Too early for April 2012 mastectomy?

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    Ladies in waiting, I wish you could have been with me during my surgery day. You would have been surprised at how smoothly everything went and how it seemed anticlimatic compared to the anticipation..pain is 4 on 1-10 scale at its worst. Just got up to take nucynta and valium, so off to la la land forc me. I've had more pain.after root.canal. well, that's my.3 am peptalk.

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  • Zarasbaba
    Zarasbaba Member Posts: 103
    edited April 2012

    Plymouth ...

    Tender hugs to you.....Valium huh? You made it to the other side!!!

    Little pain? Lucky girl!!! Like I said before when I had mine BMX/DIEP flap recon,

    It felt like I was beat up with a baseball bat,

    Because I am already on oxicodone 15 mg, for my four degenative disk in my lower back, the hospital pain meds wasn't working.........

    I wish they would have given me Valium! lol

    Welcome to the other side !!!

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

    YAY PLYMOUTHPEOPLE!!!! Glad you are now on the other side and starting the healing process.

    Gabsbaba - Morning girlfriend!  Yep you did get beat up with a baseball bat but are you sure it wasn't a mack truck that got you?  Praying for a pain free day for you!!!!!

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  • Mardibra
    Mardibra Member Posts: 1,111
    edited April 2012

    I have DIEP coming soon for me. Not looking forward to that pain! My MX was pretty pain free but I don't think that will be the case with DIEP. Gabs - hugs to you!

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  • Mardibra
    Mardibra Member Posts: 1,111
    edited April 2012

    Happy healing Plymouth!

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  • keonghi
    keonghi Member Posts: 111
    edited April 2012

    Yay Plymouth! Happy to see you on the other side! Enjoy the "deep sleep" from the meds and may the healing begin! I hope jayme and kimmygal are doing as well

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited April 2012

    Yesterday was day 8 post-op and I was able to sleep on my side. It took awhile to get comfy, but it was so nice. The sorest spots are where the 3 drain tubes came out. Still feels like a bad burn. Ice really helps numb it. I have a ton of appointments this week, MO, LE Therapist, RO, Surgeon, and my reg. doc. It is a lot to cope with mentally. I have to make a lot of decisions. I wish I had a crystal ball. Still waiting for the Oncotype score to be back. Stage IIIa or not, I think it will show me which direction to go.

    Glad everyone seems to be doing ok.

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012
    Dianarose- Hope you are feeling better and handling all of the appts you have.  I know you are moving forward on your journey by your words. Sending positve calming & healing prayers, thoughts and energy to you and to all.   
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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited April 2012

    melrose, my cousin is moving to Houston. anyway , Dianarose I hope all goes well for you ,Plymouth im really glad u are back and feeling  great . 

    I am still here full of anxity , I know everyone is saying that it's not that bad . I know its just easier said sometimes , I sure hope everyone is right , I feel as I am such a big baby . my stomach hurts , I don't want to be around anyone . I have this annoying thing that I feel like I need to clear my throat yet nothing comes out .. its driving me crazy ... Today is a day I feel like Drinking sooo bad and Smoking sooo bad .. I keep trying to sleep and cant . i have one more day of work and thats tomorrow . well I am so sick of it all . 3 more days to go and I wished it was Over ...

    hope everyone is healing well .. Hugs to you all

    Sony I am thinking of u and praying everyday u will be back soon , I hope all is okay :( 

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  • Mardibra
    Mardibra Member Posts: 1,111
    edited April 2012

    LisaMarie - although it was a pretty easy experience, Im not sure that would have mattered to me before I had the surgery.  I still would have been stressed.  But, I wish you calming thoughts anyway.  Before you know it, you will be counseling others about how easy it was!

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  • VeganGal
    VeganGal Member Posts: 154
    edited April 2012

    Plymouth . . . thank you for your post . . . you made me feel super optimistic (5 day countdown for me) . . . Hugs to you, your spirit, your body . . . and healing:-)

    Dianarose . . . I will be thinking about you . . . let us know how it goes . . .

    I just got my period this morning. I was so happy . . . one less thing to think about on the 25th!!

    Hugs My SS's . . .

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited April 2012

    Just called Genomic Health and they said they overnighted my Oncotype scores to my MO on the 18th, but would not tell me the results. My appointment isn't until 4/30 and I thought about calling, but decided to stay in denial a bit longer. That is one thing I am good at.

    VeganGal- Glad mother nature arrived before your surgery. I got mine the day after and it was tough.

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  • longislandmom
    longislandmom Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2012

    Plymouth- yours and all the other words from the ladies on the other side are really so wonderful.  i am two days away (monday) and pretty much a wreck.  Running around doing last minute organizing, shopping, work conference calls etc...  still have a runny nose-- not sure if it is allergy or the end of my cold/sinus infection. ugh.   the drag is that since my surgery is monday, i have to go to nuclear medicine for SNB shot in morning and won't be first surgery.  probably won't be scheduled until @12- but will find out for sure today.  i am so stressed for some reason about not being able to drink any water (food i don't care about).  anyway, my surgeon promised me they'd hook me up to IV and give me some happy drugs right afte nuclear medicine.  OMG.. i just need this to all be over.  and now--even though i have DCIS/LCIS-- the anxiety about some nasty surprise turning up in Path is really getting to me.  amazing how powerful one's mind can be in creating crazy.  i am cranking up the new age music and meditation.  have anotehr massage scheduled for tomorrow.  

    so happy to hear about all of you on the mend.  can't wait to be on your side of this awfulness!

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  • longislandmom
    longislandmom Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2012

    and RTNYC..i will be thinking of you.  we can talk next week...and maybe take a walk once we both feel up to it! 

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  • rtnyc
    rtnyc Member Posts: 155
    edited April 2012

    longislandmom:  I am in the exact spot you are in.  I just hung up the phone with the doctor office I have nuclear at 7:15 surgery at 10!  more waiting.  The are currently calling in a script for xanix (how ever you spell that) but I need something to get through the weekend. I am scared shit.  Reality is horrible.  you have my cell # if you want to text me while waiting at the hospital feel free. I'll be there with hubby and mother starring at me I'm sure making me even more nerveous...OMG 2 days and counting.

     plymouth; feel better

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012
    lisamarie68- Glad you keep posting and not giving into the urge to smoke or drink.  You are releasing a lot by coming here and talking.  Try to give yourself a BC break...... I know you are thinking "are you out of your mind" and "how do I do that?".... you know that before you got your diagnosis, you did do a lot of things and now you are consumed with the BC.  Now is the time to find the person you were before (minus the smoking/drinking) and enjoy just doing.  Try to give your brain a break, even if it's just for a short while--- watch tv, take a walk, wash some clothes, call some gal pals, etc.  I know you are ready to move forward and want to get to the healing stage which is very very positive.   You will be there shortly.   I hope you can feel the hugs I'm sending you now !!!!!  Sending positive calming & healing prayers, thoughts and energy.  You can get through this, girlfriend!!!!
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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    Sorry that some of you are having to deal with yet more dr appts and decisions. Enough already.

    For those waiting, know if you take your pain meds and muscle relaxant if u have TEs, then you will probably feel fine. Just walked 1/2 mile outside in sun w hubby.

    Down side-my belly now sticks out farther than my chest, a bad look!

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  • Judy6
    Judy6 Member Posts: 54
    edited April 2012

    Lisamarie, Hi honey.  I wanted to respond to you about the no smoking.  I am a 30 year smoker.  I quit the week after the BC Dx came.  I was worried about lung functon and being intubated for surgery.  I haven't had a cig since 2/14/2012.  Prior to surgery I could have ripped off someone's face for one drag of a cigarette.  Yeah, it was that bad.   Now I have absolutely no desire for a cigarette at all.  At one point in the hospital I actually thought to myself how nice it is, to not be a slave to cigarettes anymore. There is no way on God's green earth I could have gone out for a cig, but I know as bad as my habit was I would have begged my hubby to take me out for one.  Hang in there on the no smoking you will love the freedom!!!!!  I am absolutely happy to be a non-smoker, and you wiil too!!!!!  Praying for you that God takes your desire away.  xoxox!!!

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  • Mardibra
    Mardibra Member Posts: 1,111
    edited April 2012

    OMG Plymouth!  I had the same thought!  For years my boobs have been hiding the size of my belly!

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  • longislandmom
    longislandmom Member Posts: 248
    edited April 2012

    Just spoke with Hospital admitting office.  need to report at 7am on Monday-- surgery not until 12:30.  OMG.  how am i going to handle that wait?????  That's the problem with Monday surgery! i need this to be over so badly.

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  • Jayme33
    Jayme33 Member Posts: 24
    edited April 2012

    Hi everyone. Finally home and hobbling around. Pains not too bad, mostly my pits and those darn drains...4 of them. Nonode involvement..Yay! But still waiting for tumor size and pathology for chemo determination.  Good luck everyone!

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  • Mardibra
    Mardibra Member Posts: 1,111
    edited April 2012

    Just got my MX pathology results.  Good news.  They got everything and their was minimal residual disease to get.  Looks like chemo did its job!

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  • kimmygal
    kimmygal Member Posts: 10
    edited April 2012

    Hello ladies,

    Need to catch up on all the posts soon but really wanted to post for all the woman still waiting knowing all the anxiety you  may have still waiting for surgery.  On Wednesday I had my surgery it Started at 7:30 am took took 5 1/2 hours for BMX with TE expander's, before surgery they gave me a nerve block with a pain drip that went right int my back and after surgery was kept very comfortable, I could control my own pain medication( recommend the block it was wonderful), Have 4 drains  they are uncomfortable but doable kept in the hospital two nights. as for sleeping if I try to lye in bed my chest burns and its easier to be in a recliner chair.

    I felt I really  needed to post for you that are all still waiting and wanted you all to know that waiting was the hardest part for me.  Hang in there , you are almost there!  you are all in my thoughts and prayers and soon you will be on the other side.

    Plymouth and Jaymee I am thinking of both of you my surgery sisters from the same day that you are both comfortable and pain free and that you have a sense of relief over you that you made it to the other side.

    Thanks to all that have been posting right along before and after your surgeries, I took so much information away from and continue to do so, and to whom ever recommended the zip up cotton sweat shirt from target with the inside pockets that I wore home from the hospital today best investment ever!!!! They really hold the drains with out pins or any worries.

    Love and hugs to you all, you are all so inspirational!!

    Will catch up on post as soon as I get some rest...

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited April 2012
    kimmygal - Glad you are home and healing.  YAY so glad you got the Target zip up jackets !!!! I found that they were the best drain holders for me and so soft and comfy.  I thought I'd be tired of looking at mine since my March UMX but I'm still wearing mine!!!  Thank you for giving words of support to your fellow April surgery sisters!!!!  Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!!    
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  • VeganGal
    VeganGal Member Posts: 154
    edited April 2012

    Hi Kimmygal . . . thanks so much for your post . . . I really appreciate it:-) . . . I'm 5 days and counting. I am so glad that you were well enough to post . . . and how lovely for you to be thinking of the rest of us.

    Yeah Mardibra . . . sounds like you might be "free and clear" girlfriend!!!

    Hey . . . for your SS's on the other side . . . 2 questions . . . did the radioactive dye injections hurt? and how did you feel afterwards? any side effects?

    Tomorrow night is my Boob Voyage party . . . 16 of my closest girlfriends drinking wine and being silly. I'm very excited:-)

    Hugs to All . . . . . . . . xoxoxoxoxxoxo

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  • spicedlife
    spicedlife Member Posts: 182
    edited April 2012

    Hi dear sisters, I too am on the other side.  I had BMX with Diep flap.,Was in surgery about 12 hrs because there was a problem with my veins for the diep flap.  I am allergic  to codiene so I receved tramadol (which did not help at all!) And valium ( which really helped.) To say it felt like a mack truck running over you and then backing up and doing it again would be accurate for me. 

    I have some things I really want to share about pain management and idiot male doctors but am so tired I will do it later.  God bless you all.  BTW, had surgery Monday and was released today.

    Love, Jenny 

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  • VeganGal
    VeganGal Member Posts: 154
    edited April 2012

    Jenny . . . I'm so glad you're home . . . 12 hours????? OMG!! I'm so sorry it was that long. How very awful for your loved ones who must have been so very worried. I am sure that you are happy to be in your own home . . . sleep well . . . and we'll look for an update soon.

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    Yay Kimmygal and Jayme, we April 18 gals are on the other side.  May you continue to rest comfortably and heal quickly.

    For those still waiting, I wish I could take your burden, I feel like an evangelical preaching the ease of the actual surgery vs the agony of anticipation.  

    Now, if I could only poop....

    Glad to hear from you Jenny but sorry you have pain.

    Gabs, sorry for your pain too, I know that when you have prexisting chronic pain you have a hard time with acute surgical pain.  I wish you comfort.

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  • VeganGal
    VeganGal Member Posts: 154
    edited April 2012

    I am so proud of all you ladies . . . I'm literally grinning from ear to ear you . . . and so glad you are all on the road to recovery . . . I can hardly wait to join you . . . I just want this done already!!!!!!

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  • ppeople
    ppeople Member Posts: 207
    edited April 2012

    come on down Vegan!  You are almost there and will be so happy when its over!

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