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surgery scheduled - send those prayers my way, please!

heidijez
heidijez CSN Member Posts: 441
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
mastectomy scheduled for september 15 - appt. with plastic surgeon tomorrow (although i know i can't have immediate reconstruction). pre-op tests on friday afternoon along with teaching class about the mastectomy. i will have my mom and sister with me for the next two days- first time since my cancer journey started that i won't have to go to a scary appointment alone! will be myself again on saturday - hopefully will find someone from my church willing to take me to the hospital and also to bring me home! been away from the computer since last friday and have so missed reading this board - your ladies (and few gents) give me hope and strength!
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
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    Heidi
    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you visit with ps, prepare for surgery and what lies ahead. Just keep coming here for encouragement and a whole lot of information from those who have walked this path before us.
    {{hugs}} Char
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  • canjuncutie
    canjuncutie CSN Member Posts: 131
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    i wish you the best of luck
    I had my mastectomy august 18 of this year. I be praying for you. You can make it thru this. I just starting the journey of founding out what is next for me in this battle. Which I will beat .
    Paula
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  • aisling8
    aisling8 CSN Member Posts: 1,627 Member
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    canjuncutie said:

    i wish you the best of luck
    I had my mastectomy august 18 of this year. I be praying for you. You can make it thru this. I just starting the journey of founding out what is next for me in this battle. Which I will beat .
    Paula

    Sending good thoughts
    and prayers your way. I hope things go as uneventfully as possible.

    xo
    Victoria
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
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    Hi Heidi,
    Glad to hear that your mom and sister are coming to go with you to your appointments. I wished that they could stay longer for your surgery and recovery. I think you should really have someone there with you and wished that you were closer. I would be right there for your sister. If no one can stay with you, hopefully some friends from church can come and check on you and bring dinner. Sending positive thoughts, prayers and hugs your way, my friend. Hugs, Jean
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  • webbwife50
    webbwife50 CSN Member Posts: 394
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    Hi
    You sound pretty good considering. I went through bilat mast a little over a year ago, with delayed reconstruction. For me going back and doing recon later was the best decision and I'm very happy I did it that way. I had my recon (Tram-flap) last december and I'm very happy with the results. What you going through now is the hardest part, I think because it is so very personal. Anyway, I wish you all the best result and will keep you in my thought and prayer, especially on the 15th.

    I would line up a little more help than it sound like you have. Don't try and be a super-hero.

    God Bless!!
    Alison
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  • SDickerson
    SDickerson CSN Member Posts: 44
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    Prayers
    I will be praying for you. Glad that you will someone with you. My mother was/is with me for every appointment know matter how long and although I don't like how she ask soooo many questions, I really am glad she is with me.

    God Bless!!
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  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr CSN Member Posts: 402
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    Heidi -
    I am so happy that you will have family with you for these important visits. I really hope the surgery will go well for you - you know we will all be with you!

    Chris
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  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 CSN Member Posts: 806
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    Sending thought and prayers
    your way. I'm glad to hear you'll have family with you for some of the scary times. Remember we're all with you during all the scary times.

    marge
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
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    glad you have family with you
    Glad to hear your Mom and Sister will be with you for the appointments. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for your surgery. This board has given me support and encouragement as I have been on my journey and I know you will find the same. Please keep us updated on
    what is happening with you. We are all here for you! Hugs.........
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  • Third_Generation
    Third_Generation CSN Member Posts: 121
    #11
    mwallace1325 said:

    Sending thought and prayers
    your way. I'm glad to hear you'll have family with you for some of the scary times. Remember we're all with you during all the scary times.

    marge

    Thoughts and prayers on
    Thoughts and prayers on their way!
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  • sal314
    sal314 CSN Member Posts: 599 Member
    #12
    Thoughts and Prayers
    being sent your way! I know it's scary, but you can do it! Just remember, God is with you every step of the way...comforting and lavishing his love on you through every moment of your journey!!

    Blessings,
    Sally
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer CSN Member Posts: 1,184
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    Oh Heidi, My heart breaks
    Oh Heidi, My heart breaks for you. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I will be praying double time on the 15Th for you. We are not there in body but remember we are all there in spirit and thought. Wish I could give you a big HUG. Please take care.Kay
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  • KayNYC
    KayNYC CSN Member Posts: 495 Member
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    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
    So glad that you have the support of your family right now. I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery.
    Hugs,K
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #15
    KayNYC said:

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
    So glad that you have the support of your family right now. I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery.
    Hugs,K

    Heidi--positive energy and thoughts coming your way
    I'm sending my prayers to you as you continue your journey.

    Hugs, Renee
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  • Aortus
    Aortus CSN Member Posts: 967
    #16
    Hoping and praying for all the best...
    ...and assuming that it will all, in fact, work out for the best. We Polacks are a tough breed, Heidi!

    Joe and Moopy (who is not a Polack herself but did the next best thing by marrying one)
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #17
    Prayers Still Coming!
    Heidi, I'm sending you positive thoughts and keeping you in my prayers. So glad your mom and sister are with you now. You are very brave, handling all this on your own without complaint. Church members surely will be there for you. Remember, though, that the ACS has resources for you, too. Other ladies here have benefited from different ACS programs. So don't hesitate to ask.

    Thinking of you,

    Moopy
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  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle CSN Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #18
    Best of luck to you Heidi :)
    Best of luck to you Heidi :) I hope you can get someone to come check in on you after your surgery, it's kind of a rough one...you hang in there, you're going to do great.
    *hugs*
    Heather
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  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 CSN Member Posts: 1,138
    #19
    Heatherbelle said:

    Best of luck to you Heidi :)
    Best of luck to you Heidi :) I hope you can get someone to come check in on you after your surgery, it's kind of a rough one...you hang in there, you're going to do great.
    *hugs*
    Heather

    Prayers
    Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
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  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey CSN Member Posts: 597 Member
    #20
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    Prayers
    Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice

    surgery
    Best wishes and God bless!
    Marsha
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #21
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    surgery
    Best wishes and God bless!
    Marsha

    Heidi -- sending your positive prayers and thoughts ...pillows
    lots of varied sizes of pillows will help you rest, and sleep on your back. Also, cups, plates at arm level - you may unable to reach up for a few days ...

    Strength and Courage:


    Vicki Sam
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