her doctor said the surgery went fine and that as far as he could tell there was no cancer in her lymph-nodes but they were sending off samples to have tested anyways. He also said that unless the chemo therapist mom will go to in 2 weeks sees a reason for any chemo, she'll probably just have to take a hormone pill for the next 5 years. So, as of right now everything is going really fantastic and her recovery and prognosis is even better. I'm sure she'll be sore tomorrow and for the next few days but she's getting around really well right now and other than feeling a little tight from all of the staples, she's good. Thanks to everyone for all of your prayers and kind words!