DIEP 2013

Nihahi. What's the weather like? 

congratulations Sharon! So happy for you!

Lahela-you will get through this. Will be thinking of you on Monday and will pray you'll have a healthy noob for Xmas.  

I had my emergency surgery 2 weeks ago to remove infected tissue in ab. Still in pain but getting better, albeit very slow.  Part of pain may now be an umbilical hernia (grrrrr).  Hoping this nonsense ends soon. 

Zoemom- an umbilical hernia! Did they see that during your emergency surgery!! 

Sharon....that "final dash" is absolutely wonderful news. Today is truly the first day of the rest of your life.....thank you for sharing it with us. I'll be interested in hearing how the laser sessions go. Out of curiousity, I asked the dermatologist I saw a couple days ago about lasering. He said it could be done, but didn't really jump at it. His nurse, said it would be between 4 to 6 sessions, at $400 per session...whoa...not on my budget....!!!!

lahela and zoemom....sending hugs and prayers....

bailey.....Might be "closing time" by now for you??? Hoping things went spectacularly, and the weather lets you get home to your own pj's and bed.

sbe....that is bizarre....re: nighttime leaking! Does it leak while you are in the hamster tube???? Could the pressure in the tube "hold it in, somehow", then it releases at night when you're at atmosphere???? Is there any possibility to keep diving until it closes up???

Yeah, Sharon.  I was just there today too, and I thought maybe you could still be there, but he and I were discussing some serious stuff.  

I am so glad you are DONE!!!!! Did she say what kind of laser she was using?  If you don't know now, can you ask her what kind she is using when you go on Monday.  I am curious, because I have a few broken blood vessels left after the bruising from my bmx. That is how I know they have laser at the center, because he mentioned to me he would have these vessels zapped away when I was all done. 

Sharon - Yipee! Here's to a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so happy for you - congratulations!

I plan on catching up next year. Meanwhile, I'm stuck with my giant crop circles for a little longer. My lovely PS said that my scars are still 'aggressive' and need some more time to calm down. It's already been six months so I don't know how much calmer her wants them, but we both agree that my belly scar is a big mother of a scar, and the same with my circles. Also, my blazing hot red belly button may need a little something to help it simmer down bit too. But  he says we can contour my spongebob waist whenever I like . 

He's cute. While I was changing into a gown he knocked on the door and asked if I was decent. I started laughing and asked if it really mattered? He's seen and touched everything. He then said 'You're barefoot!' as though he was concerned (It's freezing in Canada) . I realized that I probably don't need to take off my pants and socks anymore - those days are over. Subconsciously, I suppose I wanted to show off my toenails. I think I was blushing.

Ridley - I'm so happy that your dad got good news. And I'm thrilled that you're down a couple of drains, and that you had good homecare. But the rest? Oh my God - that's a full plate for you and your family. I hope your cousin is doing okay, and also your Aunt. You  have a great mom. Save your energy for healing, and not feeling guilty. The best thing you can do for her is to get good and strong. 

Congratulations, Sharon!  I have a feeling you might see the picture show up now and then as we cross the finish line with you.  I saved it for just such an occasion.

Congrats Sharon!! Your picture is awesome. I love the visual of crossing that  finishing line. I'm going to focus on that. 

Saw PS today. Faux belly button still red and oozing but he said it was okay. The infected scabby road rash on the right foob is healing albeit slowly. He scraped off some of the yellow mushy scabby parts (for lack of a better word ) and their is pink skin underneath. I am set for chemo education tomorrow, port placement on the 27th, and chemo start on the 30th. 

We picked a radiation oncologist today. Really liked him. 

Slept last night kind of on my left side buoyed by pillows. But in the middle of the night I tried to roll to my right side and that didn't work at all. May try again tonight as I know my hubby likes my bed next to him :0)...

I know we have had a sex posting already, but when after surgery can you try? I'm assuming 6 weeks like it was after my C-sections??

So I have a funny medical type joke... But I don't want to offend anyone...

It's about Viagra. 

Hi everyone.....Big day for me, too.....saw PS for the big unveiling of the new nips/areolas......2 1/2 weeks ago I had skate flaps/skin graft areolas "installed"........I was so nervous for this that I took an Ativan and made DH drive me.....I have gotten pretty attached to the new girls, and was terrified that this last little hurdle would "de-face" them.....

As the nurse took out the sutures holding the surgical sponge around the nipples , and removed the nipple protectors, I was afraid to look down......finally worked up the courage to sneak a peak, and burst into tears.......they are perfect!  Beautiful, perky nipples (a bit on the large side, as PS says they shrink)and lovely areolas.....still a bit scabby, but pink skin growing underneath......I could not be happier.......The lipo was put to good use, my breasts are fuller, and the cleavage is more pronounced.  All in all, a GOOD day....

Sharon, congratulations on reaching the finish line!  Hooray for being done!   I hope to follow you sometime next spring, maybe.

Bailey, hope you are resting comfortably.......

Everyone else, my love to you,too.......XO

okay... I used to work in a medical office and one of the drug reps told us this one...

"What is the chemical name for Viagra?"

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Mycoxaflopin

Ha ha!!

RHG....one step at a time.....you will get there. Sorry, I'm not one of the honey crew.....goldie was right on the name though, bailey has used it for sure, I think sbe also...I know there are others.

movie...such a wonderful message....so happy for you!!!! You always said your PS was an artist....sounds like he has done an amazing recon for you. Hugs, hugs, hugs.

bailey.....thinking of you.

RHG.....hahahahahah

Sharon... Congrats.  I am getting my tattoos April 10... Can't wait for my finish line as well. Glad to hear you felt no pain. 

I was just sneak peaking....Ohmygosh, omg, omg.... my boobs are looking GREAT!!!! I am thrilled. So much smaller!!!! So symmetrical!!! Holy carp. I can't even believe it. They are bruised and covered in stitches, etc but they look great lol! Hard, painful spots on the side and underneath have been removed. I asked for a picture of the encapsulated fat necrosis but she forgot  I was just so curious about how the thing that was causing me so pain looked (and so was my OT!)

Ok I'm still dancing with Wilbur a bit, but making me fall asleep at the drop of a hat mostly. I am not steady on my feet yet. I was sent home with pain killer called Nucynta this time and it's not upsetting my stomach, which is great....but it does seem to mess with my stability. But Wilbur was strong with me at first!!!  I emphatically told dh "tell them it is not my crock pot!!!" He just said, " I think you're dreaming,".to which I replied "well of course I am but it's still NOT my crock pot!!"

Ok sleepy agAin.....all is well. Thanks for the sea of love, friends