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Prayers coming your way! We

CypressCynthia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:41:35 -0500

Prayers coming your way! We know you can do it. You sound strong and determined. We are with you.

Thanks Pat!

sherria49 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:56:22 -0500

Not looking forward to treatment but I keep reminding myself that it means one step closer to conquering the beast.

Hugzzzzzzzzzzz

Thanks Margo!

sherria49 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:19 -0500

Seems as though our surgeries were very similiar. Looking forward to the implants which will hopefully signify the end of this long journey. Although I'm not a very good dancer, I am excited about the day I get to dance with NED!!!!

My prayers & thoughts are with everyone on this site, & those just reading on this site. Please come join us these are some of the most wonderful women in the world here!!

Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

hello Sherri

ppurdin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:02:34 -0500

I am glad you have the surgery behind you.Now you need to pamper yourself and heal before treatments.Good luck to you,keep us posted.love and Prayers.(Pat).

Glad you

tommaseena — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:16:20 -0500

Glad you are feeling good after your surgery. I was the same way in Feb. I will be having the expanders taken out and then silicone implants put in 11/10 and they say it is easier then the double mastectomy--I had no pain with the surgery so this time hopefully will be the same. When I had my surgery I was in the hospital 2/2-2/4. This time it is day surgery.

I am so glad that you have your own private nurse to help do things for you and all she needs in return are hugs.

Gentle Hugs,
Margo

Hey Stef!

sherria49 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:39:44 -0500

Yes, my daughter is NOT letting me get away with doing too much, that's for sure!! I know I need to slow down & let the pampering & stuff continue.

Thanks, I do need to be reminded often!! lol

Hugzzzzzz

Sherri Glad that you are

fauxma — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:32:43 -0500

Sherri
Glad that you are doing so well after your surgery. But do keep in mind not to overdo. It is so easy to do too much when you are feeling good. So take it easy and let others do for you. Again, I am so happy that everything has been so doable for you. You're in my prayers.
Stef

Hey Monica!!

sherria49 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:31:32 -0500

Funny, I read your post about the bra prior to reading this here. Thanks for the chemo update. Probably getting my hair cut on Friday, chemo is stil 3 weeks out. But, my sister in law and I are both getting our hair cut together so that we can donate to "Locks of Love". Haven't cut my hair in over 25 years, except for the normal trims.

So many people have different stories of chemo sides, depends on their "cocktail", etc..... But it always helps to hear all the different side effects. I definitely don't want to go into this blinded.

Hugzzzzz again!!! & good luck!!

wonderful news!

mberg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:09 -0500

I just wanted to say, that your post came at the best time for me to read it! iI am having bilateral w. ex panders on nov 20 and have been sooo scared! You sound like a brave beautiful, wonderful woman who answered my prayers just when I need it! If it helps you out any, I started with my chemo, just finished last weds. It is tiring and the hair part sucks, but it is manageable. I took the first few weeks off of work, then I would work a light schedule. ex. the week before chemo I would work sat, mon and tues., now I am off until this coming friday due to stamach issues i have after every chemo treatment. Please stay strong, and thanks for your post! monica

Thanks!!

sherria49 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:41:01 -0500

I am doing very well! Drains may be coming out before the end of the week, so keep praying!!

Thanks again & warm hugzzzzz!

Good Luck.......

sherria49 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:30 -0500

with the surgeons this week. As everyone told me and I'm sure you heard before, this is doable!!! I was a little surprised when they sent me home the next day! But, all in all, I think I feel better recouping at home.

Hugzzzzz & good luck again VickiSam!!! I will be thinking of you, and keep us updated.

Sherri

So happy to hear!

elm3544 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:13:30 -0500

Sherri I am so happy that it went so well for you! It sounds like you are doing really good!

Sherria .. What a terrific attitude you have ...

VickiSam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:15:35 -0500

I hope you rub off on me ... as I am seeing a surgeon and plastics later this week. 1/2 way thru my chemo right now.

Take care .. and don't do too much.

VickiSam

Sunrae!!

sherria49 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:42:44 -0500

Good luck to you and everyone getting ready for the big day!! The last thing I remember was hugging my children 28, 26, & 19 and also my best friend. The first thing that I remember after surgery was the nurses asking me to schooch my butt from one bed to the next. Surgery wasn't complete til 4:30 and I was home the next day by 2pm!!! Amazing!! I am doing very well, saw the plastic surgeon today, and he may take out the drains on Thursday!!!

Hugzzzz

Thanks!!!!

sherria49 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:37:16 -0500

Yes, I was a little worried about coming home so soon. But, it really hasn't been that bad. My daughter, Megan, OMG she has been the best nurse/caregiver that I could ask for. She's only 19, but you would think she has been doing this for years, sponge baths, running up & down the hall, feeding me, caring for the drains!!!! She has been a godsend!!!!

Keep me updated on your surgery!!! I wish you well....and remember "It is DOABLE"!!!!!

Hugs, prayers, and good vibes coming your way for Thursday!!!

Surgery went well, so relieved!

sherria49 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:25:32 -0500

Evidently all you prayers, hopes, & well wishes worked, I'm back ladies!! Surgery (bilateral mastectomy w/expanders & port) was Friday. All went well. Was release on Saturday. Not nearly as much pain as I had thought, although it does feel like I have a set of encyclopedias on my chest. The drain are the most painful part. Only taking pain meds to get up in the am, after laying in one spot all night, and once before bed to help me relax. Have my first post-op appt w/plastic surgeon today, then next Monday with general surgeon to get results of sentinal node biopsy.

All in all, this part was a piece of cake (mmmmmmmm) cake, I want some!!! Anyway, I'm feeling great and already bored with the tv, books, magazines, journal, etc....