Liz,  I got your PM and will write later, but wanted you to know that I will be thinking of you tomorrow and wish you much luck with your surgery and great healing.  I am so happy you got together with your gal pals the weekend before your surgery.  They will great support.  You will do great.  Love to you and of course to our adorable Dr. M.  Tell Chris hello for me too.

((((hugs)))) and misses,

Linda 

Brenda,  You are one month out with your nipple revision.  How's it looking.  Will you have tattooing?

All the best Liz.

Yay, Liz!!! Glad it was a alot, and that it went well. You'll heal fast!

Liz, Great to hear you are doing great!  I don't know where she lipoed on that tiny little body of yours...but I bet you look WONDERFUL!!! Glad that bunny tail is finally gone. Looking forward to hearing more soon!  Love Ya!

Hurts like crazy!  Boo.  I have stage two in NOLA on March 15.  Nervous and excited.  Totally need a butt fix.

I'M FREE!!!  Dh pulled my drains (8 weeks out) this morning, woot.  I'm off to take a shower with nothing hanging, double woot.  Can't wait for my butt fix on March 15.  Onc visit yesterday and all is good.  This is a happy Thursday.  (c:  Take care all.

So happy for you mama chick! You'll be happy with your choice.

Liz,  still thinking of you and glad all is well and better yet you like it all!  Dr. M is the best. 

Mamachick,  When is your surgery scheduled.  Let Brenda (jeskachi) know your date and she will list it on the Calendar above.   

Adey,  You are one tough lady.....going back stage II already. Good for you and double good that your are.......DRAIN FREE! 

mamachick-- sent you a PM-- i'm planning to stop by and see you! 

Thanks, Linda and Better-Body-Babe!

Linda, I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully this warm winter has everyone out & about & feeling good!! Mamachick, hugs to you!

It is so great to see the Charleston thread active again!  I have a Stage 2 with Dr. M in Charleston on 1/31 and so far, so good!  This was my 3rd and hopefully last Stage 2 and boy, did she go to town on me!!!!   I had nipple revision and TONS of lipo (boy, did that hurt!).  I am about 3 weeks out and still sore - hopefully will be able to get back to my routine in the next 3 weeks or so.  I am a little worried about my new nipple - I hope it is just a scab and all is good underneath - but we will see.  Before this surgery, I thought I could do an "unlimited" number of Stage 2 surgeries - now I totally understand why women say the are "DONE" - I am so "DONE" at this point!  I will dutifully wear my compression for the next 6 months and then I am ready to be done with this reconstruction business (oh, of course, I will need my tat).

For those who know me, I am sorry to report that my husband and I are separating after 25 years together (& 3 amazing kids).  Both my oncologist and breast surgeon asked me if I thought it was cancer related...on the surface, I don't think so - but when you peel back the layers, and see how you have changed, how life has changed - it most likely had some impact.   I thought my husband was a rock and my biggest supporter but that was not the case.  Thankfully, I should be OK financially, will be able to stay in the house and provide a loving, stable home for my kids (12, 16 & 18).  I am trying to make peace with the situation and am SO HAPPY that I decided to go through the reconstruction!  (My gut told me to do it - always listen to your gut!!!!!!).  Best wishes to all!  Liz

I can't imagine what you're going through, Liz. I am glad you did your recon, and thankful that you and the kids will be okay. It will be tough on the kids. People grow apart for many reasons. Cancer can certainly be a game-changer. I know you'll find peace, sounds like you're well on your way. We're here for you!!