Calling all TNs

Lynn18:  I had no idea you were up for your MX, too.  Wishing you a fast, successful and pain free surgery.  Hope you are in good hands and your surgeons are skilled and accurate.  I only had one side taken but losing my hair was harder and I was very surprised by this.  I was happier that the cancer was just gone and also grateful that they can "rebuild" it.  Many good thoughts coming your way.

Hi! Again,

This is part of cc4npg post of  oct 19, 2010.    ( I hope you have a church you belong to or go to, but if not, I encourage you to find one.)   There are many BC patients who aren't a member of a religious faith.   I am a member of a religious faith, and don't need prayer explained to me barbbasile.   You got some nerve.   Maybe everyone should have read the post from cc4npg before jumping on my religious ass.

Lynne:  It was a long one year battle with BC and the vacation is just what I needed.  What kind of recon are you planning to do?  Are you doing immediate recon?  I am unusual in that I woke up from surgery elated rather then depressed.  I didn't do Morphine which is harder to bounce back from so I blame the feelings of elation on Tramadol and having the cancer out of me.  I was really surprised by how matter of fact I was about losing my breast.  I had the skin sparing MX with delayed/immediate recon with an expander which was just replaced with silicone.  With the exception of being without a nipple, my breasts look better after my MX then before.  Do you have access to the picture forum yet?  You can see real pictures of women who have had every type of procedure plus recieve enormous support.

Teka, Jwaterlilly & Barbasille:  Can we just except that some of us are sensitive to any type of religous input unasked for from others and move on?  Some of us have experienced abuse at the hands of religon and some of us feel as if their faith is their rock to get through this.  There isn't any right or wrong here. Bottom line, don't push your own beliefs on others and be sensitive to the fact that not everyone feels the same as another.  Hugs to you both. 

Lynn - I had a BMX with a tissue expander and at the same time a small lift on the left breast. This was 9/15. I am 5 weeks out and doing well. Still a heavy, slighty sore feeling from the expander-so I imagine if you are not having immediate reconstrution your recovery should go well! I cried the first time I saw my "one boob body" the day after surgery in the plastic surgeon's office, but have not cried since. It's not gross, just weird.I do make an effort for my kids not to see (they're 5 and 8), but it's not like I showed them my boobs anyway!! Best of luck to you-hope it all goes well.

Lynn:  You can private message TimTam and she will give you access.  For me, it would have been too difficult to see myself without a breast.  Having the immediate/delayed helped me process it better, but I am glad you are happy with your decision, that's what is most important.  The picture forum should help you choose, should you decide to go this route.

Jen~ I agree.  However, some people express their support through prayers.  And, as barbasile said, adding "prayers" to a post isn't necessarily directed to a specific religion (or ANY religion).  For example, I'm on a mom's email list and several of the ladies are atheists... many more are Jewish.  Christians are in the minority there.  Some ladies on that list express support by sending "positive vibes" or "healing thoughts".  I don't think it really matters... I'm just happy to know that someone *out there* has heard me and is wishing me well.  I would hope that here (where many frightened) we could just accept the thoughts as they were meant-- to be nice... and supportive.

Teka~ Thanks for clarifying.  I looked back this morning and didn't see a reference to a church (or organized religion).  I'm guessing that cc4npg edited her post after your suggestion that someone could be offended.  That's why I didn't see it.

Lynn~ I did delayed recon and am glad I waited.  Good luck with your MX!

Lynn~ The picture forum is VERY helpful.

Ok, I have pm'd Timtam so hopefully I will get to see the pictures.  I am a little nervous about seeing the pictures, but it will be helpful, I know. 

Jwatrlily,

Again for your benefit, this is part of the post from cc4npg oct 19, 2010 which she deleted  3 hours ago.   (I hope you have a church you belong to or go to, but if not, I encourage you to find one.)   Is this prayer?   Did you ignore this part of the post?

Sh Sh Sh

I love this thread.

Move on please Get back to why we are here.

I finally got brave enough and made an official complaint about my PS. Let's see where it goes.

Can anyone tell me what a recurrence on your scar might look like. I have this small dot - almost looks like a tiny blister. Please tell me it's nothing! I'm afraid to call my breast surgeon.

Claire~ Doesn't sound like a recurrence to me.    Call your surgeon.  xxoo

sigh...

Thanks I'll call tomorrow. Hope she doesn't think I'm nuts!

stop!!

we all have cancer

we need a place for peace

i like this thread

Claire:  I too would doubt it's anything major.  I thought cancer along the scar would be in the form of a lump.  My first impression would be it's probably just a small sore place/blister and has nothing to do with cancer.  But I know it is worrisome and you'll feel much better once your doc looks at it.  I agree they won't think you're nuts... not at all!