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My Surgery Went Well

Jean 0609
Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Thanks for all your thoughts & prayers. My surgery went well yesterday. I arrived at the hospital about 10 a.m. and left about 5 p.m. They removed my ovaries and fallopian tubes first. They actually went in through my belly button, so I didn't have to be cut.

Then my plastic surgeon went to work. She removed that awful tissue expander and put in a nice squishy implant and a nipple. Then she did a "lift" of my right breast where I had a reduction when I had my left mastectomy.

I'm still all wrapped up, so I haven't see the outcome yet. She did warn me that the nipple will be large, but that it will shrink. Not sure what to expect.

Feeling pretty good, but I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the drugs. Last night my right breast a little sore and today my belly button is sore. Nothing unbearable. I actually slept pretty good last night. Just glad that's over.

I still have to have my cystoscopy on December 20. Hopefully, that will be it and I can start 2011 semi back to normal. Hugs, Jean
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  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 CSN Member Posts: 1,138
    #2
    Good news
    So glad this step is over for you and glad it went well. I hope you continue to improve quickly! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    Happy it's over
    and things went well...sounds like busy busy day for the doctors..
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #4
    Jean, I am happy that your
    Jean, I am happy that your surgery went as planned and you are now home recuperating. Take this time to pamper yourself. You so deserve it!!
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  • pinkflutterby
    pinkflutterby CSN Member Posts: 615 Member
    #5
    MyTurnNow said:

    Jean, I am happy that your
    Jean, I am happy that your surgery went as planned and you are now home recuperating. Take this time to pamper yourself. You so deserve it!!

    :)
    so glad you got to be home so quick! There is NO resting in the hospital, also happy everything went well and your Happy!!!

    ♥ Libby
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #6
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    Good news
    So glad this step is over for you and glad it went well. I hope you continue to improve quickly! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice

    Gotta love the drugs!
    Glad to read your surgery is over and that you are doing so well. Sending healing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

    And, keep taking the drugs! They will help you a lot!


    Hugs, Debby
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #7
    pinkflutterby said:

    :)
    so glad you got to be home so quick! There is NO resting in the hospital, also happy everything went well and your Happy!!!

    ♥ Libby

    Jean, so happy things went well
    and that you are home and hopefully resting comfortably. Take time to rest, relax, watch some good corny old movies, read a great book, listen to music--whatever your heart desires. You deserve some nice TLC.

    Hugs, Renee
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer CSN Member Posts: 1,184
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    Glad it is over for you. now
    Glad it is over for you. now you can heal and relax. Get some rest Take care Kay,
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  • weazer
    weazer CSN Member Posts: 440
    #9
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Glad it is over for you. now
    Glad it is over for you. now you can heal and relax. Get some rest Take care Kay,

    Take it Nice & Slow!
    Jean, I hope you are feeling Ok, and that you get some well needed rest.
    Take care sweetie, and some Good thoughts and prayers coming your way!
    Karie
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
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    Jean
    so glad all went well yesterday. It's amazing how surgeons can do things these days. Who knew your belly button would be a useful site! I hope you continue to heal. How long will you have to be bandaged before you can see the results. Girl, you're going to be perky :-)
    {{hugs}} Char
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    cahjah75 said:

    Jean
    so glad all went well yesterday. It's amazing how surgeons can do things these days. Who knew your belly button would be a useful site! I hope you continue to heal. How long will you have to be bandaged before you can see the results. Girl, you're going to be perky :-)
    {{hugs}} Char

    I was thinking of you
    I was thinking of you yesterday. I am glad you are doing well. keep ahead of the pain, and dont do too much!
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  • candacemc
    candacemc CSN Member Posts: 21
    #12
    Sounds like some serious
    Sounds like some serious progress Jean! I'm on the four week countdown to having my expanders removed and implants put in. I'm no scheduled for nipples, hmmm... sure would be nice to have that done at the same time.

    So nice to hear you are doing well. Funny, I keep saying the same thing - 2011 will be a new year with the hopes of returning to semi-normal!!!

    Take care, candace
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  • linpsu
    linpsu CSN Member Posts: 747
    #13
    Hugs
    Jean-
    Glad to hear that all went well - you sure had a lot done in one day! Take it easy and get lots of rest. Don't be afraid to take something for the pain. You'll be up and around in no time - you have such a great attitude!
    Linda
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  • shelbyhome
    shelbyhome CSN Member Posts: 145
    #14
    Happy that things are done
    Happy that things are done and you are feeling good, rest and take the drugs!
    I wish that all of us have a great new year.....
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #15
    Good news! Glad everything
    Good news! Glad everything went well.

    Hugs,

    linda
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  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 CSN Member Posts: 668
    #16
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Good news! Glad everything
    Good news! Glad everything went well.

    Hugs,

    linda

    Yay
    Yay, I'm so glad things went well. I hope you wake up in the morning feeling like a million bucks :)

    Sending big hugs to you,

    Dawne
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #17
    Wonderful news! Heal
    Wonderful news! Heal quickly my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #18
    CypressCynthia said:

    Wonderful news! Heal
    Wonderful news! Heal quickly my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Hoping you will heal quickly
    Hoping you will heal quickly and well and that 2011 will be the best year ever.
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  • ladyg
    ladyg CSN Member Posts: 1,577
    #19
    So glad to hear all went well.
    You sure had a lot done in one day. Must have kept the drs. hopping. I think we are all looking forward to starting the new year as normal as possible.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
    #20
    Good to hear
    that you came through it okay,Jean!
    And I hope too that you can have a great new year!
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
    #21
    Thank God
    all went well! You take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

    Thanks for updating us!!

    Blessings and hugs to ya,

    Sylvia
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