We arrived to the hospital around 6:30AM to begin registration. I could tell my mom was very nervous... we were all nervous for her. By 7 o'clock they took her back to prepare her for a procedures they were going to do before the actual surgery. Lots of family and friends waited in the waiting room to show their support. We were able to sit in the back with her until they were ready. The procedure they did was inject her with radioactive dye so that they would be able to see the areas during surgery. Her surgery was scheduled for 11:30 AM but she was not taken back until 2:30 PM. It was a very long wait that made my mom nervous because all she could do was lie down and think. She slept a little, watched TV, and visited with the friends and family that went back to see her. Right before they took her back, the surgeon came in to reassure her that everything was going to be fine. My mom cried a little because she was nervous but she was also very strong. She just couldn't wait until it was over. The procedure finished about 5:00PM, which seemed like forever, and Dr.Gladding came out to explain that they took a slightly larger margin than they originally expected because there was another cancer cell near the original tumor, however it was in situ, which means it was not the spreading type, and was fully removed with the surgery. Also, as far as she could see, the lymph nodes were negative and the cancer had not spread any further! Good news! Me and Joe were called to the back to get her dressed and she looked so good... a little drowsy but very good. They said everything went as planned and we took her home. Thanks to God it went well.
Pictures from the hospital...
Cousin Michael, Cousin Monica
Molly, Naomi, Joe
Auntie Theresa, Uncle Dickie, Aunt Doreen, Grandma Christy
Cousin Michael
Molly, Albert
Auntie Geri, Julie, Michael
Mommy going home!
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Hello there. I am an old friend of your mommas. I went to TGB with her. We shared some special moments our teenage yrs. I remember her picking me up in your grandparents white Lincoln Continental to go do laundry.To and from, we listen to Al Green. Still to this day when I hear his music, it reminds me of you Jacque. I also remember going with her to an interview for Smitty's. She didn't want to go alone and took me out of school early.Hey, she was part of the security crew. She could basically do what she wanted. lol I wish so much that we would of kept in touch because God knows I would of definately been there physically to support her. These photos sure do show that you are loved! I am now a follower and will continue to support you Jacque. God be with YOU and YOUR Family! I think about you all the time since I found this out.There is a particular song that I dedicate to you Jacque. Turn up the music by Point of Grace. Take Care Jacque and Stay STRONG like I remember you!Love and Hugs,Sylvia Ramos Simental
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