This is day 4 after surgery and Audree is doing great.  She is in pain around the left side where they removed the breast.  Today we took the dressing off, and we both agreed that it looked really good.  The surgeon did a great job.  Audree had this picture in her head of what it would look like but it turned out to look better than expected.  She still has the JP drain and we hope that will be taken out on Monday when we go to the doctor.  That drain helps get all the fluid, and blood out of the pocket in her chest.  We hope on Monday Audree will be able to start exercising.  She is really tight under her arm and wants to stay in shape.  Our kids have been staying at my parents house, so Audree can rest and so that my mom can spend some quality time with them.  My mom is in heaven, but not being with the kids has been tough on Audree, but I feel that it has been good for her to rest, and try to recover.  Hopefully when we look back we will realize this was the best decision, even though it is hard to be away from your kids for more than a day.  We received a lot of support from friends, family, and extended CFA family.  We will keep you posted!!!