Saw the plastic surgeon today

lucky32

Saw the plastic surgeon today

lucky32

Hi, everyone,

I saw the plastic surgeon today; I liked her quite a bit. However, I haven't changed my mind; I still don't want reconstruction. She did reassure me that if I ever do want it, there should be no problem doing it then.

Still heading toward PBM. My next step is to meet with some of my doctor's other patients and talk with them about their experiences.

Hope everyone is keeping cool (it's hot as blazes here).

Kimber

HI lucky,

You go girl, and do what is best for you! Glad you liked your ps. When do you think you will do the surgery??

It's HOT here, too. Are you on the East Coast? 110 heat index yesterday and today here. YUK! It's not July!!!

My best to you,

Kimber

lucky32

Thanks, Kimber. Yes, I'm in the sunny South. We are supposed to have a cold snap tomorrow, when it will be only 92! Better get out my snow shovel, just in case. . .

As for the surgery, I am thinking August right now. My surgeon said she books up about 2 weeks in advance, so I think that will be all right. I hope to be able to decide for sure within the next few weeks. 

It's getting to the point where I am just tired of messing with it all. I got an e-mail just a little while ago from someone who wants to plan something for August and wants to know if I have any schedule conflicts. She doesn't know that I'm high-risk, much less that I'm considering surgery, and she doesn't need to know that. But I'm trying to figure out how to respond. I know it shouldn't be that hard to figure out, but for some reason it is, at least right now. Guess I'm a little emotional about the whole thing.

Hope everyone is staying cool. Thanks again, Kimber.

leaf

Lucky-anyone would be emotional in your shoes, especially in 150 degree weather.



If the experts don't know what to do about LCIS, I don't think there's any shame in being uncertain about what you should do. It also involves a big emotional part.



Its an extremely personal choice, and there's absolutely no reason for you to inform people you don't want to know. I think that's especially important if you are concerned that someone will try to pressure you one way or another. You know a lot more facts, and know your body and emotions a lot better than anyone else.



You will come to the right decision for YOU, and that's all that matters.

lucky32

Thanks, leaf. Most of the time I do pretty well, but some days it just gets to me. I will be glad when I've decided one way or the other. I expect I'll do it but just am not quite ready to make that final decision.

The reason I'm having trouble responding to the e-mail I got is that this lady is planning an event that she wants me to be a part of. It's the kind of thing that would be hard to get out of without a good excuse. Of course, I'll have a great excuse, but I'm not ready to tell her about that now. Still working on the best way to tell her I'm not available without telling her why (which probably won't go over too well).

By the way, it's not really 150 degrees here--just feels that way! The heat does make it hard to think clearly. Today is just one of those days when I don't feel like doing a thing.

Thanks to everyone for your support and listening ears (or should that be eyes?)