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jphilpo
jphilpo CSN Member Posts: 177
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well ladies, I am having a bi lateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction on Monday , June 14th. I am really scared and SO TIRED of waiting and thinking about it. I would so appreciate your good thoughts. You all have inspired me so much with your brave stories, so I know I can do this. I have been through a mastectomy, chemo and radiation and I have been feeling good. I know I will have a couple of months of misery, but then it will be behind me.

Thank you all for your inspiration,
Jean
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,027 Member
    #2
    I'm sending strong vibes!!!!
    That everything will be fine!!!

    Please keep us posted.

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • 2Floridiansisters
    2Floridiansisters CSN Member Posts: 384 Member
    #3
    KathiM said:

    I'm sending strong vibes!!!!
    That everything will be fine!!!

    Please keep us posted.

    Hugs, Kathi

    awww jphilpo I know you're scared,
    and I am too, we will all be here saying our prayers for you. Guess what though, on Thursday this week I am getting my surgery scheduled, I'm not gonna lie, I'm frozen in terror. But like you say, it will all be over with and we'll get better, You hang in there, I want to see you back here within 3 weeks or so saying, PIECE A CAKE!!!!

    God Bless You, cry when you need to, Love Ronda
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  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine CSN Member Posts: 707 Member
    #4
    Stay positive, and remember
    Stay positive, and remember this too shall pass. Allow others to wait and pamper you. The actual surgery wasn't as bad as the waiting for me. I kept telling myself if I gave birth to my children then I can handle this, and you can too.
    The best to you
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  • Hope 2010
    Hope 2010 CSN Member Posts: 62
    #5
    Good thoughts coming your way...
    Take it easy and hope you recover soon. :) I wish that my appt w/the surgeon was sooner than this Wed so that I can just schedule the surgery. The waiting is horrible, but once it's out then you can at least that much closer to recovery.
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  • SamuraiMom
    SamuraiMom CSN Member Posts: 295
    #6
    It's going to be okay.
    Hi Jean,

    I had my bilateral mastectomy on 9-9-09 and I know the anticipation is heavy. What you're going through stinks but I can tell you from experience you will be okay. Just be patient with the recovery process and take it slowly.
    I documented my entire surgery up to my current state on my website if you'd like to see my photos and story that goes along with it if it will help you at all.(www.mymastectomyonline.com) It gives tips on hospital stay and recovery too that may help you under the Survivor Tips tab.
    But sometimes ignorance is bliss. :)
    My heart and deepest thoughts and hopes go out to you my invisible sister!!
    Take a deep breath (and a few Xanax if they help ;))and you'll be one step closer to the next.
    XXOO,
    SamuraiMom
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  • jk1952
    jk1952 CSN Member Posts: 613
    #7
    SamuraiMom said:

    It's going to be okay.
    Hi Jean,

    I had my bilateral mastectomy on 9-9-09 and I know the anticipation is heavy. What you're going through stinks but I can tell you from experience you will be okay. Just be patient with the recovery process and take it slowly.
    I documented my entire surgery up to my current state on my website if you'd like to see my photos and story that goes along with it if it will help you at all.(www.mymastectomyonline.com) It gives tips on hospital stay and recovery too that may help you under the Survivor Tips tab.
    But sometimes ignorance is bliss. :)
    My heart and deepest thoughts and hopes go out to you my invisible sister!!
    Take a deep breath (and a few Xanax if they help ;))and you'll be one step closer to the next.
    XXOO,
    SamuraiMom

    I'll be praying for you.

    I'll be praying for you. The best advice I can give you for this surgery is to let others help you and don't try to be Superwoman. Rest and know that you do have limits. At the same time, if you can just do one small thing each day that you couldn't the day before, you'll feel like you are making progress and healing.

    Joyce
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #8
    I am sending strength and
    I am sending strength and (((hugs))) your way. I didn't have this same surgery but know that taking care of yourself as you recover is important. Best of luck to you and let us know how you're feeling when you can. You will be fine!!
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  • KayNYC
    KayNYC CSN Member Posts: 495 Member
    #9
    sending good thoughts
    The waiting is the hardest part of this; the surgical day will come and go and you will be closer to recovery and getting on with your life.Take good care of yourself; allow others to support and pamper you. Keep friends and family close and keep looking forward to your goal of dancing with NED.
    Sending good thoughts and healing vibes.
    Hugs, K
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #10
    You are in my thoughts and
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Many of us have had the surgery and it is doable--not a walk in the park, but definitely doable. I know you will be fine!
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  • shaggy420
    shaggy420 CSN Member Posts: 28
    #11
    CypressCynthia said:

    You are in my thoughts and
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Many of us have had the surgery and it is doable--not a walk in the park, but definitely doable. I know you will be fine!

    Well I know what you are
    Well I know what you are feeling I am going for surgery on Thursday 5/10/10,- I am having a bi-lateral mastecomy with expanders put in, and the wait was the worst for me. I go see the physical therapist tmr and I am glad that I have my husband and mom here with me to go through all this with me. Plus the understanding of my children has helped out alot. But I have kept GOD first and that seems to help keep me in line. I just know that I will get through this and that this is only a test of my faith and my strength. So I know you will be ok also, just look to GOD when you get down and keep telling yourself this is only going to make you stronger. Now don't get me wrong we are allowed to have our moments to cry and scream but once we do then we can pick ourself back up and move on. I am showing my family that I am the strong woman that GOD has made me into. And you can too.

    Good luck and stay strong. There are alot of wonderful women here to turn to. I have found that out myself.

    Brenda
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  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr CSN Member Posts: 402
    #12
    Jean -
    It is certainly understandable that you are tired of waiting and scared. But you have already been through so much and you made it through - you will make it through this, too! Best wishes for an easy and speedy recovery!

    Chris
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #13
    KathiM said:

    I'm sending strong vibes!!!!
    That everything will be fine!!!

    Please keep us posted.

    Hugs, Kathi

    Wishing you good luck with
    Wishing you good luck with your surgery on Monday!

    Hugs, Debby
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #14
    ms.sunshine said:

    Stay positive, and remember
    Stay positive, and remember this too shall pass. Allow others to wait and pamper you. The actual surgery wasn't as bad as the waiting for me. I kept telling myself if I gave birth to my children then I can handle this, and you can too.
    The best to you

    This is one more thing you
    This is one more thing you are doing to fight the beast! Good luck to you and praying for a quick recovery!
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #15
    KathiM said:

    I'm sending strong vibes!!!!
    That everything will be fine!!!

    Please keep us posted.

    Hugs, Kathi

    Wishing you good luck Jean!

    Wishing you good luck Jean!
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer CSN Member Posts: 1,184
    #16
    Sending prayers to you and
    Sending prayers to you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Waiting is the worst I am still waiting.
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #17
    SamuraiMom said:

    It's going to be okay.
    Hi Jean,

    I had my bilateral mastectomy on 9-9-09 and I know the anticipation is heavy. What you're going through stinks but I can tell you from experience you will be okay. Just be patient with the recovery process and take it slowly.
    I documented my entire surgery up to my current state on my website if you'd like to see my photos and story that goes along with it if it will help you at all.(www.mymastectomyonline.com) It gives tips on hospital stay and recovery too that may help you under the Survivor Tips tab.
    But sometimes ignorance is bliss. :)
    My heart and deepest thoughts and hopes go out to you my invisible sister!!
    Take a deep breath (and a few Xanax if they help ;))and you'll be one step closer to the next.
    XXOO,
    SamuraiMom

    I will be praying for a
    I will be praying for a successful surgery for you and a super fast recovery!


    Sue :)
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  • Katz77
    Katz77 CSN Member Posts: 598
    #18
    wishing you a speedy recovery
    Prayers and positive energy heading your way. Fight like a woman! Keep us updated when your up to it. Theres nothing wrong with pain pills! lol Drink lots of fluids. Hugs
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #19
    KathiM said:

    I'm sending strong vibes!!!!
    That everything will be fine!!!

    Please keep us posted.

    Hugs, Kathi

    Sending you prayers that
    Sending you prayers that your surgery will be fine!

    Hugs, Leeza
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #20
    SamuraiMom said:

    It's going to be okay.
    Hi Jean,

    I had my bilateral mastectomy on 9-9-09 and I know the anticipation is heavy. What you're going through stinks but I can tell you from experience you will be okay. Just be patient with the recovery process and take it slowly.
    I documented my entire surgery up to my current state on my website if you'd like to see my photos and story that goes along with it if it will help you at all.(www.mymastectomyonline.com) It gives tips on hospital stay and recovery too that may help you under the Survivor Tips tab.
    But sometimes ignorance is bliss. :)
    My heart and deepest thoughts and hopes go out to you my invisible sister!!
    Take a deep breath (and a few Xanax if they help ;))and you'll be one step closer to the next.
    XXOO,
    SamuraiMom

    You have a very informative
    You have a very informative and nice site SamuraiMom.
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #21
    shaggy420 said:

    Well I know what you are
    Well I know what you are feeling I am going for surgery on Thursday 5/10/10,- I am having a bi-lateral mastecomy with expanders put in, and the wait was the worst for me. I go see the physical therapist tmr and I am glad that I have my husband and mom here with me to go through all this with me. Plus the understanding of my children has helped out alot. But I have kept GOD first and that seems to help keep me in line. I just know that I will get through this and that this is only a test of my faith and my strength. So I know you will be ok also, just look to GOD when you get down and keep telling yourself this is only going to make you stronger. Now don't get me wrong we are allowed to have our moments to cry and scream but once we do then we can pick ourself back up and move on. I am showing my family that I am the strong woman that GOD has made me into. And you can too.

    Good luck and stay strong. There are alot of wonderful women here to turn to. I have found that out myself.

    Brenda

    Good luck to you too Brenda
    Good luck to you too Brenda on your surgery! Praying for you!

    Sue :)
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