Too early for April 2012 mastectomy?

Thanks lisamarie68 for your response best wishes for you too.

Such a great news day today....off pain meds, great path reports, etc. congrats to all.



Anyone joining me for radiation? I start Monday.

Hi all its good to be back. I had a few complications and had to have a second surgery so I wasn;t able to get on the computer. Today I had my 4th fill and yes vegan gal it feels weird. I was in a lot of pain but each day gets better. To all the new gals welcome this support group is wonderful. Like everyone is saying it's the anxiety before the surgery thats the worst. I wont lie some days are tough but I now have a Peace of mind and serenity and nothing is better than that, to all of u on the other side I hope u are all healing well. Lisamarie how r u> special hugs to you, I'm sorry I haven't been able to read all the posts yet,  Hugs to all of you for helping me through this journey......

It is certainly good to hear so much good news today!

 I am going to call and see if I can get my drain out.  It's time - almost nothing is coming out now.

Hi everyone, I havent posted in a while, but I read this thread every day, sometimes multiple times each day. Saw my MO today and finally some good news! Oncotype DX score of 6!!!! She wants me to start on Anastrozole 1 MG daily, but I need to wait until the open wound heals. It is getting better, has gone for about 1.25 inches to about .75 of an inch. Draining is still  causing me a mess from time to time, but I am down to using about 6 maxi pads a day for the drainage, was using 12 two weeks ago.

I am just so happy with the news today, even had a margarita at out celebration supper! Bought a lottery ticket too!

Congrats GMaNiki! Great news. Glad to hear u r doing better lisamarie! I am going to PS tomorrow to remove drains (16 days!!) and have my first fill. Dreading my 2.5 hour bus ride to NYC!!! And dreading the ride home even more! But can't wait to get rid of these drains!

Wow I also was a small A lol my ps was going to let me have a full B but I am not happy here the TE feels like its shifting under my armpit . The only way to describe how I feel is like I have crutches under my arms while someone sits on my chest while another one bear hugs me non stop . So I'm getting to the point I may want them out and go boobless , I took before and after photos too Diana rose , I am trying to blog it u can see what I look like there I'd u want it's HopeSerenityStrength.blogspot.com hugs

I didnt get TE's so my situation is a bit different.  However, I cannot wait to go back to work!  Ive been working from home for the past week-and-a-half and im going out of my mind.  Regardless of my energy level, I cant wait to get back into my normal routine.  I may only have one boob and one ugly mastectomy bra, but bring it on!

Plymouth, My energy level is low too.  The surgeon wrote my return to work notice for up to 32 hours for the next few months.  This will be good for me with radiation coming up and these fills every two weeks.  I am out of personal and vacation leave so at least I get one day off of work per week (60% of my pay).  I have a 2 hour commute and right now I just can't see me being able to do my normal 10 hour days 5 days a week.  The nurse practioner told me that the energy is last to return.  Our bodies are still healing.

My TE is lopsided and flat too.  They have to stretch that muscle out and because the thing isn't full, it flattens.  Our real one/one's will be just right I'm sure! I'm putting a polyfill filled thing that came with my cami in.  After removing a bit of the fiberfill each exchange, it looks pretty normal.  Only problem there is it puts pressure on my foob and I have to remove it and rest for a bit after a few hours.

Dang! Y'all are sooooo far ahead of me. I had my surgery 4/10 and have been dealing with nipple necrosis on the left side. Thankfully, the nipple will make it but.... "No fills until the skin is perfect", says the PS. I am slowly getting a more normal looking nipple now. My whole body continues to itch at times and I have a red rash after showering all over my belly and back. Nobody knows what it is. I stopped all medications...no pain pills, no antibiotics. UGH!

valerie, my right TE migrated toward my armpit. PS says it will be fixed with the fill (Hah! If I ever get one!) I agree that once we have the real implants, they will look beautiful!

Plymouthpeople---that's a lot of fills in a short time. When is your exchange surgery? I have had a few low energy days, and then I walk and my energy level increases and the chest wall muscle spasms improve. If it works for me, it might work for you.

I cannot find a sports bra that fits right. I tried to wear my Genie Bra and AHH Bras. I am normally a size small, but even a medium is too tight. This is frustrating! Anyone else having this issue? Any bra suggestions? I am supposed to go back to work really soon, and I have nothing to wear!

Lisamarie I can not beleive you have no restrictions. My dr doesnt want me to do any lifting at all for 6 weeks. he also does not want me moving my arms like when I talkt. Plymouthpeople that does seem like quick fills. I had 4 and went to see him today and he said he wants me to heal because my left breast inscision is real red so he didn't fill he wants to slow down. As far as the energy level, it's getting better. Some days are better than others. Oh amd I do feel like mine ;ook like bodybuilders. Big flat muscles with a turtle shell....

I received my path report from surgery and it looks like my neoadjuvant chemo worked! There was no cancer left in my breast or lymph nodes.



I had an emotionally crappy day today. I think the pain pills make me mean...and I can't be mean to my wonderful mother, husband and children.



I think my PS filled me close to 600cc. No wonder I'm in so much pain. I'm big though, 5'11 and thick.

Back from long day at PS. Drains removed (ouch and yea) and first fill, though I had big fillduring initial surgery. Crashing headache from stress and muscle tightness, I think. A couple of questions for the group 1) my nurse said I don't need to wear bra?? Just cami? Anyone else hear this? 2) I am freaked by how little I can move my arms. Doc says if not fully functioning in 6 weeks will start PT. Anyone already starting PT? 3) I had really big breasts before bmx. Now have a lot of extra skin- and a bit of a lumpy looking breast. Ps says some will expand and will try to fix in next surgery. But its definitely lumpy looking. Anyone else have a lot of extra skin and lumpy foob? One of mine is much lumpier than the other. And the other is nice in cleavage, but lumpy under my armpit-- which is still ripe! Looking forward to a SHOWER!! Xxoo

Tonight must be the worst night for me as it is midnight here and I am still tosssing and turning  I just wanna sleep darn it all .. these friggin things are really not nice !!! Pissed 

vballmom: I have to say that I must stop my self-pity party and smell the roses. You have so much more to deal with in chemo and hair loss. I have no room to complain. I am glad that your drains are out. I read somewhere that the Spanx garments are acceptable for compression and are much more comfortable than anything else.

lisamarie, I also have trouble sleeping due to pain. I cannot take hydrocodone, because if I do, I will get up and start cleaning my house. My DH actually put all the cleaning supplies in a hidden place right after my surgery so that I would not be tempted! Sleeping pills and Valium also do this to me! I'm a mess!

longislandmom: My PS said no bra for the first 3 weeks. I kept my nipples, and he wanted NOTHING to block blood flow to them. I am now allowed to wear a sport bra, but I cannot find one that works for me.---Activity wise: I cannot turn the steering wheel of the car without feeling like I am falling apart---not driving. Nobodu mentioned PT to me. I wonder if I should ask about it?

markat: Congrats on the great news! I cannot imagine myself going thru chemo. Such great news!