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Let's Hop On The Pink Bus For Mariam_11_09 For Her Surgery

Angie2U
Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
edited October 2011 in Breast Cancer #1
Mariam is having her final reconstruction today, her port removed and surgery to repair her stomach muscles.


So, let's board the pink bus to support her! I know I can count on the pink sisters to all show up for her!


Thanks,


Angie


p.s. Here is Mariam's post about her upcoming surgery incase you missed it. I thought I should repost it:
My final reconstruction, that is the nip and tuck, port removal and a recent addition of hernia surgery. Actually, it turns out not to be a tear in the stomach muscle but a seperation of the stomach muscles in the middle that they are going to sew back together. It is supposed to be a 6 hr surgery, significanly less than the 10 1/2 hrs for masectomy and DIEP flap I originally had and not meant to be as bad BUT I am feeling a little nervous about it.I can't help thinking back to the DIEP flap and what that felt like and that is making me nervous, that is the thought. Usually I am pretty calm and together and can empty my mind of those thoughts ........ but that's not happening right now.

Anyway thanks for reading. Just wanted to put this in words to a group who can understand.

On the upside I get symmetical and perkier breasts (can't wait to go buy lacy bras), the hernia bulge corrected and 2 weeks of NO work, lying on my back, watching TV and eating bonbons with my 12 year old waiting on me and friends dropping by ........ huge contrast to my typical days:) Hmmm... I like this thought better.

much love to you all.
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  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez CSN Member Posts: 332
    #2
    All aboard! I have Timbits.
    All aboard! I have Timbits. No kazoo this time.

    Best wishes to you Mariam.
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    JuJuBeez said:

    All aboard! I have Timbits.
    All aboard! I have Timbits. No kazoo this time.

    Best wishes to you Mariam.

    Mariam
    We are all with you today, holding your hand and comforting you thru your surgery's.


    Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers.


    Sue :)
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #4
    JuJuBeez said:

    All aboard! I have Timbits.
    All aboard! I have Timbits. No kazoo this time.

    Best wishes to you Mariam.

    I am wishing you a
    I am wishing you a successful surgery today Mariam and a quick recovery!


    Hugs, Jan
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #5
    JuJuBeez said:

    All aboard! I have Timbits.
    All aboard! I have Timbits. No kazoo this time.

    Best wishes to you Mariam.

    Sorry
    double post
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #6
    survivorbc09 said:

    Sorry
    double post

    Praying for you today
    Praying for you today Mariam.


    Hugs, Debby
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #7
    DebbyM said:

    Praying for you today
    Praying for you today Mariam.


    Hugs, Debby

    Hoping your surgery is over
    Hoping your surgery is over by now and that you are resting comfortably. Post an update when you are feeling like it.


    Hugs, Lex
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  • natly15
    natly15 CSN Member Posts: 1,941
    #8
    Please count me in. Praying
    Please count me in. Praying you do well - and hoping for a speedy recovery.
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  • skipper54
    skipper54 CSN Member Posts: 936 Member
    #9
    natly15 said:

    Please count me in. Praying
    Please count me in. Praying you do well - and hoping for a speedy recovery.

    Count me in!
    I've got those special rubber bands and I'm sending prayers.
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #10
    I'm on the bus and thinking
    I'm on the bus and thinking of you. Hope all is going well. xoxoxox Lynn
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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 CSN Member Posts: 1,522
    #11
    Mariam,
    Keep concentrating on 'Perky' and lacy bras and bon bons...

    Sue
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #12
    sbmly53 said:

    Mariam,
    Keep concentrating on 'Perky' and lacy bras and bon bons...

    Sue

    I'll be driving .... We must limit our alcohol
    consumption this time ---! Chocolate and bon-bon's are on our menu.

    Mariam -- Best of luck, dear Sister. I pray for a rapid recovery, along with beautiful results.

    Strength, Courage and Hope for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
    #13
    skipper54 said:

    Count me in!
    I've got those special rubber bands and I'm sending prayers.

    Hoping and praying that all
    Hoping and praying that all went well with your surgery.
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  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 CSN Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #14
    VickiSam said:

    I'll be driving .... We must limit our alcohol
    consumption this time ---! Chocolate and bon-bon's are on our menu.

    Mariam -- Best of luck, dear Sister. I pray for a rapid recovery, along with beautiful results.

    Strength, Courage and Hope for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    Pick me up!
    Vicki Sam, glad
    Pick me up!
    Vicki Sam, glad your driving and limiting the alcohol :) I don't feel like cooking this week so if it's okay, I want to sit back and enjoy the ride this time. Had a weird week:(
    Mariam, all my best for a speedy recovery and we'll be there cheering you on.
    Hugs,
    Wanda
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