DIEP 2013

I wouldn't worry about loosing your fat from your stomach. When I went to my PS I thought I was going to be able to stop my diet. I have been trying to loose 20 pounds. He actually wanted me to loose between 5-10 pounds before surgery. I'm not extremely heavy, but I do have a round tummy. I thought the bigger the better, but he said he only needs the outer fat and when you diet the first thing you loose is the inner fat. I've been trying to loose weight, but all I've been able to loose is just 2 pounds!
>Marty, happy thoughts for you for tomorrow!!
Nihahi, good luck tomorrow. I will be praying for you to have a smooth surgery and a nice nap!

TOWANDA!!! I just love the ladies on this post.  With working, the most I can do is speed read everyone's entries. I work, eat, watch a little Netflix, and go to bed, such is my life with the pain.  I go see my new PS today, little bit of jitters, I hope he actually listens...

Nihahi and MartyJ -- as others have posted earlier, you will need some big pockets for all of us that will be with you tomorrow!

Thank you to whoever (Nihahi I think?) put my name up on the DIEP date board. 

I find it ironic, that as one of the Canadians, my date is Fourth of July. Independence Day! Independence from my old breast tissue, and Independence from mammograms. 

However, I camped out in the hospital yesterday until I could talk to my surgeon. I've been concerned about the long wait, and wanted to be more carefully monitored. He agreed that the date should be moved up, so I may not get my fireworks after all. I also had two mammos and an ultrasound. My first mammo was not quite clear, and turned out to be scar tissue. But ladies - I almost peed my pants when they said I had to undress, and come back in immediately for another mammo. And when I was taken for an ultrasound  - so many bad memories came flooding back. But it was a clear. 

Nihahi - Go girl go! Love your attitude. Jump up on the table tomorrow and get 'er done! Stay strong

MartyJ- Happy chillin'. Hurry back.

Janet 

Went to my PS this morning and got 3 out of 4 drains removed and the pain med tube also ! It feels amazing not to work with all those drains etc.

Also I got to meet Gini23 !! It was so funny to hear someone say faith ..faith as your walking away. Since my actual name is Trish it took me a second but boy what a nice surprise that was. Unfortunately I was feeling terribly dizzy so we could only chat for a short time. I came home had some lunch and took a long nap so Im feeling much better.



Nihahi and MartyJ Im thinking of you ladies your going to do great.

Just got the best news ever!! My PS is out of network for us and he's been trying to negotiate a contract with my insurance company (united healthcare), but hasn't been able to come to an agreement. I was going to have to pay 40%!! I just got a call from his office saying that he will not charge me for out of network for this surgeries or any other surgery he has to do after this one concerning my reconstraction! Omg! This is such a lift from my shoulders! We already have to pay $9,000 out of pocket because our insurance is horrible, so I'm glad he's being so kind. There are still some nice people out in this world! I just thought I would share with you in case anyone is having problems with their insurance and surgery. Try to work things out with your surgeon. You just never know!

TOWANDA!!!  Am dealing with unplanned family issues today, but HAD to jump on and say "Keep Calm and Carry On" to Nihahi and Marty.......here's to uneventful (and short) surgeries!  Thinking of you both today, and in your pockets tomorrow......

You go, girls!

Namaste and God Bless - Jackie

P.S.:  Nihahi-that photo is a stunner!  Beautiful!

(((Hugs)))

sigh......can I claim anesthesia brain yet.....hi to Cuetang, but I really meant to say awesome news to Faith..Ok , over and out!!!!!

sbelizabeth.......PLEASE don't post photos of your "legless ones". My laptop would go flying off the balcony, and we live on the third floor. OK......really got to do some other stuff. (((((X)))))

I am scheduled for DIEP in June but I have been bad.  I am sooooo damn stressed that I am smoking American Spirit cigs at night.  Any smokers have DIEP?

That is awesome news Kuka21!



I am feeling better. I just have to get out of this recovery phase and get back to all that shit I do to make sure this shit doesnt return. Sx makes this warrior weak.



And compression garmets. Grrrrrr

twirlygirlm I know , i know. those were my favourite cigs!! When I met my PS for the first time she said that if I was smoking she would not do the surgery. I quit that day, dec 20th and my surgery was feb 28 . Every once in a while I miss that cig but most of the time I don't . I still can't hang out with my smoking friends and will have to battle it for a while yet but even though I only gave myself 2 months before surgery I have healed very well. If I was smoking though I don't think it would have been such a easy recovery. If I could do it a long term smoker you can do it!!

So fun to meet "Faith" and her husband today! I was keeping an eye out for a 5 ft redhead....! And you were totally doing what I have come to lovingly call the "DIEP Shuffle" - a little bent over, shuffling along. You almost don't realize when you stop doing it, but soon enough, you will! I am glad you are feeling better tonight.



We got back so late from Boston between PS running late (really never experienced that with him), stopping for lunch, and traffic, that I missed my afternoon nap... can't believe I am still up, truthfully. But had to read a bit to see what was going on here today.



Janet - good for you for being adamant! Glad it was all clear, you gave me a flashback... not a pleasant one.... Fredntan - hang in there. Nihahi - stunning photo, sweet dreams tomorrow, and to Marty, too! Kuka - so happy for you!! There are wonderful people in the world.



Jeannie

Jeannie - You sound like you're doing well. Excellent.

Regarding what you said about wonderful people in the world, I wanted to share something. After camping out at my surgeon's office , he gave me a referral for a 'mammo' ASAP. I went down the hall to book the mammo and the 12-yr-old girl behind desk said she could get me in June 18th. I don't know what kind of expression was on my face, but the women behind me put her hand on my shoulder on said, 'My appointment is in ten minutes, you can have it. I'll come back another time'.

Women rock.