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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited November 2012

    KristinFro that's tough. I know my surgery was supposed to be at 4pm but they ended up bringing me in to change at 2pm Don't remember what time I was actually wheeled into surgery but it had to be at least after 3. I don't know how I managed it but I didn't have a headache. I think I ate a lot the night before. They could take you early. People cancel or for some reason they can't move forward with surgery for medical reasons.

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Thanks for the tip, Lynn! They still make pixie sticks? LOL. Would a tiny bit of regular sugar work as well?

    lago, That's what I'm hoping for. I have to be there at 3 for pre-tests (haven't had a period since February, but they want to do a pregnancy test :/). Maybe they'd take a bribe to get me in earlier? Kidding... maybe. :))

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  • joan888
    joan888 Member Posts: 810
    edited November 2012

    Kristen...good luck on your exchange surgery tomorrow. Sorry it is scheduled so late. Things do happen.... Just FYI, last week I had an appt with my PS and he was running soo late. Why? Because his first surgery patient (BMX and reconstruction) for the morning woke up and drank a whole can of soda before coming to the hospital! What was she thinking? He said they had to wait a minimum of 6 hours for her surgery and they were unsuccessful at moving other surgeries up because no one else was ready to go. Soooooo, you just never know.



    My drain sprung a leak over the weekend right up at up at the top so he had me come in today and have it removed. YES!

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited November 2012

    Kristen:  Good luck tomorrow.  I will be thinking of you. I am looking forward to seeing the article.  Be sure to post the link as well.  

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited November 2012

    Kristen that sucks to have surgery so late---I was lucky in that way--he always gave me first spot and that was still icky LOL

    But on the other hand U GET INTERVIEWED---Wow tell it like it is--and make sure u tell us when it will be and link it too.

    Good Luck tomorrow  well today now.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited November 2012

    Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common.
    Celebrate it every day.
    - Anonymous

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited November 2012

    Add my good wishes for everything going well and turning out really well for Kristen. 

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited November 2012

    I'm celebrating it!  (c:  Good morning all.

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited November 2012

    So do you think Kristen is hungry yet Tongue Out Kristen just thinkin about ya.

    What is that white stuff on the grown. This weekend I was powerwalking with a short sleeve shirt. Today I'm in a puffy vest, gloves and a headband to cover my ears. I want a few more weeks of fall!

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Thanks, ladies! And no, not hungry yet, but I'd KILL for a cup of coffee!! :))

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited November 2012

    Here's some Cinnamon things too

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Na51BPlgUY/Ti78gjWKAvI/AAAAAAAAI0E/QPlBMlEuhLw/s1600/coffee-cup1.jpg

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Oh that looks so good!!

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited November 2012

    KF- Good luck today!

    Lago!

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  • NancyJill
    NancyJill Member Posts: 218
    edited November 2012

    I always get a caffeine withdrawal headache before surgeries. Tell your nurse and the anesthesiologist will shoot you up with something good!

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited November 2012

    Kristen we're all thinking about u and yes that coffee looks good.

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  • Graceembraced
    Graceembraced Member Posts: 97
    edited November 2012

    Kristen hope all went well...

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited November 2012

    If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world.
    Joan Boysenko

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Thank you, ladies! I got home about 10:30 last night. I'm hurting this morning, but not as bad as with the mastectomy. Did any of you have fat transfers (lipo) with your reconstruction? I find my abdomen hurts just as much as my chest this morning. I can't wait to see the finished product, too, but I have to stay wrapped up until I see the PS on Friday.

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited November 2012

    I had fat transfer twice. Once tummy/love handles but he couldn't find enough so next time thighs. I found those area hurt more than the chest. Just wait too. In a few days you'll look like you got beat in and out of a gang but you will feel much better.

    They will change a lot over the next several months. They will drop and "fluff" a bit in time.

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Thanks, lago! I tried to peek at them, but there's some blood that dried to the gauze and I didn't want to pull on it. I'm anxious to see how they turned out!

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited November 2012

    Kristin:  Glad you made it home okay and we able to eat!  Kiss

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  • Timbek2
    Timbek2 Member Posts: 204
    edited November 2012

    Heading to the bgc for my first taxol of twelve. Appreciate any and all prayers for a good week and weekend. No se's. My kids have a million activities and I don't want to miss out. Thanks in advance.



    Praying for swift healing for Kristin. Each day may you feel stronger.



    Becki

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited November 2012

    Couldn't decide today so two for the price of one:

    When I let go of what I am,
    I become what I might be.
    - Lao Tzu

    When I'm trusting and being myself...
    everything in my life reflects this
    by falling into place easily, often miraculously.
    - Shakti Gawain

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited November 2012

    Kristin....Glad you are doing well!  Ah....the suspense......it drives us crazy, doesn't it?

    Timbek2...sending good thoughts and prayers your way that you will have no side effects from the Taxol.  Hope your weekend is a good one!  Hang in there!

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited November 2012

    Timbek2-good luck with the Taxol-prayers for you and your family.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited November 2012

    Although the world is full of suffering,
    it is full also of the overcoming of it.
    My optimism, then, does not rest on the absence of evil,
    but on a glad belief in the preponderance of good
    and a willing effort always to cooperate with the good,
    that it may prevail.
    - Helen Keller

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  • KristinFro
    KristinFro Member Posts: 230
    edited November 2012

    Thanks, ladies! Going to the PS this afternoon. Can't wait to get unwrapped, both for the relief of it and to get a look-see :))

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  • Timbek2
    Timbek2 Member Posts: 204
    edited November 2012

    Good luck Kristin! Praying for swift healing and results that make you happy!!!

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited November 2012

    Timbek I hope all is good for u let us know.

    Kristen my gf's sister had that done and she did say her tummy hurt more but after a while she was very happy with the results. So it'll be good. And I hope for u too to feel better.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited November 2012

    I might have told u this but I forgot. I went out to lunch with my gf yesterday and we were leaving and she went to the bathroom, so I was putting my jacket on strugling a little with te sleeves and my pants fell down--Of course I had my ugly depends on, so I was glad she wasn't there--she would have felt so embarrased--but I just pulled my pants up normally and was laughing.

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