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surgery next wednesday

carkris
carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hey I believe in collective prayers and esp from you guys. I am having my 2 surgeries next week, bum and expander removal. I am anxious because I am tired of being touched and there is a chance the bum surgery will not work. and the post op pain. anyways I know this problem is not as great as some of our friends are having lately, but if you could just include me in you good thoughts I would appreciate it. Penny
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #2
    Penny,
    My prayers and good
    Penny,
    My prayers and good thoughts will be with you for both these surgeries. It doesn't really matter what the surgery is, big or small, it's still scary and still all part of this disease. And as one of our ladies said so well, it's not a competition. I used to feel that I shouldn't complain because my tumor was 1 cm, no nodes, no chemo, only radiation and arimidex and a lumpectomy. No complications etc. But then I thought, wait, it was surgery, it was cancer, it was radiation. So no matter how much or how little treatment is involved, we are here with prayers and good thoughts and reassurances.
    So go into this knowing we all care and all will be in those rooms with you, crowding in to hold your hand and stroke you brow.
    Stef
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  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn CSN Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Penny
    I will be praying for very successful surgeries, and a quick and easy recovery for you next week.

    I couldn't say it any better than Stef did, so I'll just say that I'll be there with you too, helping you make it through to the finish line.

    Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

    Hugs,
    Cindy
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  • cats_toy
    cats_toy CSN Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #4
    no problem is too small
    and any surgery is something you will worry about. I never talked about my issues with my reconstruction surgery, figuring this one I brought on myself, but I kept getting told (Susan) that it is not my fault and to stop beating myself up about it. It all matters.
    So, be anxious, but also know that you will have a whole group of people in there with you during your surgery and all of the prayers and good thoughts that come with us.
    Let us know how it goes.
    Cat
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    Sending the most Positive Thoughts
    Penny, I'm sending up prayers and good thoughts for you and will be especially thinking of you on Wednesday. Your sisters in pink will be with you in spirit and cheering you on.
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #6
    cats_toy said:

    no problem is too small
    and any surgery is something you will worry about. I never talked about my issues with my reconstruction surgery, figuring this one I brought on myself, but I kept getting told (Susan) that it is not my fault and to stop beating myself up about it. It all matters.
    So, be anxious, but also know that you will have a whole group of people in there with you during your surgery and all of the prayers and good thoughts that come with us.
    Let us know how it goes.
    Cat

    It all Matters
    Cat, I'd have thought being the baby of the family, you got all the beatings you needed! Seriously, I'm glad you listened to our wise Christmas Girl, Susan, and that you are feeling better.
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  • cats_toy
    cats_toy CSN Member Posts: 1,462 Member
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    Moopy23 said:

    It all Matters
    Cat, I'd have thought being the baby of the family, you got all the beatings you needed! Seriously, I'm glad you listened to our wise Christmas Girl, Susan, and that you are feeling better.

    funny Moops
    but to hear them tell it I was spoiled rotten and got everything I wanted....ha ha. And yes, you and Susan have always been there for me, and everyone here, and it is seriously appreciated!
    Cat
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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 CSN Member Posts: 1,522
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    Penny,
    Add my positive
    Penny,

    Add my positive thoughts and prayers to the list. What all the others have said goes for me, too.

    Sue
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  • ms_independent
    ms_independent CSN Member Posts: 214
    #9
    surgery is surgery
    Penny,

    I doesn't matter what the surgery is. Your body is being subjected to another assault. And like most of us, it's had too many assaults already. Good thoughts and positive energy coming your way.

    Hugs, El
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  • aztec45
    aztec45 CSN Member Posts: 757
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    Good Luck
    Good luck with your surgery Wednesday. I'll be praying for you.

    P
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #11
    aztec45 said:

    Good Luck
    Good luck with your surgery Wednesday. I'll be praying for you.

    P

    Sending you good luck!
    I agree with what has been said. No surgery is small or unimportant. They are all important, scary and we need prayers from our friends and family.

    I am sending you lots of prayers and lots of strength to help you!

    Good luck!

    Sue :)
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #12
    sbmly53 said:

    Penny,
    Add my positive
    Penny,

    Add my positive thoughts and prayers to the list. What all the others have said goes for me, too.

    Sue

    Penny
    Good luck with your surgeries!. I will be thinking abut you.
    Hugs,
    New Flower
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #13
    Ritzy said:

    Sending you good luck!
    I agree with what has been said. No surgery is small or unimportant. They are all important, scary and we need prayers from our friends and family.

    I am sending you lots of prayers and lots of strength to help you!

    Good luck!

    Sue :)

    thank you so much. I have
    thank you so much. I have endured so much pain in my bum for months now it has ruled my life and the main reason chemo was so rough. I have been able to manage it after botox shots but am really frightend because pain down there is a different animal. but the surgery must be done to move on. The expander has to be removed so why not do it in one shot. so to speak. knowing you are sending good vibes helps you area special group.
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    Ritzy said:

    Sending you good luck!
    I agree with what has been said. No surgery is small or unimportant. They are all important, scary and we need prayers from our friends and family.

    I am sending you lots of prayers and lots of strength to help you!

    Good luck!

    Sue :)

    thank you so much. I have
    thank you so much. I have endured so much pain in my bum for months now it has ruled my life and the main reason chemo was so rough. I have been able to manage it after botox shots but am really frightend because pain down there is a different animal. but the surgery must be done to move on. The expander has to be removed so why not do it in one shot. so to speak. knowing you are sending good vibes helps you area special group.
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  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K CSN Member Posts: 508
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    carkris said:

    thank you so much. I have
    thank you so much. I have endured so much pain in my bum for months now it has ruled my life and the main reason chemo was so rough. I have been able to manage it after botox shots but am really frightend because pain down there is a different animal. but the surgery must be done to move on. The expander has to be removed so why not do it in one shot. so to speak. knowing you are sending good vibes helps you area special group.

    Prayers
    I will say a prayer for successful surgeries and a quick & easy recovery. I believe in the power of prayer... it has gotten me this far and I continue to reap the rewards!

    Please let us know how it goes.

    Hugs, Mar
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Penny, sending positive
    Penny, sending positive thoughts your way for successful surgeries and quick recovery. Keep us posted on your progress.
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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
    #17
    Moopy23 said:

    Sending the most Positive Thoughts
    Penny, I'm sending up prayers and good thoughts for you and will be especially thinking of you on Wednesday. Your sisters in pink will be with you in spirit and cheering you on.

    Sending you prayers and
    Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!

    Hugs, Angie
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #18
    cindycflynn said:

    Penny
    I will be praying for very successful surgeries, and a quick and easy recovery for you next week.

    I couldn't say it any better than Stef did, so I'll just say that I'll be there with you too, helping you make it through to the finish line.

    Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

    Praying that your surgeries
    Praying that your surgeries are successful and that you recover quickly!

    HUGS
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  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl CSN Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Penny...
    Sincerest best wishes, positive thoughts & vibes, and prayers for you this week. For all to go very well with your surgery, and for speedy recovery without complications.

    Kind regards, Susan
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  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
    #20
    Did you get them yet????
    Sending lots of hugs, positive thoughts and prayers your way.

    Donna
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #21
    Moopy23 said:

    It all Matters
    Cat, I'd have thought being the baby of the family, you got all the beatings you needed! Seriously, I'm glad you listened to our wise Christmas Girl, Susan, and that you are feeling better.

    Praying that your surgeries
    Praying that your surgeries go smoothly for you! Hoping you recover quickly too!

    Hugs, Debby
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