Sister's surgery tomorrow

Lynn Smith
Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
After weeks of waiting till after our family reunion and also waiting for a appt for biopsies my sister is having her surgery.She saw the plastic surgeon today.They have no idea what they may find.She has 2 different cancers.2 malignant in each breast.

They will know tomorrow IF Any nodes are involved.If none are malignant she will have double masectomy and reconstruction at the same time.She has said all along reconstruction but told the doctor NO reconstruction if she is Stage 4. She even said today she wonders if she is making the right decision with reconstruction.It has to be hard.

I feel like I'm on pins and needles.Been upset today but not going to get bent out of shape till we know for sure what's going on.I just have to say a prayer it will all be OK.

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.I will let all of you know tomorrow. Just have no idea when.


Lynn Smith

Comments

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    I will be praying for your
    I will be praying for your sister Lynn. I have a sister and it would so hard to see her go through this. You are a good sister, a terrific sister!

    Keep us updated!


    Hugs, Kylez
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    Kylez said:

    I will be praying for your
    I will be praying for your sister Lynn. I have a sister and it would so hard to see her go through this. You are a good sister, a terrific sister!

    Keep us updated!


    Hugs, Kylez

    Praying~
    I remember the journey, the nodes, the waiting, the night before~etc... Hoping that peace surrounds you both, may you somehow get some rest tonight. My sister took care of me through 5 surgeries, and kept me encouraged during treatments. I treasure her greatly!
    ~♥sister hugs~♥
    Melanie
  • salls41
    salls41 Member Posts: 340
    Prayers for you
    Prayers for you and your sister.{{{Hugs}}} if you need them.
    Sandy
  • ksf56
    ksf56 Member Posts: 202
    Prayers
    Lynn, I will keep you and your sister in my prayers. It's so hard to imagine going through this with my beloved sister - it probably would be harder than if it was me. Mine was with me through my journey and I know she was so brave and tried to stay upbeat and smiling while she was shaking inside.

    I hope for the best news possible!

    Hugs!
    Karen
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member

    Praying~
    I remember the journey, the nodes, the waiting, the night before~etc... Hoping that peace surrounds you both, may you somehow get some rest tonight. My sister took care of me through 5 surgeries, and kept me encouraged during treatments. I treasure her greatly!
    ~♥sister hugs~♥
    Melanie

    Sending prayers for your
    Sending prayers for your sister.

    Hugs, Diane
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    ksf56 said:

    Prayers
    Lynn, I will keep you and your sister in my prayers. It's so hard to imagine going through this with my beloved sister - it probably would be harder than if it was me. Mine was with me through my journey and I know she was so brave and tried to stay upbeat and smiling while she was shaking inside.

    I hope for the best news possible!

    Hugs!
    Karen

    Surgery over
    It's over and I feel a little better than yesterday.Still will have some questions for her after she is home(maybe tomorrow).

    She had a double masectomy.Reconstruction was done.She won't know till tomorrow or Monday what the biospy tests showed in the nodes. I didn't think they would do the reconstruction if nodes were possibly effected. Maybe they feel no cancer in the nodes.Still though you don't know till the biopsy is completed. See how little I know and have learned alot from here.I had no chemo or radiation.Stage 0 and only take tamox so I've learned things from here and now from my sister.

    My niece wants the 3 of us to have our picture taken with Pink Shirts.Show 3 survivors in one family.Wish my mom was still living but she would have been 92 this year.Still she was a 60 year survivor.

    I'll know soon about the nodes and the Stage.At least by Monday.Makes a long weekend.

    Thank you for your concerns.

    Lynn Smith
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member

    Surgery over
    It's over and I feel a little better than yesterday.Still will have some questions for her after she is home(maybe tomorrow).

    She had a double masectomy.Reconstruction was done.She won't know till tomorrow or Monday what the biospy tests showed in the nodes. I didn't think they would do the reconstruction if nodes were possibly effected. Maybe they feel no cancer in the nodes.Still though you don't know till the biopsy is completed. See how little I know and have learned alot from here.I had no chemo or radiation.Stage 0 and only take tamox so I've learned things from here and now from my sister.

    My niece wants the 3 of us to have our picture taken with Pink Shirts.Show 3 survivors in one family.Wish my mom was still living but she would have been 92 this year.Still she was a 60 year survivor.

    I'll know soon about the nodes and the Stage.At least by Monday.Makes a long weekend.

    Thank you for your concerns.

    Lynn Smith

    Glad your sister's surgery
    Glad your sister's surgery is over and I am praying for clean nodes.


    Hugs, Noel
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    Noel said:

    Glad your sister's surgery
    Glad your sister's surgery is over and I am praying for clean nodes.


    Hugs, Noel

    Hoping and praying that your
    Hoping and praying that your sister will have clear nodes Lynn.
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    Kristin N said:

    Hoping and praying that your
    Hoping and praying that your sister will have clear nodes Lynn.

    Thank You everyone
    Thank You everyone.I was told they would know something on the nodes Monday but my sister seemed to think she will be told on Thursday at her appt.Her son said it would be Saturday or the latest Monday.Maybe she wasn't aware of that since she was out of it.I will let everyone know more on Thursday or Friday.Still hoping no node involvement but no news yet.

    I'm worried because if no node involved I would think they could call her for that but she was told to come in for a appt Thurs.She said they will go over everything.We all know what it's like for the results.Nerve wracking.

    I remmeber my dx.I was told the doctor would know in 2 days what the biopsy was.I was called in one day to come in the second day.Fast because it was malignant.

    Lynn Smith
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    More Prayers...
    Hi Lynn -- I'll be thinking of you and your sister. So sorry this is happening, but I will pray for her. I'm only keeping positive thoughts in my heart for all of you. And will be sending you that positive energy your way.

    Sending you (and your sister) a big hug.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598

    Thank You everyone
    Thank You everyone.I was told they would know something on the nodes Monday but my sister seemed to think she will be told on Thursday at her appt.Her son said it would be Saturday or the latest Monday.Maybe she wasn't aware of that since she was out of it.I will let everyone know more on Thursday or Friday.Still hoping no node involvement but no news yet.

    I'm worried because if no node involved I would think they could call her for that but she was told to come in for a appt Thurs.She said they will go over everything.We all know what it's like for the results.Nerve wracking.

    I remmeber my dx.I was told the doctor would know in 2 days what the biopsy was.I was called in one day to come in the second day.Fast because it was malignant.

    Lynn Smith

    Praying that her nodes will
    Praying that her nodes will be clear Lynn. Keep us posted.


    Hugs, Lex
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member

    More Prayers...
    Hi Lynn -- I'll be thinking of you and your sister. So sorry this is happening, but I will pray for her. I'm only keeping positive thoughts in my heart for all of you. And will be sending you that positive energy your way.

    Sending you (and your sister) a big hug.

    Thinking of your sister and
    Thinking of your sister and sending loads of prayers and a big hug for you!


    Leeza
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    jnl said:

    Thinking of your sister and
    Thinking of your sister and sending loads of prayers and a big hug for you!


    Leeza

    Any news Lynne on your
    Any news Lynne on your sister's nodes? Praying they are clean!