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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited April 2012

    Arenee and FLislander , I am in both of your pockets and I am praying for you . sending you both Big Hugs :)

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited April 2012

    Arenee and FLislander , I am in both of your pockets and I am praying for you . sending you both Big Hugs :)

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  • annabelle64
    annabelle64 Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2012

    CookieMonster, I'm going to be at Huntington. The two different reconstruction types are because the CT angiogram showed that on the right side I have a big enough vein for the DIEP but on the left side I probably don't. If the PS finds one, she'll do the DIEP on the left side, too, because that's my preference.

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  • keonghi
    keonghi Member Posts: 111
    edited April 2012

    Prayers and (((hugs))) to you arnee!  Looking forward to hearing from you "on the other side."  I hope GmaNiki and Jennyrjd are resting easy. 

    My anxiety is skyrocketing the closer I get.  Been nesting, shopping, napping when completely overwhelmed, and smoking like a chimney!  I don't know how the other ladies quit smoking at a time like this but I know my time to quit is right around the corner. Calm and peace to everyone!!

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    Beachcomber, you are on now!

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    arnee, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!

    Whent to see my very sweet infectious disease doctor today, he was so warm and encouraging, I wish you all could have been there, he would have made every one feel so good (for that moment anyway)

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    oh, and I think I'll have my period (at the ripe old age of 51, it is still coming, regular as clock work) during the surgery.  Should  make it even more fun

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  • longislandmom
    longislandmom Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2012

    LOL plymouth people.  i just got out my calendar and tried to calculate.  i'm hoping i'll miss my period by a few days (at least the worst of it).  ugh..just one more thing to worry about!  delightful!

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  • arenee98
    arenee98 Member Posts: 21
    edited April 2012

    Thanks, and the same to you :)  We will rock this surgery thing!

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012

    Just wanted to let those whose periods may coincide with their surgery not to worry.  You just need to let the doctors/pre-op nurses know you are having your period.  Remember these people have dealt with this situation before so it's a no brainer for them.  I know it may make you nervous.  I recently had emergency surgery on the same day my period started.  I let the medical staff know and they let me keep on my pad, underwear and gym shorts I wore to the emergency room.  I brought a extra pads to the hospital as a precaution but the nurses will provide you with some if you are having your period or it starts while you are still in the hospital.  I know there is a surgery thread entitled something like this---Embarrassing question---  that discusses this very topic. 

    Good Luck to those having their surgeries this week and sending positive, calming and healing prayers, thoughts and energy to all!!!!

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  • rtnyc
    rtnyc Member Posts: 155
    edited April 2012

    plymouthpeople:  me too 51 and might have it 2 days before surgery...ugg something else to have anixiety about!

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  • rtnyc
    rtnyc Member Posts: 155
    edited April 2012

    I'll just add to the post from melrose...a pad, never used on not from day 1 when I was 11!!!  they won't let you in the operating room with a tampon????  oh god. 

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  • markat
    markat Member Posts: 909
    edited April 2012

    Arenee hugs and best wishes to you.



    Hi Flislander! I am thinking of you too! And all the other ladies with surgeries coming up. I met with my breast surgeon today. Still don't have a date because I'm waiting to meet with the plastic surgeon. She said probably 3 weeks. I just wish it was all over.

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012

    rtnyc- they may or may not let you wear a tampon.  The best thing is just to ask because some will allow you to wear a tampon during surgery.  One of the gals on the March 2012 Masectomy thread had her period during her BMX; she got to wear a tampon during surgery but may have had to switch to a pad during her hospital stay.

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  • annabelle64
    annabelle64 Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2012

    Spent some time talking with a friend who went through this a few years ago - she talked me down from the ceiling...the surgery is coming up fast and I have so much to do beforehand but I get overwhelmed and then can't do anything. Thankfully I'm not working this week.

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  • annabelle64
    annabelle64 Member Posts: 18
    edited April 2012

    keonghi, I asked my PS today about supportive garments post-surgery and she says she doesn't want me wearing anything compressive or tight for at least a few weeks. SHe said the mastectomy camisole with drain pockets is fine. I'm having immediate reconstruction, too.

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  • Zarasbaba
    Zarasbaba Member Posts: 103
    edited April 2012

    Good Morning ladies!!!

    I been very busy haven't really post on this thread...

    @ Melrose!!! Xoxo, feels good seeing you here in the April boards!!!



    I'm a Beliver a Christfian, I give it all to God, because without him, I would be going crazy!!

    Yes I'm a little nerves, but I'm not feaking out, my friends and family and my friends on here



    Yea I'm a little nerves, we only human, but I know I'll come out of this cancer free!!!

    It's like this I lost like 48 lbs, because of my bad back, I live on pain meds, they cut my appetite like in half, I'm now a size 7 which makes me happy, in get a BMX/ DIEP , at the same time while I'm on the table, after all is done, I'll be cancer free hopefully I'll stop smoking, I'll be having a flat stomach, and a nice new rack!! Even if my boobs will be nmade from my belly fat, who cares not me!!



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  • FLislander
    FLislander Member Posts: 243
    edited April 2012

    We are all here with you arenee.

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  • Zarasbaba
    Zarasbaba Member Posts: 103
    edited April 2012

    Injust want to wish all of who is facing snurgerys, all the best!!



    Warm hugs and strong prayers to get all of us though this, which is the first step, for healing and bring cancer free!!

    I was Dx back in Feb around the 21 I believe about five and a half weeks with cancer !! Lol,



    I'm very tired this morning and my back is bothering me, I feel like I need to be staying in bed today, cos I am feeling very wiped out this morning, my DH is home today, Lord I am praying to you Lord, to let him go and play some golf please Lord.,





    But me staying in bed all day is not going to happen, lol, I need to finsh shopping for me, I'll be needing some pillows and some new fluffy house slippers......I'm just about typing this post,I don't know what's going in with me?





    @ Melrose HUGSSSSS it feels food seeing you on this April thread.....

    I remember you from Feb when we all was just DX with the nasty cancer,

    warm hugs and prayers, positive thoughts for everyone, the emey, is the one who puts fears into her hearts, we must not let it happen to us, cos He will bring us down with fears....



    So to my BC sisters I ask you to be strong about this, as we go down this path, but we know what is ahead of us,



    The BSnwill be recovering the cancer from our bodies!!!! And we will move on from here !!!!









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  • Zarasbaba
    Zarasbaba Member Posts: 103
    edited April 2012

    Removing the cancer from us,...... This IPad has a mind of its own....lol

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  • IndigoMont11
    IndigoMont11 Member Posts: 1,095
    edited April 2012

    Morning Tammy! Praying for relief from pain for you today. Here's a warm soft purple healing blanket for you. I'm watching the snow fall on my blooming crabapple trees this a.m. and thinking of my sisters out there. God bless and comfort you.

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  • BeachComber2005
    BeachComber2005 Member Posts: 10
    edited April 2012

    Thank you, thank you!!

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited April 2012

    Morning ladies . I too am worried about the period thing . I counted my days and looks like I too will be getting mine around same time .. I tell ya .. shit ... I am busy today unpacking my new apartment and getting ready for my daughters arrival tomorrow .. excited to be going to Laguardia to pick her up in the morning ... 

    Thinking of GamaNiki ... and Jennyrjd, hope you both are comfortable and resting .love and hugs xoxoxo  

    Arenee I am in your pocket today and all  will be well see u on the other side sista ! love and hugs xoxoxox 

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  • keonghi
    keonghi Member Posts: 111
    edited April 2012

    Thanks annabelle! 

    Oh and for the rest of my surgery sisters...it looks like I too will be starting my period on the day of my surgery.  Weird that it is falling on that day for so many of us! 

    Also, my girlfriend and I were talking last night about helplessness (and how much I hate it).  She said she would be willing to feed me or even wipe my butt if she had to! LOL!  I told her that the constipation from the meds is God's way of giving us time to heal in order to be able to wipe our own butts! LOL

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  • GmaNiki
    GmaNiki Member Posts: 42
    edited April 2012

    Good Morning April Buddies!

     I came home yesterday. Feeling a bit better today but not quite normal yet Dont remember anything from the date of surgery. I was very nervous when we got to the hospital and the nurses were so excellent, got me a room so I could lay down and gave me some medicine to relax me and take away the nauseous. Everything after that until sometime Saturday is a jumbled memory of nothingness. Came off the morphine Saturday so then things started to come more closely into focus. Now just on ibuprophen more pain from the tram than the mx. But doing good. DH asked several times if I am happy I had the surgery. Honest answer is I dont know yetl. But I do know I happy it is over on I am on the other side. Took a short walk outside this morning as it has been beautiful weather but it is suposed to get cooler and rain for the next few days. Lilac, my favorites are blooming and apple blossoms are beautiful and I wanted a few minutes of the fragrance. See the PS next monday and BS next tuesday.

    Thanks so much for all the hugs and prayers, I know they are definitely what got me through. Will post again soon, now I need to go back and read all the posts since I left before surgery. Love you ALL!!!

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012

    Post-op camisoles-- Your insurance may cover the cost for a post-op camisole (holds drains).  Your BS/ PS will write a prescription for you.  Contact your insurance to see what they will cover.

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  • Raelan
    Raelan Member Posts: 200
    edited April 2012

    So BMX is scheduled for tomorrow morning.  I'm a little anxious, but ready to have it over with.  My mom is coming into town today to help with my post-op recovery.  She's had two masectomies (one for BC the other prophylatic...5 years apart), so knows exactly what to expect.  There's nothing about my surgery that will shock her.  I'm so thankful she'll be here because she's going to be such a great source of support.  Am working from home today so I can wrap up some loose ends at work, then plan to be out for about 4 weeks. 

    I'm doing delayed reconstruction because both my BS and PS strongly believe that immediate TE's cause the risk of complication to increase significantly and feel that it's better to heal from the first surgery before having a second one.  My PS is a reconstruction expert (he and his partner do about 200 per year), so I trust he knows what he's talking about.  Assuming there's no lymph node involvement or need for chemo (depending on OncotypeDX score), I'll be doing TE's in about 6 weeks. 

    My only problem right now is my stupid allergies.  They decided to kick in over the weekend and are driving me crazy.  Nose is stuffed up and makes it hard to sleep.  I've held off taking any drugs because I don't want to put anything in my system that might cause problems with my surgery.  If I'm still having problems breathing tomorrow, I'll talk with the nurse during my pre-op for surgery.  You kind of need to be able to breath through your nose while under Wink

    Wish me luck tomorrow.     

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012

    Raelan- Sending you lots of hugs and postive, calming and healing thoughts, energy and prayers for tomorrow's surgery!!!!  Sorry to hear about allergies.  I was able to take benedryl the day before my surgery and used a saline solution nasal spray to help with my allergies.  A hot shower may also help and relax you a little!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!! 

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  • longislandmom
    longislandmom Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2012

    GmaNiki...Welcome back!  I am so happy to hear you are doing OK and on the other side of things.  It is a great source of comfort to me, and i'm sure the rest of the ladies.  enjoy the lilacs and your walk.  keep us up to date on how you are doing!  peace!

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  • FLislander
    FLislander Member Posts: 243
    edited April 2012

    Raelyn

    I'm with you on the allergies kicking in also, I couldn't nose breathe last weekend. I'm thinking oh great I can't take anything that I normally would, thanks for the suggestions melrose. I'll be with you tomorrow, all the best.

    Cindy

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