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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Molly, it was an insurance issue the first 3 months. I've just been doing to much wondering today and it got the better of me. Waiting for the path report after surgery makes sense now too... I'm a bit brain dead after all the yard work yesterday! The past month of waiting was due to a personal matter my BS had to take care of out of town so not her fault. My DH just said that I wanted to pick on someone and she was it. lol

    The other BS that was covering for her told me my breast cancer was just itty bitty about the size of your little finger tip! I told him no cancer is itty bitty!!! What if it was your wife?!?! They never want to answer that question do they?

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  • LibbyD
    LibbyD Member Posts: 25
    edited June 2016

    I am having a double mastectomy July 13th.

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    ((WenchLori)) I am so sorry you have had to worry and wonder so long. I will be praying for you.

    LibbyD, I will add you. Are you having reconstruction?

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Thank you Molly, you are in my prayers as well :-)

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  • saintdick
    saintdick Member Posts: 1
    edited June 2016

    Thanks

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  • lawyer180
    lawyer180 Member Posts: 36
    edited June 2016

    Hi,

    I'm having a BMX on July 12. I had six months of neoadjuvant chemo and am ready to get this phase over with.

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  • LibbyD
    LibbyD Member Posts: 25
    edited June 2016

    Not until later, if at all. My plastic surgeon (who I don't like) said my skin is too thin to do it at the time of mastectomy. I don't understand how it will be thicker later on?


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  • LibbyD
    LibbyD Member Posts: 25
    edited June 2016

    BTW, if you are in the Atlanta area, don't go to Dr. Chang (Plastic Surgeon) she doesn't listen to you and made me feel like less of a person.

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Libby, I am sorry you had a bad experience. I hope you find a new PS that listens.

    Lawyer180, I will add you. You have an interesting diagnosis.
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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Wonderful! I'm at my PCP having a tick bite checked out. I just pray he tells me all is well and not sorry but you need to postpone your DBMX!

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    It could be a Lyme desease tick bite but it hasn't been long enough for the rash to show. PCP put me on a strong antibiotic and all will be right in my world. Yay!

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Phew, that is good WenchLori! You do not need another reason to postpone sx!

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Molly~ I was soooo freaking out! I was ordered to call my PCP if either of the surgeons felt it was a reason to postpone and he'd make a phone call the BS nor PS want to ever get! I've heard Dr Teague on the phone beforeand I don't ever want to get that phone call myself! I love DR Teague!!

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  • Bdmommy
    Bdmommy Member Posts: 15
    edited June 2016

    Hello everyone,

    I completed 6 months of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on June 2nd. I am scheduled for a BMX, ALND, and TE on July 14th. My BS informed me that the sugary will be done at a surgery center and I will go home the same day! I am officially freaking out now! We also don't have a recliner, can't decide if it's worth it to buy one justfor this.

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    WelcomeDbmommy, you can check out renting one from a medical supply store. I have no idea what the charge would be. I'm sure someone here had rented one

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Welcome Bdmommy,

    Congratulations on finishing chemo. Some ladies rent recliners. I bought a new one since my old one was not comfortable anymore. I can't believe you are having outpatient surgery. How do they know your pain will be under control? I assume you will be admitted to the hospital if you're in too much pain. I will add you to the list.

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  • Eliana9
    Eliana9 Member Posts: 2
    edited June 2016

    7/8/2016 Bilateral lumps for L DCIS stage 0 grade 3 and R ADH with L tissue rearrangement, L mastopexy, R reduct

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Welcome Eliana9, your procedure is 2 days after mine. I wish you the best and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Welcome Eliana9,

    I will add you to the list. You have bilateral surgery coming up. Be sure to read through previous surgery threads for tips on preparing for surgery and recovery. Also read the links at the top of this thread. Hugs.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2016

    Eliana9, welcome to Breastcancer.org!

    We are thinking of all of you with your upcoming surgeries!

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  • Annie-B-7-14
    Annie-B-7-14 Member Posts: 52
    edited June 2016

    I'm a newbie. Just diagnosed with 4 tumors in right breast. ER+ PR+. Her2- (pending fish). MRI shows no lymph involvement. No BRCA or any other cancer genes. Right mastectomy with Diep flap reconstruction scheduled for 7/14/16. Head is swimming trying to prepare myself and the logistics of my house.

    I have 3 & 5 year old daughters and wonderful supportive husband, supportive boss and co-workers.

    I'm Really curious about how to best set up my home prior to surgery/My bathroom and kitchen especially. Curious about sleep and pillows and pajamas and clothes. How do we handle these?

    Thx!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited June 2016

    "Hope you find this information helpful. In 2014 and 2015, there were several threads that looked at 1. specific drugs i.e. ketorolac, opioids, propofol, and other NSAIDS, and 2. surgical anesthesia interventions i.e. paravertebral blocks that may affect breast cancer recurrence either local or metastatic. All the information is Evidence Based Research with links. The intent of this post is to provide you with a link to information that you can study and in turn take to your surgeon and anesthesiologist for discussion pre-op, if you feel it has value in your breast cancer care.

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/73/topics/843381?page=1#post_4691613

    A great starting point is this presentation by Dr. Vikas Sukhatme who is academic dean at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard. Published on Jan 21, 2016. Presented by Dr. Vikas P. Sukhatme on December 8, 2015 at MIT in Cambridge, MA.

    "A Simple, One-Time, Inexpensive and Non-Toxic Intervention to Improve Cancer Survival"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8zVrYEW8vE&feature=youtu.be

    This is a post and run. I'm 7years out and on with life and other things, I'm not monitoring or mentoring this thread. Particular questions re: the research, please, post on each individual threads . Good luck and blessings -sassy"

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Annie-7-14, welcome! You have a big surgery coming up. I would suggest you find the DIEP 2015 thread and read through it. Then read the links at the top of this thread on preparing for surgery. Get button front pajamas and tops. Easy to pull on pants and shoes to wear home from the hospital. Prepare your children to help you with chores and getting their own snacks etc. You may want to rent a recliner if you don't have one. Put your daily needs in easy to reach, small containers. I will add you to the list above. Hugs.

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  • Mom4four
    Mom4four Member Posts: 117
    edited June 2016

    I am scheduled for DIEP bi-laterally on July 27. My daughter will be flying in on the 30th and staying for 4 days to help me. I am ready to get out these hard as a rock TE.

    After my BMX with lymph nodes taken on both sides in May, I found the button shirts and tops to be the best for after surgery, and lots of pillows, soft and hard ones. I didn't have a recliner but I made do with the pillows. I also stayed on one floor of my house for a few weeks, on;y the laundry is downstairs...it has to wait! I guess the hardest thing was putting away dishes on higher shelves

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Welcome mom4four,

    Wow, bilateral DIEP! You have been through a lot. I am glad your daughter is coming to help. I hear you about TE's. I have had my left one since September. Fortunately my right TE after my upcoming umx will only be in for about 8-10 weeks. I will add you to the list.

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  • AnnieTater
    AnnieTater Member Posts: 66
    edited June 2016

    Hello,

    This is my first time posting. I have a lumpectomy scheduled for July 6th. We were going to start chemo last week, but my bs was happy with my recent imaging results and wants to begin with surgery. I haven't gotten my genetic results back yet, but I wouldn't be eligible for a mastectomy now because I am 14 weeks pregnant and that is too long to be under.

    Good luck to all of you!

    Annie

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  • __asher__
    __asher__ Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2016

    Hi everyone,

    My name is Tina. I finished chemo on 6/9. I have surgery scheduled for 7/5. I am having BMX AND and TEs. I'll be praying for you all and your upcoming procedures

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Member Posts: 1,558
    edited June 2016

    Welcome to all the new July girls!

    Tina, congratulations on finishing your chemo! You are a day ahead of me. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Make room in your pocket for all of us!

    Annie, we have the same surgery date. I hope all turns out well for you and your baby. A lot to go thru while you are pregnant :-(

    You are in my thoughts and prayers as well! 🙏🙏

    Annie B 7-14, welcome! There is so much information on BCO! I'm haven't been here long and I learn something new with every post! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

    Sorry if I missed anyone

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  • Molly50
    Molly50 Member Posts: 3,773
    edited June 2016

    Welcome Annie and Tina! Annie, I am sorry you are having to go through all of this while pregnant. You will be in my prayers. I will add you ladies to the list.

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  • Ayeshamyesha
    Ayeshamyesha Member Posts: 3
    edited June 2016

    Having MX+ TE on 7/7. So far I've been focusing on the practical, but I know at some point the fear & emotions will hit me.

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