Too early for April 2012 mastectomy?

Lisa-marie- the shots are to prevent clots.

I'm starting to freak out.....ugh! If not for this thread I think I would lose it. Thank you thank you thank you!

Hi everyone, I haven't been on in a few days cause I had to take a break. Hope everyone who is home from surgery is feeling better every day every moment and for all those first going, best of luck, I'll be thinking of you.  Reality is sinking in, my office told me that they hired a person to fill in while I am out to cover the work. I have to say, I felt a little weird. I tihnk because of the reality that surgery is 10 days away and someone else in invading my territory!!!  Oh my god, I'm can't breath between 10 days away and I've never really had a break from work, I'm not so sure I konw how to do that.  How do you cut yourself off?

longisland mom: are we getting together Monday morning befoe your appt at sloan?

Oh . . . but what they have done which is so nice is to ask for donations for breast cancer. My MIL had BC many many years ago . . . it is for both her and I. So lovely.

Mardibra . . . . . sending you the very very best for tomorrow . . . do your best to get through the night . . . as hard as it is. Let us know when you are home safe and sound!

Hugs.

Rtnyc, I know how that work thing is . I too was told someone has been hired in my place to do my work while I am out . I do private duty nursing so its probably different and I know my man I take care of needs someone. Last night was his 70th birthday and what a party it was , his wife is the most lovley beautiful person ever and my boss. I cried at dinner stating that I did not want to leave. they all reassured me all was fine . I know it is in a way , but another part of me feels like I will loose my job a wierd feeling . although I just know I wont .. My mind and my anxiety can really do dirty things to me and make me crazy as hell . I am feeling totally sad and anxious as my day approaches as well. 

I hope all of my surgery sistas are home and resting well tonight . Luv and hugs ladies xoxox

Vegangal:  Glad your not a control freek cause I am and used to be responsible for my own destiny. I hope this fill in doesnt screw up all my hard work and loose biz for me!  But I guess I'll have to figure out how to let go. I am hoping that it comes naturally cause I'll have no other choice anyway over the next month, right?  I am so sorry for your loss, it's hard under normal circumstances I can't even image whats it's like at this time for you and your family.  Try to keep it together, having family around could help.

Longislandmom:  cold or no cold we can at least get together for coffee. I'm already coughing, promise not to kiss you hello!!!  

Lisamarie:  I think no matter what type of job we have this situation feels terrible and I know I am feeling what you are too that someone can take our place. I think we just have to focus on us and what happens happens, there's not much we can do about it over the next month anyway.Keep the vision in your head of the birthday party and how happy there were with you...they'll want you back!!  

Vegan, if it is ok can you tell me your dh first name?  I would love to pray for him by name.  It seems to much to bear for him, and for you too!!!  Big huge hugs to you!!!

I couldn't donate my own blood today because the iron level was 32 and it had to be 33 to donate.  Does anyone know what amount of iron in terms of iron pills I'll need to take over the weekend to get the level up.  I have a bottle of sogar gentle iron 25mg here but have not clue how many to take, pluse I'll eat green veggies, meat etc etc etc...

Rtnyc you might want to check with your breast surgeon or doctor about the iron.



Keonghi I hope the pain stays manageable and your swelling goes down.

Hi All,

Please know how grateful I am for prayers and know that I am praying for all of you. You are in my thoughts and will continue to be. Vegangal---so sorry for the loss of your Mother in law.

I am officially on the other side. PBMX with no cancer identified on the frozen sections. Permanents will be back by Monday. 1 node biopsied on each side with clean results. Yeah! LEt's hope that the permanent sections are consistent with the frozen sections.

This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. April 5th was the 50th anniversary of the death of my mom. 50 years and 5 days later I have the PBMX. All I have been able to think about is my mom and how much I wish there was a doctor like mine for her 52 years ago. It is unfair not knowing your mother.

The anticipation of surgery is worse than anything. I was treated with much respect and had a deep sense of being cared for by the nurses. Pain has been well-controlled. I was off Morphine after 18 hours and now take hydrocodone. The drains---4 of them--- are a PITA!

Here are some items that are helping me the most:

A recliner chair that operates electrically---this is the only way to sleep.

2 pairs of Satin pajamas, velcro drain belt by Amoena (get 2), Small water bottle (the pitcher provided in the hospital is too heavy!), shower shirt, lip balm, a box of REAL Kleenex or PUFFS  (hospital tissues are like toilet paper from the former Soviet Union!), ear plugs, 2 cylindrical pillows stuffed with little white beads for under each arm, small bottle of hand sanitizer and an Mp3 player with your favorite tunes.

Buy some stool softener pills and milk of magnesia for home, I weigh about 10 pounds more today than pre-operatively. Lots of fluid on board. I will be peeing a lot these next few days. My DH says I am also full of $%**! (LOL!!!)

rtnyc---over the counter iron---"Slow Fe" is what I have taken in the past---do not buy the generic form of this as it causes nausea and other tummy trouble---this is what the pharmacist told me, and it proved true for me. Iron is best absorbed with a source of vitamin C---take it with orange juice or other Vitamin C source.

It's naptime for me. Know that I hold all of us in prayer. If I can get through surgery, anybody can. I am the biggest baby on the planet! I send hugs to all.

Had umx 4-4 and got drains out today 9 th day yeah!

Flislander- I can't wait to get the dam tubes out. They are 95% of my pain.

Ndroby -- so glad to hear you are doing well!  can't wait to join you on the other side!  and so happy to hear about your good path report.

Keognhi -- hang in there sister.  Everyone says the first few days are the worst...the upswing should begin for you!  thinking of you!

Congrats on the tubes FL!Isander. 

I so want to be done with all of this.  Pre-op appointment on Monday.  my Cold is Feeling a bit better today.  AND got my period today-- so i won't have it during sugery.  wahoo.