September 2012 Surgery

Sandlake

leahlee ~ I will be in Lansing for surgery and pre-op this morning.  I am fortunate I can stay with my daughter, so no driving back and forth.   Today after pre-op I think we'll do a little shopping, she is off work from a shoulder surgery in July.  

Best wishes for you this week my friend

Cyndi 

4caseygirl

Thank you ohiobecky and sweet caroline for your encouraging words.

I posted a question on the LE forum but I just wanted to ask the ladies here what your drs are advising about SLB and risks for LE?

Good luck this week-Trinity, Leah_S , leahlee , KnBsAngel, marianelizabeth, the5owens andMomluke

Thinking of all of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!

marianelizabeth

Trinity, will be thinking of you today! Leah_S, you will now be at the hospital as I think you said you needed to be admitted the night before. I just got home from Turkey yesterday so am on your time - jet lag and up very early! I will be thinking of you both. leahlee, I had to use lumpectomy too though my surgical consent says partial mastectomy.

Three days to go  for mine - four of us I think on Friday.

Marian 

rozem

hello ladies

(hi jenn from the triple positive forum!) im with you on wanting these puppies off asap...im on the cancellation list for sept so heres hoping i get an earlier surgery date

for those of you with younger children (mine are 9 and 12, both boys) what did you tell them about your surgery?  I initially had a lumpectomy so that was easy to "hide" and they were none the wiser as to the body part that was having surgery.  Now with the mastectomy/drains etc im not sure if I should explain to them? im scared it will freak them out but how do i hide this?  The know im having surgery because i will be in the hospital for 3 nights

thoughts?

momtobe - congratulations, in the BC nightmare your baby will be your shinning light

kittykoma05

It's official, September is here, the countdown begins!  Good luck to Trinity, Leah S, leahlee, KnBsAngel, marianelizabeth, Steph (the5Owens), and Momluke!!!  I will be thinking of you this week. 

I went shopping over the weekend and bought several button down pjs.  I didn't buy any sports bras because I'm not really sure if I'll need them.  I'll have to ask the nurse when I see her today for my pre-op appointment.

This is our month!!!

Laura

SweetCaroline2

Leah_S- Thinking of you and sending you lots of love and prayers today and as you recover. May God hold you in his hands today and guide the hands of your doctors. I hope your pathology report comes back better than expected and your recovery is quick with a minimum of discomfort. 

Infobabe

Jennt28

If the doctors gave you the possible complications caused by rads, no one would have them. I believe we are put on a freight train that is hard to get off.

I was never able to see my RO.  I was told to wait until my appointment.  Appointment came and I was told you can talk to him after the simulation.  Finally.......I got to talk to him at length and he did not settle my concerns because he could not.  So I cancelled rads.  

Since then I have found out even more complications that can start weeks, months or years later.  I know a woman who got COPD and lung nodules from her rads.  Her doctor said rads were the cause.  Another has trunk lymphedema from rad damaged nodes.

Pardon my rant but I remember your throat being zapped.  There is another woman in Australia who has even worse throat zaps.  Many get abdominal exposure leading to nausea.  Poor positioning says my one doctor. 

Dakota212

Trinity -

Good luck !!!



Thoughts and prayers ~

Leah_S

KnBsAngel

marianelizabeth

the5owens

Please update when u can!!!

cthynsh

Lets ROCK the month of September!

michellej1980

I had a call from my PS's secretary to say it's "all systems go" and to prepare for 19th.vi had my pre-op appointment today where I had ECG, bloods etc and photos taken. I felt like a topless model! I came away feeling kind of 'excited' knowing that everything is being planned and scheduled for two weeks' time. Then I remember what I'm having done and why! I guess I am just wanting it over and done with so I can get back to normal again, not to mention the fact that I want this beast out of me NOW!



Good luck to all those having surgery this week.

ohiobecky

Best wishes for tomorrow Leah! Prayers to you.

Sounds like maybe a 50/50 shot that I may go as scheduled on the 10th. Did not sound too promising when I talked to my oncology nurse today. Neupogen shots tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Hopefully they get my white counts into an acceptable range by Friday.

Dakota212

Leah-s

Good luck tomorrow!!! Thought, prayers. And hugs!!'



Mumtobe-

Welcome. Glad u found us! U r very busy!!!! God bless !!

Cherioo

Hello Everyone,



I had a double mastectomy Aug 2 nd with lymph node removal and the surgery was a a breeze . The tubes were uncomfortable and sleeping was very tuff for me because I always slept on side . Doing much better now and starting chemo and rads after. You guys will do great make sure you have very loose clothing . Make sure that you also ask for clips for your bra they give you to wear . Those tubes can get caught sometimes

Sandlake

Having my morning coffee reading through the post.  Thank you to Everyone for sharing feelings, may we all find comfort during this difficult time!

I really appreciate the ladies who have been through this joining in and offering advice. Thank You

KnBsAngel

Good luck to all!  I'm leaving today for Houston for surgery.  Hope everyone has an easy time of it and quick recoveries.

Jennt28

Added you at the end KnBsAngel.... :-)





20 Aug 2012

Sandlake - hysterectomy



4 Sept 2012

Trinity0723 - MX (left)



5 Sept 2012

Leah_S - MX on remaining side plus bilateral TE placement



6 Sept 2012

leahlee - excisional biopsy



7 Sept 2012

KnBsAngel - MX with TE

marianelizabeth - lumpectomy, SNB

the5owens - lumpectomy

Momluke - MX (left) with reconstruction and symmetric surgery



10 Sept 2012

Sandlake - bilateral MX with TEs

ohiobecky - MX (left)

java11 - MX with DIEP (left), reduction (right)



11 Sept 2012

SweetCaroline2 - MX, Lat Dorsi with TE

Tzvia - MX with TE

mrskimber47 - bilateral MX with implants

SAR843 - bilateral MX, DIEP/TRAM



13 Sept 2012

cthynsh - lumpectomy, SNB



14 Sept 2012

kittykoma05 - bilateral MX with TEs



17 Sept 2012

positivenergy - bilateral MX with DIEP



18 Sept 2012

gajor4 - MX with bilateral DIEP

4caseygirl - BMX



19 Sept 2012

michellej1980 - bilateral MX, DIEP



24 Sept 2012

Sneakychiquita - skin-sparing UMX with TE reconstruction

Mumtobe - MX



26 Sept 2012

sandrav - bilateral DIEP



28 Sept 2012

Jennt28 - bilateral MX, muscle sparing free TRAM

Dakota212 - bilateral MX with TEs



15 Oct 2012

rozem - bilateral MX with TE's and lat dorsi flap (on the radiated side)



unknown date

cathyann - MX

Bargala - bilateral MX with TEs

KnBsAngel

Dakota212

Knbsangel-

Good luck!! Haves safe trip

SweetCaroline2

Peace to those with surgery this week

Leahlee- I hope the results of your biopsy tomorrow are the best possible. Good Luck!!

KnBsangel- Thinking of you as you travel to Houston. I hope your surgery and recovery go smoothly and that your results far exceed your expectations.

Marianelizabeth- Wishing you a quick and easy recovery from your surgery and good results on your SNB.

the5owens- Hoping that your lumpectomy is simple and even a smaller procedure than you had dared to hope. 

Momluke- I hope that you are surrounded by the best care- doctors and nurses- for your surgery and post-op care and that all goes well. 

Sending you all positive thoughts and prayers.

LeahLeah

Trinity and Leah, hope you are recovering well. I'm at the sug center now, have to have a wire placed first, surgery later. Thank you all for your thoughts and wishes.

Wow 4 of us tomorrow! Good luck to all you Friday ladies!



Update: wire in waiting for surg.....

See you all on the other side

MLiz

I had laser breast surgery last week by Dr. Vincent Ansanelli in Plainview NY to excise a suspicious area on the chest wall.  He does even mastectomies as an office procedure under twilight sleep.  I had a more superficial excision on the other breast at MSKCC last year and it was very physically traumatic.  CO2 laser surgery eliminates most of the trauma by limiting the bleeding. It also limits the possibility of escape cells during the surgery.  I needed no pain medication after the procedure.  I left 30 minutes after a deep breast excision and went to lunch, as opposed to having to be aided to a waiting car more than one hour after the excision at Sloan.  I slept well without any medication and felt like myself by the next day.  His staff is excellent and I could not be happier with the whole process - and I experienced the other side only one year ago.  Laser surgery needs to be promoted.  It is a well-kept secret by those who do not want to simplify the process.  Women need to be informed.  His patients fly in from places as remote as Hawaii because this care is not available anywhere else

My pathology was benign with potentially pre-cancerous cells.  I am so glad there was no possibility of spreading the atypical cells during the procedure.

SweetCaroline2

MLiz-

Thanks for the feedback on your surgery. Congrats on the benign results and on catching those pre-cancerous cells early. I am happy to hear that your experience was a good one, considering the circumstances.  Hope the rest of your recovery goes as well. Love and prayers.

To all who had surgery this week-

Please post to us after your surgery and let us know how you are doing. Your surgery buddies are thinking about you and ready to support you. 

Dakota212

Leahlee-

Good luck!!!



Trinity&Leah -

Hope the recovery is going well. Hope to hear from u guys soon!!!



Knbsangel, marianeliz, 5owens, and momluke~

Good luck tomorrow, whole lots of hugs and positive thoughts for u guys!!! Update when ur up to it !!

😄😄😄

cathyann

Hello Everyone:

 My surgery date was changed.. I"m now going in for Mast. on Sept 19... ( the day before my anniversary !) I was originally scheduled for the 26th.  I guess were as ready as we can be. 

Cathyann

marianelizabeth

Knbsangel,  5owens, and momluke: it is our turn! I am so ready to get this over with and then on to the next step. I will think of you as I fall asleep and hope to hear good things in the next few days.

Marian 

Jennt28

Hope everyone is travelling well after surgery or in prep. Thinking of you often during my work day! Four of you today... It will be quiet around here for a few days I'm thinking since you will all be otherwise occupied.



Jenn

Jennt28

20 Aug 2012

Sandlake - hysterectomy



4 Sept 2012

Trinity0723 - MX (left)



5 Sept 2012

Leah_S - MX on remaining side plus bilateral TE placement



6 Sept 2012

leahlee - excisional biopsy



7 Sept 2012

KnBsAngel - MX with TE

marianelizabeth - lumpectomy, SNB

the5owens - lumpectomy

Momluke - MX (left) with reconstruction and symmetric surgery



10 Sept 2012

Sandlake - bilateral MX with TEs

ohiobecky - MX (left)

java11 - MX with DIEP (left), reduction (right)



11 Sept 2012

SweetCaroline2 - MX, Lat Dorsi with TE

Tzvia - MX with TE

mrskimber47 - bilateral MX with implants

SAR843 - bilateral MX, DIEP/TRAM



13 Sept 2012

cthynsh - lumpectomy, SNB



14 Sept 2012

kittykoma05 - bilateral MX with TEs



17 Sept 2012

positivenergy - bilateral MX with DIEP



18 Sept 2012

gajor4 - MX with bilateral DIEP

4caseygirl - BMX



19 Sept 2012

michellej1980 - bilateral MX, DIEP

cathyann - MX



24 Sept 2012

Sneakychiquita - skin-sparing UMX with TE reconstruction

Mumtobe - MX



26 Sept 2012

sandrav - bilateral DIEP



28 Sept 2012

Jennt28 - bilateral MX, muscle sparing free TRAM

Dakota212 - bilateral MX with TEs



15 Oct 2012

rozem - bilateral MX with TE's and lat dorsi flap (on the radiated side)



unknown date

Bargala - bilateral MX with TEs

KnBsAngel

kittykoma05

Wow!  So many of us are having surgery next week.  For some reason I can't shake the blues today.  I spent my lunch hour crying in my car.  I allow myself to have crying spells from time to time when I'm alone in my car.  I usually feel better afterwards, but it's not working today.  I had my pre-op appt yesterday.  It was very uneventful, they took some blood and asked a few questions.  I still want to rent the hospital bed for my recovery.  I'm working on that process.  I had surgery to fix two disks on my lower back several years ago, so I'm afraid I'll have a hard time getting up during the time I won't be able to use my arms.  If all goes well, I'll be spending this weekend relaxing with my kids and hopefully not thinking about breast cancer.  Did I tell you that having cancer sucks?

the5owens

Yes Laura cancer sucks!! But we got this!! I am getting ready for in the morning...don't know if I'm more worried about SNB or lumpectomy!! Hang in there!!

marianelizabeth

the5owns, SNB injection is my biggest worry!

Momluke

Well....by this time tomorrow I will be finished with my surgery and on the road to recovery. My emotions have been all over the place! My co-workers took me out to lunch and we laughed and had a great time. I was good and didn't shed a tear until one of them messed around and gave me a hug! Why did she have to go and do that! The water works began and I cried the whole way home!



Then I had to go to my last pre-op. I asked my hubby if he had any questions he wanted to add to my list. His reply...a tidal wave of tears and emotions! We cried together but by the time we got to the dr's we were in full belly laughs!



I am so ready to finally get this over with. I have filed an eviction notice to this cancer and I want it gone!



I hope to be able to post my post operative report soon!



Thank u ladies for all of your support, warm wishes and your prayers!



Smooches for now!!