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  • __asher__
    __asher__ Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2016

    Thanks for the welcomes.

    Ayesha, I feel you. My surgery is supposed to be like 6 hours long. 😳 It still hasn't sunk in.

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

    Welcome Ayeshamyesha, I still haven't had the tears or fear hit me yet. I'm extremely nervous about my upcoming DMRMX with TEs. I think not knowing what's going to happen after that hasn't bothered me to much. Chatting and talking to all the wonderful people here on BCO has helped me immensely!

    Our Hostess Molly on this thread is one of those veryspecial ladies!

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

    Welcome Ayeshamyesha, I understand your fear. It is very scary to face such a big surgery and reconstruction. I had a left side mx with expander last September so ask any questions and read through some previous surgery threads. Hugs

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  • azrescue
    azrescue Member Posts: 116
    edited June 2016

    I'm really starting feel the nerves getting to me. I'm having my surgery on the 18th. I feel overwhelmed that I will not have everything ready at the house for my children and husband. Renting a recliner. Have a few button down shirts. But that's about it so far. I just hate the idea of being put to sleep. And perhaps even more nervous of what it will all feel like and look like when I do wake up. I hope and pray that I recover as easily as can be expected and quickly. I do not want to miss out on the rest of summer and the fun with my kids. I'm trying to look at this as just the next step. I just finished neo adjuvant chemo on 6/15. It's all just become so real. I made the hotel reservations (we will be traveling 4 hours from home) and it really hit me that this is going to happen. This dang roller coaster of cancer.

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  • __asher__
    __asher__ Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2016

    (((hugs))), az. It certainly is a roller coaster. You're a lot further than I am & mine's next week. Do you have anyone coming to help when you get home? Maybe someone can set up a meal train.

    One thing I've learned about kids is that they're amazingly resilient. They are able to roll with the punches really well. So if you're not able to do anything major with them, don't be too hard on yourself. They are learning great lessons on compassion and selflessness.

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  • MFalabella
    MFalabella Member Posts: 176
    edited June 2016

    HI, I am having rt lumpectomy and left lift and reduction, preparing for total mastectomy with tissue expanders on July 13

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

    Hi MFalabella, welcome to the group. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Molly will be along to welcome you properly 😀

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

    YAY! I just confirmed my appointment for surgery next Wednesday with my BS and my PS! It looks like it may actually happen this time! I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying my prayers. I don't want to be caught off guard again!

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

    Hooray, great news WenchLori! Welcome MFalabella!

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

    _Asher_ , I see your surgery is coming up on Tuesday! Are you feeling prepared? I will be in your pocket for that day!! MFalabella, you are the second person I have run across to have a lumpectomy and lift/reduction prior to BMX. Why two surgeries?

    WenchLori,l will be in your pocket on Tuesday as well. I will be shouting FINALLY for you lol

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

    Thanks so much for the advice!

    I cannot seem to find the DIEP 2015 thread- any tips?

    thanks!

    Annie-B-7-4

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

    Here you go, Annie. DIEP 2016 and DIEP 2015

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  • Eliana9
    Eliana9 Member Posts: 2
    edited June 2016

    Thanks Molly!

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

    Okay so next week we have _Asher_, WenchLori, Annie Tater, Ayeshamyesha and Eliana9 with scheduled surgery. In your pockets ladies! My sister is having a PBMX on 7/18. I plan on putting a surgery recovery kit together for her including Pink Pockets, a comfy button front shirt, the under the arm pillows that a friend made for me last year and some calendula cream which I found made my post mx skin lovely (avoid the incision!)

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  • __asher__
    __asher__ Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2016

    Thanks, Molly. I have preop this afternoon. I am feeling good about things, ready to take it on. My parents are headed here to help out. My husband is taking vacation. I think most everything is mostly in place. Thanks for asking.

    Thoughts and prayers for those also headed into surgery next week.

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

    Asher, Annie, Ayeshamyesha and Eliana are you ready ladies? I will be in each of your pockets! We can do this!!

    imagePocket Kitty for everyone

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  • FeMichelle
    FeMichelle Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2016

    I'm having Surgery July 15th Left Mastectomy

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  • FeMichelle
    FeMichelle Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2016

    July 15th

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  • cosla
    cosla Member Posts: 2
    edited July 2016

    Cosla - 7/5 BMX with TE, IDC,

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

    Welcome Cosla and FeMichelle. I will add you to the list. Cosla, Tuesday is coming quick! We will have a pocket party for you.

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  • azrescue
    azrescue Member Posts: 116
    edited July 2016

    Thinking of all of you heading into surgery.

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

    Molly, thank you! There's nothing like a good old fashioned pocket party!!

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

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  • __asher__
    __asher__ Member Posts: 147
    edited July 2016

    Thanks, Lori.

    Cosla, we're surgery twins. I'll be going in the 5th, too

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  • chelle44
    chelle44 Member Posts: 20
    edited July 2016

    I am having a lumpectomy and sentinel nodes surgery July 13. It will have been six weeks since diagnosis. Thankful to finally get on with things. The waiting has been the worst part. If Margins and nodes clear then I will start 5 weeks of daily radiation.

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

    Welcome Chelle44, you must be relieved to be getting your surgery done.

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  • Ayeshamyesha
    Ayeshamyesha Member Posts: 3
    edited July 2016

    Thanks everyone, and good luck _asher_ and cosla! I still have 2 pre-op appointments on Tuesday, and a lot of shopping to do this weekend, but I did get everything squared away at work so that's one big thing checked off my list!

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  • Musosgirl
    Musosgirl Member Posts: 387
    edited July 2016

    I hope it is okay that I hang out with you ladies this month. I am having a hysterectomy/oopherectomy July 26th and a lift/reduction on the left August 3rd. I am SO nervous about menopause (I am 35). And not so thrilled with the late date for the lift--I was hoping for mid-July and 10 days of communication blunders (and various office members on vacation/maternity leave) led to an August date.

    Last year I started chemo the week of my anniversary. This year I am having surgery the day before. So much for vow-renewal at 15 years and my creative "Sweet 16" party...

    I had a LX/reduction on the right side last Dec. and can second button up shirts/pajama tops and a recliner. I think I slept in mine for almost 3 weeks after surgery. I also bought a soft,front zip bra that was great--even better through radiation.

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  • Cure4mom
    Cure4mom Member Posts: 9
    edited July 2016

    My mother will have a modified radical mastectomy on her right breast on July 5th followed by chemo. Wish you all the best and a huge hug!

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

    Welcome Chelle44, I understand completely about how nerve racking the wait is! Finally after almost 3 months of fighting with my insurance then my BS had to cancel my first surgery date. So 3.5 months later I'm finally getting my surgery on Wednesday. What a ride! I'm surprised I haven't been committed from going off the deep end so many times!

    ((((Chelle44))))

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