Siobahn, Quentin, Dylan & Leiana wish to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to everyone who has donated and sent through their love, kind thoughts, prayers and healing wishes over the last week.
Last Tuesday 17-07-18, Siobahn underwent a skin-preserving mastectomy, followed by immediate reconstruction, at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, NZ.
Siobahn had a Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction and a tissue expander, as well. This however, requires further operations. Surgeons moved tissue (skin, fat and muscle) from Siobahn's back, still attached, fed it thorough the arm pit, around to her chest. Her back is now her boob!
The reconstruction option that Siobahn choose was best suited to her situation, considering many health factors.
The surgery took 7 hours to perform and the surgeons were pleased with the outcome.
During the first night in the ward, Siobahn was losing a lot of blood and nearly had to return to theatre. Siobahn couldn't face another operation so soon. Her medical team checked the output every half hour that night and after several hours of observation they were satisfied with the levels as they were.
From Siobahn -
"I have had an amazing team doing their best to keep me safe and well-cared for in hospital. I can't sing their praises enough. What superstars! My kids have been amazing too, coming in each day to see me. They fill my heart with love. I am blessed.
Lots of love to everyone from my hospital bed. Next phase will be going home..."
Siobahn is due to be discharged from Hospital tomorrow (23-07-18) and is looking forward to returning home to her family.
At this stage we await confirmation the sentinel node biopsy is clear and that the cancer hasn't spread to the rest of her body.
Whilst we are thrilled her surgery has gone well, Siobahn's journey is far from over. With a long road of recovery ahead, and ongoing limited financial capacity we still graciously ask you to please consider donating and to please share this GiveALittle page with your family and friends.
To be continued...
