surgery on Friday the 14th

bean4865
bean4865 Member Posts: 64
edited June 2014 in ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
surgery on Friday the 14th
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  • bean4865
    bean4865 Member Posts: 64
    edited December 2007

    Well the time has finally come. Surgery is this Friday Dec. 14. I am nervous. I will be having unilateral mastectomy with pedicle tram reconstruction. I keep hearing about the pain. Hopefully it won't be too bad. I saw my oncologist today and he is not convinced that tumor is so large (8cm. according to MRI). He said there is also lobular in situ involved which I was unaware of. I am her2 neg and er/pr + which is good. He said tumor is not aggressive and should respond to hormone. Really hoping and praying tumor is smaller. Looking for some prayers. So glad to have found this sight. I have learned so much about this sneaky cancer that I felt like a pro at my doctor visit today. Actually knew what he was talking about. Thanks to all for all your very helpful inputs. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday and a very happy and HEALTHY New Year. 

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  • SLH
    SLH Member Posts: 566
    edited December 2007

    Hi Kathleen,

    It is empowering to know what the drs are talking about and to be your own adversary.

    Two bits of advice:  When they inject for the sentinel node, insist on numbing solution or local injection. 

    And be sure to use presc-strength stool softener.  The pain meds, muscle relaxants, and anti-nausea meds are all very constipating. 

    My positive thoughts and prayers will be with you on Friday.

    sally 

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  • figsgirls
    figsgirls Member Posts: 253
    edited December 2007

    Kathleen, I second the advice on the stool softener!

    And I recall when I met with the radiation oncologist for a consult and he said that they really wouldn't know the true size of the tumor until they did the surgery. He said sometimes they feel larger than they are because there is swelling around the tumor area.

    I hope things go well for you and I'll say a prayer on Friday.

    Donna

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007

    Kathleen, best wishes to you on Friday. Yes, it's scary, but it's also one step closer to putting all this behind you. Take it one day at a time. And don't forget...take it easy for a while, you don't have to be superwoman. Good luck...keep us posted.

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  • ophelia
    ophelia Member Posts: 337
    edited December 2007

    Kathleen, I'll be praying that all goes well with your surgery and that your recovery is quick and easy.   Come back after your surgery and let us know how you are doing.

    God Bless...

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  • catbert4209
    catbert4209 Member Posts: 347
    edited December 2007

    All the best to you, Kathleen!  My prayers will also be with you!

    God Bless!

    Cathy 

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  • shrink
    shrink Member Posts: 936
    edited December 2007

    Hi Kathleen - wishing you all the best on Friday.

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  • carstell
    carstell Member Posts: 53
    edited December 2007

     Better late that never!! I hope your surgery went well. Let me know. I am having bilat mast with tram reconstruction on 12/18.I have ilc in 1 area and ilc with lcis in another(left breast).

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 3,766
    edited December 2007

    Kathleen,

    I hope all things went well for you yesterday.  Bring us up to date, when you are able!! All the best to you!

    I will be picking your brain when you are better.  I am having the pedicle tram on Feb. 4th.

    Have a restful and Merry Christmas!

    xoxo

    Lisa

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