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RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM RE

RE
RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well all you wonderfully supportive folks I am back home in the comfort of my own bed. Surgery went well, it was rough waking up though. I was super sick from the meds so they had put me back to sleep. I ended up going home around 3:30.

I am very sore and I have to remember that I need help to do simple things like get out of a chair or open my bottle of meds. I am surprised not to have a drain as I was told that I would so I will have to ask the nurse about that one. I now have a small speed bump going on which is encouraging. My sister went to the ASC and got me several different sizes of soft breast inserts to put in my bra so that i don't look too lopsided when I am in public. I was going to just use socks but these are much softer and come in different sizes too boot.

Well the meds are making me sleepy and I am in a bit of pain so I am going to close for now. You all have a lovely weekend!

RE
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  • Jadie
    Jadie CSN Member Posts: 723
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    Hi RE
    So glad to hear from
    Hi RE

    So glad to hear from you. I thought about you several times yesterday. Sorry you got so sick. Take care of yourself and make everyone wait on you. LOL

    Hugs Jadie
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,027 Member
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    As you do for others....
    I send big hugs and strong words of encouragement!

    This, too, will get better and better, and you will be near the end of all of this!!! YEA!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • cruf
    cruf CSN Member Posts: 908 Member
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    KathiM said:

    As you do for others....
    I send big hugs and strong words of encouragement!

    This, too, will get better and better, and you will be near the end of all of this!!! YEA!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Glad you're done!
    Many Gentle HUGS! Glad all went well. Sorry you got sick from the meds! I do too and it's not pleasant but it's behind you now and can only get better!Take care! Rest alot. You deserve it. HUGSSSSSSS!!! Cathy
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  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 CSN Member Posts: 646
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    cruf said:

    Glad you're done!
    Many Gentle HUGS! Glad all went well. Sorry you got sick from the meds! I do too and it's not pleasant but it's behind you now and can only get better!Take care! Rest alot. You deserve it. HUGSSSSSSS!!! Cathy

    Glade your ok rest and take
    Glade your ok rest and take care of your self love and hugs to you.
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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 CSN Member Posts: 2,729
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    You are so brave. I just
    You are so brave. I just can't bring myself to take on an optional surgery. You are my hero!
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  • Derbygirl
    Derbygirl CSN Member Posts: 198
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    Take care and here's to a
    Take care and here's to a speedy recovery! Look forward to updates.
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  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 CSN Member Posts: 491 Member
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    another one bites the dust

    Glad to hear that you are doing OK and another surgery is done. Take care of yourself and let other people take care of you too.

    Maureen
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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 CSN Member Posts: 1,510
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    Sorry you got sick Re, but
    Sorry you got sick Re, but glad you are home resting. You have completed another face of this long journey and before you know it, it will all be done. Remember to rest and let everyone pamper you. Hugs, Lili
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  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 CSN Member Posts: 988
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    mmontero38 said:

    Sorry you got sick Re, but
    Sorry you got sick Re, but glad you are home resting. You have completed another face of this long journey and before you know it, it will all be done. Remember to rest and let everyone pamper you. Hugs, Lili

    RE, so glad you are past this phase of your recovery. Know that there are lots of people keeping you in their prayers.

    Judy
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  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 CSN Member Posts: 2,072
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    creampuff91344 said:

    RE, so glad you are past this phase of your recovery. Know that there are lots of people keeping you in their prayers.

    Judy

    Well done, and thanks for coming in here and letting us know things are OK...........Luv Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl CSN Member Posts: 1,077
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    tasha_111 said:

    Well done, and thanks for coming in here and letting us know things are OK...........Luv Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    You are the queen
    Now let all those who love you, love on you-rest is best. Glad you are home.
    Love and hugs and prayers-M
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  • ohilly
    ohilly CSN Member Posts: 441 Member
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    take care of yourself, Re
    Re, so glad your surgery is over. We love ya!

    Ohilly
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  • Irishwhispers
    Irishwhispers CSN Member Posts: 96
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    Giggling @ speed Bump!!!! Big Hugs!!!!! and
    welcome home!!!!
    I am glad to see you are home safe and sound!!!
    The med hangovers are NO Fun!

    Just take good care of yourself... one minute at a time...

    Love ya more than my luggage!!!!

    ~Trish!
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    Glad You're Home!
    Hi, so good to hear that you are securely at home in your own bed and past the surgery. Wishing you much rest and quick healing.
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  • Joycelouise
    Joycelouise CSN Member Posts: 482
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    Yay for you, RE! Congrats
    Yay for you, RE! Congrats on getting through the surgery. Yes, there is some sensation...(a self help book I read says to call it that instead of the more negative "pain", hee hee). Enjoy your speed bump. Soon you will go in for your weekly fills. There is a little sensation with those too, but not really too bad. I distract myself by making the nurse talk to me during the proceedure, which is only about 3 minutes. What ASC has the little pads? I am going shopping monday at our local post mas. bra store for a bunch of them in different sizes. I can't wear my prosthesis any more. It makes me look like I have a breast from my shoulder to my waist.
    Anyway, do get lots of rest. My doc. yelled (sweetly) at me when I tried to bounce back too fast. He said to be very gently with the muscles, etc. for quite a while.
    And do look for every happiness you can find...sometimes there are indeed speed bumps on the road to happiness.
    love, Joyce
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
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    Your are my inspiration
    I was away from computers, but thinking of you, RE. Hope that your are feeling better and better. Love, Lynn
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
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    Home Again
    RE~

    I am so happy you are home...I know you will be happy with the results~and we rejoice with you!!!!

    Hugs and Happy Healing!

    Claudia
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  • dbs1673
    dbs1673 CSN Member Posts: 203
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    chenheart said:

    Home Again
    RE~

    I am so happy you are home...I know you will be happy with the results~and we rejoice with you!!!!

    Hugs and Happy Healing!

    Claudia

    Be well
    Sending "BE Well" wishes your way! Hoping today is better than yesterday and tomorrow is better than today.
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  • Mikes Sunshine
    Mikes Sunshine CSN Member Posts: 129
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    dbs1673 said:

    Be well
    Sending "BE Well" wishes your way! Hoping today is better than yesterday and tomorrow is better than today.

    Home
    RE so glad to hear you are home. Hoping you will have a speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts. Love, Nancy
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  • mimivac
    mimivac CSN Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #21
    Glad that you are home
    Hi RE,

    I didn't see your post until now. I was wondering how you were doing. So glad that you are safe and sound and that everything went well. You are almost there, RE. Write when you can to let us know how your recovery is going.

    Mimi
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