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  • Beebop
    Beebop Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    Ha, well it seems all I really needed was to get the conversation started.    I have gone twice today and the 2nd time was quite normal!  Yippee!

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  • Moviemaniac
    Moviemaniac Member Posts: 949
    edited January 2014

    Only on a BC thread could people appreciate the importance of your last post, Beebop................

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  • maggie85
    maggie85 Member Posts: 53
    edited January 2014

    The side that has my drain was quite swollen for several days after surgery, but I have noticed it has gone down considerably.  The color of the drainage is a reddish color that appears healthy, and the same color as the drains that came out at post op.  I am at 11 days today.  

    I have thought about wearing spanx instead of the dreaded binder.  I may go to the store and check it out tomorrow.  

    Beebop - the Mirilax and Colace worked great for me :)

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  • Cherrie
    Cherrie Member Posts: 1,423
    edited January 2014

    Beehop- I chuckled when I read your post. We have all been there. It was not a good experience for me, but relief when it did. Ha Ha! 

    I had to be less than 20cc for three days in a row. I hated those things, but don't remove them too soon. It won't be long and they will be out. 

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  • maggie85
    maggie85 Member Posts: 53
    edited January 2014

    By the way, Curly ... I have been using those pads they sent me home with as a barrier between the binder.  It has worked well, but added more bulk.  I look forward to trying the spanx.

    I do have a lot of support, and my son has been helping me, too.  I had so many visitors today, I am way tuckered out :)

    I don't like how these doctors are all telling us different things ... you know?  

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  • Beebop
    Beebop Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    Movie, isn't that the truth!

    Maggie, how is your volume in the drain.  Mine has gone down quite a bit so I expect to get it out on Tuesday at my next appointment.  I'll be so glad to be rid of it.

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  • maggie85
    maggie85 Member Posts: 53
    edited January 2014

    Bee, my daily drain volume is about 60 CCs, but I have not been laying down all day.  I've been trying to move around and walk, etc, to get stronger, so I expect more volume.  Dr. Sullivan said it should probably go down enough this week to come out.  Trust me, I don't want a problem, so I will wait until its time.  Since the swelling has gone down so much, maybe the drainage is coming to an end soon, too.  I think if I find the spanx tolerable, I'll wear it for 2-3 weeks, or for as long as doctor says. 

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  • Zenful
    Zenful Member Posts: 599
    edited January 2014

    There are a lot of ladies having surgery this week.  Hugs and prayers to all.  Sending positive healing energy your way.

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  • Jeannie57
    Jeannie57 Member Posts: 2,144
    edited January 2014

    I second Zenful's post!

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  • Curlylocks
    Curlylocks Member Posts: 1,060
    edited January 2014

    You got this ladies in "surgery waiting mode" for this week.  Please check in when you can and let us know how you are...

    Michele

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  • Donna2012
    Donna2012 Member Posts: 201
    edited January 2014

    I have been impatiently waiting for the longest time that my surgery would be here NOW!   However, now that reality is - it is this Friday, I am kind of wishing it was many months away!  

    I will be anxious to hear from the other girls that are early in the week, to hear their experiences.  I hope that they all do well.  

    Planning to go to the gym Mon - Thurs this week.  I have been doing 1 hour of cardio 5-6x a week to try and be in the best possible shape.   I think I have done all that I can do at this point - 9 mos out from chemo, lost 40 lbs - am at an ideal weight, totally revamped my diet, exercise all the time & am in great physical shape - my resting pulse is in the mid 40's.   Now, it is just up to my surgical team to work their magic!

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  • Donna2012
    Donna2012 Member Posts: 201
    edited January 2014

    4 more days of wearing a breast prosthesis!  Yahoo! I have been counting down.

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  • nihahi
    nihahi Member Posts: 3,841
    edited January 2014
    • January 20... jenjenl....stage I DIEP - CLT, NC (Dr. Robinson)
    • January 20... beck0806... stage I DIEP - Cleveland Clinic
    • January 21... lea321... stage I DIEP - MD Anderson, Houston, TX
    • January 22... KYLady... stage I DIEP - Cleveland Clinic (Dr. Djohan)
    • January 23... aemcat... UMX with immediate DIEP reconstruction - Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY
    • January 24...Donna2012... stage I DIEP - University of PA
    • January 24... jmb5... BMX with immediate DIEP reconstruction - Cleveland Clinic (Dr. Moreira

    Thinking of ALL this weeks ladies.....safe surgeries and gentle healing to everyone!

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  • jenjenl
    jenjenl Member Posts: 948
    edited January 2014

    Just finished preparing the kids and my mom for tomorrow.   Bought the kids each a toy to keep them occupied.   Getting them ready for bed.   Then I will take my sleeping pill, pack and take my before picture. after that drool on my pillow until 4 am, surgery is at 7.  Will check in when I can. 

    Recover will my sisters.   xoxo


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  • Beebop
    Beebop Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    good luck this week ladies!  Will be sending good vibes! 

    Donna- It was the best feeling to put those prosthetics away for, hopefully the last time on the morning of surgery!

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited January 2014

    good luck Jenjen, you will do fantastic!

    I was finally able to "go" today an all seemed normal. I have been drinkinglots of water which is helping. Hoping drains can come out tomorrow.

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  • Moviemaniac
    Moviemaniac Member Posts: 949
    edited January 2014

    This week's surgery ladies........will be thinking of each of you as you take the walk into "flapper land "...

    Safe surgeries, and gentle, uncomplicated recoveries is what I will be hoping and praying for as you start your recon journeys .......

    XO

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  • goldie4040
    goldie4040 Member Posts: 2,280
    edited January 2014

    Good luck, ladies.  JenJen and Beck, I believe you are going first?  It's all going to go great, and we are all routing for you!!!!!

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  • BellaMomma
    BellaMomma Member Posts: 77
    edited January 2014

    bluewillows, Why not try Mayo Clinic in Rochester? See if they take your insurance.

    I had such positive feedback from my sisters on this site about my surgeon.

    Let me know if I can help. My surgery is February 11, 2014.

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    BellaMomma: Rochester ??? what state?

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  • aemcat313
    aemcat313 Member Posts: 20
    edited January 2014

    Ditto on the good luck for everyone this week - including me - nice to know I'm not the only one going through this and will have people to talk to about it on the other side of surgery. 

    Otherwise doing ok, will be very busy at work over the next couple of days so hopefully will keep my mind off it. May freak out sometime Wednesday for the final count down! 

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  • BellaMomma
    BellaMomma Member Posts: 77
    edited January 2014

    bluewillows, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

    I grew up in Southwestern Michigan and Mayo Clinic has a great reputation. I went to NOLA for a consult, great doctors but they didn't take my insurance. They were out of network. 

    I believe Dr. Saint-Cyr and Dr. LeMaine have great reputations. Hope this helps!

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  • lahela
    lahela Member Posts: 515
    edited January 2014

    All the very best to this week's surgery ladies! May you sail through without any hiccups, heal without pain and poop when needed!

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  • Beebop
    Beebop Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    I'm worried about my belly button.  It has been black since the surgery.  This morning I noticed it is red all around.  Ugghhh....I know this means infection.. Now what?

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  • Ridley
    Ridley Member Posts: 634
    edited January 2014

    Good luck to everyone having surgery this week.  Wishing you minimal pain, healthy flaps and no complications.

    Beebop - probably time for a call to your surgeons office - do you have a fever?

    Ridley

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  • lahela
    lahela Member Posts: 515
    edited January 2014

    Beebop, get thee to a doctor!

    Got my first revision date - Can you add me the list, jmb? March 3rd. PS is going to make my crop circles a bit smaller which she says will make my noobs more rounded, and she'll lipo a bit of side boobage on leftie. Nips are tentatively set for June 23rd, but that needs to be confirmed, and I have no idea if she has any plans for my belly scar...

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    BELLAMOMMA: thank you for the information. Ill have to see how far I am from there. My partner drives semi truck and is gone on weekdays. If I had to do a bunch of trips there and am unable to drive after the surgery I would not have anyone to get me there for followups. SO that would be a problem....but ill check to see how far I am anyway.

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  • Beebop
    Beebop Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    Ridley, no fever.   I am scheduled to see PS tomorrow.   Maybe I'll give a call today in case he wants to see me earlier.

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  • LucyV
    LucyV Member Posts: 177
    edited January 2014

    Good luck to everyone this week! We will be here waiting for you.

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  • goldie4040
    goldie4040 Member Posts: 2,280
    edited January 2014

    Beebop

    I would take a pic and send it to your PS.  That way he will know if it's an emergency, or not.  Don't let them make you wait all day.  There is always somebody who can take a look for you.  The problem is these surgeons are always in surgery. Personally, I don't know how they do it.

    Lahela

    March 3 was supposed to be my diep date, but I changed it.  It's a good date. I hope it is lucky for you. You have come so far.  It seems like just yesterday you were dealing with the tunnel and painful drainage procedures.

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