Too early for April 2012 mastectomy?

Sending prayers and warm, gentle hugs to our Monday girls: rtnyc, longislandmom, doulamom, mamabee! It's finally here and you will see what we meant about the waiting being worse than the surgery. Remember, for you, it will be like time-lapse. It's not like you will actually be aware of the surgery as it is happening whether it is 3 hours or 12 hours. Just getting through the morning is all you need to worry about.



Also sending warm thoughts to all of the ladies going in this week: Lisamarie (extra hug- proud of you!), Vegan Gal, Gma10, CityFi, Nighnurse & Karina!



Dianarose, I am heartbroken about your new diagnosis. Just remember that you are not alone. We are all here for you every step of the way. Sony, I am sorry you had to go in again. Glad it sounds like they they were on top of correcting the situation, though.



As for me, I am 12 days out from my BMX/DIEP. I had six drains that were taken out on day 8. It could have been sooner if my appt with my PS was sooner because there was not much coming out at all. (For the person who asked about the brazillion wax helping with drain removal: in my case I had been shaved in that area after i was put under for surgery, so there was no problem with hair pulling.)



I still have pain when I go more than 6 hours without meds, but I am going to try switching to Tylenol at least. Still a very irregular pooper, too, which bothers me a lot. Hoping switching to Tylenol will help with that, too. I am still sleeping in my recliner because sleeping on my side makes my stomach incision hurt. I am s-l-o-w-l-y getting back into helping around the house, light-duty only. Nothing that involves reaching or lifting/moving heavy objects, but that still leaves a lot I can do. I don't do too much at any one spurt, either yet.



I have my first meeting with my Oncologist on 5/1 (tentatively). If I remember right, there is a bone scan and a few other tests in my near future, and we will discuss chemo. I haven't heard anything about my Oncotype score, and was unable to find anything about it in my pathology reports. I am definitely going to ask them about if and when I will get that.



You ladies had me laughing about the "boobs smaller than your stomach" remarks and how it's not a good look. Even with my DIEP, my proportions are off because of the smaller chest size (I was a DDD and now I'm a C cup) and the swollen stomach (probably from constipation!) I am sort of looking funny myself. Hoping everything settles out ok.



I'm with all of you heading into surgery today and this week!

hi. ladies. i am in hospital waiting to be called to nuclear medicine for my mapping shots. had a little sleep last night. my surgery is not until 12:30 so i have a lot of time to wait here. looking forward to the IV after nuclear medicine. can't wait to be on the other side of this. but i am actually doing ok this morning. the whole thing is incredibly surreal. but i feel the love and prayers from so many friends and family it makes it easier. i hope God is paying very close attention today! xxooo

lisamarie68- You are ready to rock n roll !!!!  I can tell by your post!!!!!!  I know you will get that bag packed sometime today and will make it through this day!!!!!  I'm getting my chemo packed for my extended trip to chemoland so I know how you feel right now---- a little anxious---- a little scared------ ready to get it over with------wanting to move forward and continue the journey.  I'm there for you and all of  your surgery sisters.

Sending lots of (((HUGS))), positive calming and healing prayers, thoughts and energy to all!!!!

Hi My SS's . . . I haven't posted in forever . . . I'm so ultra behind . . . spent the weekend with my girl-possie . . . we had my big Boob Voyage party Saturday night . . . 16 of my closest friends . . . waaayyyy too much wine, food, song, craziness . . . we even had a Tarot Card Reader . . . we partied until 2:30am . . . a few of the "boys" even joined us at about 1am . . . it was soooo great. Then we went out for Sunday brunch . . . and Sunday early dinner . . . sat and ate and talked. One fun thing they did was each person bought a bra of their choosing . . . I had to pick which bra belonged to which person . . . and then one of the girls is bringing them all to a woman's shelter . . . it was such an amazing idea. Along with the chocolate tasting, the boobie cupcakes and the general funness of it all . . . I haven't been that hung over in years . . . . . . . . no better way to say goodbye to my boobs!!

I hope everyone who had their surgeries today are doing well.

Lisa Marie- will be in your pocket tomorrow. Embrace your mom. You are lucky to have her.

Plymouth and Mardibra- I am glad I am not the only one with a balace problem lately. I thought I was going crazy.

Melrosemelrose,

I got my compression bandage off today and yes, I felt like I hit the lottery lol. sorry you had complications as if a mastectomy wasn't enough.

Lisamarie , Vegal Gal, CityFi, Gma10 and Nightnurse,  Sending warm thoughts and prayers your way as you surgery date approaches and may you wake up and find peace that you made it to the other side and concentrate on healing. We will be waiting for you here.

keonghi- I'm doing the happy dance for getting the compression bandage off but boo for those right nodes.  I am assuming you'll be meeting with your oncologist very soon to help you decide what to next.  Meanwhile, keep healing so you will be ready for the next phase of treatment.  HUGS to you!!!

Keonghi - Cancer F-ing Suck the Big One . . . I am so deeply sorry.

Mardibra - you better have a margarita . . . as a precaution for the next time you leave the house!!! LOL. Hope you are AOK though . . . falling not funny:-(

For the rest of you healing women . . . you are all an inspiration . . . .

My cousin just called from Singapore . . . and I just said that I can hardly wait to be on the other side!!

Vegal Gal- Gma 10- City Fi- and Night Nurse-  Good luck to all of you tomorrow and may your pain be at a mimimum. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

i"m back!!!!! suegery yesterday at !2:30. for those of u still waiting--- it was not too bad at all! my pain has been managed well. feel a bit like a puncching bag-- but no sharp pain. iv out this morning and took a vicodan. they want me to go to phys therapy class at 10:30 yikes!!! care is amazing here. feel blessed. bs said no surprises suring surgery. took 2 @ lymph nodes in BC breast and one in propy breast. path next week...praying for good new. plastic surgeon used allderm and pumped me up a bit during surgery__si i am not flat. i saw incision-- not too bad. even DH saw it and didn"t pass out! other news....i still have no appetite. drank a bit of a smoothie. nausea has subsided. peeing is not easy! they let me bring my ipod into surgery which was heaven. in fact, i have been listening to mellow, meditation and new age rela massage music this whole time-- which has been a lifesaver. highl recommend to those who have not yet done it. anywya-- will catch up on posts later. i just want to reach out with hugs to all and reassure the ladies in waaiting that you can do it. not that bad!!!! xxxooo