Charleston Bound, part 2

Lbrewer - you are so right.  The area continues to grow.  While we welcome our visitors and new residents, we often wish for a rest period so we can adjust.

reunion weekend?

Catie - I think it is the Kline/Craigie BCO/Charleston patients that Pink is hoping for a reunion with in the fall.  Such a beautiful time in Charleston.

I'll be back on November. Would be fun to meet  enjoy Pink!

if all goes according to plan, it will be stage 3. My surgery is scheduled for Nov. 21. 

Pinkheart...so happy to hear you are having a real Charleston vacation! Can anyone recommend a place for me to stay the night before surgery? I want it as close to the hospital as possible and I will be alone so no need for a lot of room.And can someone tell me again...what will I have to wear after surgery? Surgical bra?

Thanks,Pinkheart,I just called and the rate is still $63...so I will book it and maybe my friend and I will stay there the night before we fly out.I was going to have us stay some place a little fancy,but she is telling me to not spend my money on that.So hopefully I will feel up to a nice dinner and can treat her.I will be having SGAP,can't believe it is really going to happen this time....knock on wood!!

Another day of blue skies and sunshine at the breezy beach at Sullivans Island!  Enjoying dinner dockside at Shem Creek.  I feel blessed!  

My phone is running out of battery so later when I get on my laptop I will post the next steps Dr Kline and I talked about for an hour yesterday. 

lbrewer - before you have the scars tattooed, may I suggest that you try pulse dyed laser.  I did that with my original MX scars before DIEP and it flattened them a lot and the color blended in with my skin.  That is what I am planning to do after I complete all phases of this recon.

yes, lbrewer, I so understand.  My breast lines are darkest, but there are lumps in the ab.  Time will help, but laser more.

I just had another wonderful time here in CHS. I went to Wine Stroll at Middleton Place plantation followed by excellent dinner there. Met lots of people (wine does that lol), and a P&C reporter took our picture for paper tomorrow. This would be a great day/night out for reunion. Highbeams, you and hubby would enjoy this, too, as a presurgery date.

I also kayaked Folly Creek this morning for three hours enjoying perfect day with dolphins and great guide.  Time to land in bed!

Pink - My former dermatologist's office did the scar treatments.  They are pretty common among laser practitioners.  I went every 3 - 4 weeks, about 4 times.  Ran about $175 a visit.  Since it is considered cosmetic, insurance doesn't cover.  My PS suggested that I give all scars two years to achieve their "final" color and flatness.  Some docs only say it takes a year.  I definitely can say that a year would be a minimum to really give you an idea of what needs work.  Some of my incision lines are flat and totally faded.  Others are raised and red.  I have lived with scars on my breasts for so very many years that only the cleavage area really bothers me.  Most of the rest I can cover easily.  The ones that wrap under my arms and around the back will always prevent me from wearing a racer-back top.  I can live with that.

Ashira - kayaking in November before your last might be fun.  I'd suggest July, but it will probably be too dang hot.

highbeams, Just stay as healthy as you can, eat clean, get lots of protein, and do as many squats as you can everyday. All this will help in your recovery. I also listened to a surgery meditation cd and it helped me think only positive thoughts and helped with the fear of failure. Oh, and make sure you are pooping

It will be here soon, wishing you well!

since you end up sleeping on your back I bought myself down pillows. Always loved the ones from the hotel and they cradle your head so well!

highbeams - wishing you well. My BM and DIEP w/ craigie is in Mid July. Will be following any posts you offer along your journey. Best to you!!!!