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Surgery tomorrow
Thanks for listening.
Sandy
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Thank youcamul said:Sandy
Hoping for the best for you.My biggest worry would be waking up in time to get to the hospital, I am so not a morning person. Try to stay busy today so you don't have to think about it!
Prayers for a great outcome and a speedy recovery.
Carol
Carol, I do appreciate it! -
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Sandy, praying for acamul said:Sandy
Hoping for the best for you.My biggest worry would be waking up in time to get to the hospital, I am so not a morning person. Try to stay busy today so you don't have to think about it!
Prayers for a great outcome and a speedy recovery.
Carol
Sandy, praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
Sue
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Sandy, sending prayersksf56 said:Prayers for you Sandy!
I hope and pray everything goes well for you during your surgery and healing! Yikes - 5AM! Well, it's better to get it going early since you'll probably be awake anyway.
Hugs to you!
Karen
and tons of positive energy your way for a successful, uneventful surgery and quick, painless recovery.
Soon, you'll be waking up, and the healing will already have begun.
Hugs, Renee -
Prayers and positiveksf56 said:Prayers for you Sandy!
I hope and pray everything goes well for you during your surgery and healing! Yikes - 5AM! Well, it's better to get it going early since you'll probably be awake anyway.
Hugs to you!
Karen
Prayers and positive thoughts for you tomorrow Sandy!
Lex -
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Should be done and restingladyg said:Sandy
I will keep you in my thoughts and send you some positive energy for a quick recovery. 5 AM is early but we will all be there with you.
Hugs,
Georgia
Well it's a little after 2pm and you should be in recovery. Hopefully all went well and your report is on its way to the lab.
I pray this next 24hrs isn't too painful and you're able to focus on a new you. Also praying on a clear pathology report!!
Thinking and praying for you during this time,
Tony -
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Sandy .. Thinking and praying for you, and asdukowitz said:Sandy ... prayers from
Sandy ... prayers from Alaska heading your way keep us posted .... best wishes for a smooth recovery! Sue D.
speedy recovery...
Just wanted to add a few helpful tips:
take pain medication when necessary.
Multiple pillows in various, sizes help with sleeping on your back.Some fellow
bilateral Sisters in PINK, opted to sleep on a recylinder during recovery.
Make sure you know what to milk - those 'drains'.
Please have cups, saucers, plates at arm level - as well as re-arranging your fridge for more commonly used items at arm levels. Tide/Downy small container sizes - also at arm level. Reaching up and grabbing heavy items -- will tear your stitches, as well as hurt your arms. Muscles and tissue in breast, as well as arm areas will be cut,moved and sewn back together.
I tried to take a bath ..but hence could not pull myself out of the our spa tub, no muscles or strength in my arms after bilateral mastectomy.. I am not one to who likes
a sponge bath, to say the least. So I opted to shower ...My husband removed our shower head, and replaced it with a flex hose type so I could shower maneuvering the flex hose from waist down, as well as place shower water under my arms.
Lastly, please make sure you do your exercises as prescribed by Plastic Surgeon, and Physical Therapist.
Strength, Courage, Hope and Speedy recovery.
Vicki Sam -
Sandy .. Thinking and praying for you, and asdukowitz said:Sandy ... prayers from
Sandy ... prayers from Alaska heading your way keep us posted .... best wishes for a smooth recovery! Sue D.
speedy recovery...
Just wanted to add a few helpful tips:
take pain medication when necessary.
Multiple pillows in various, sizes help with sleeping on your back.Some fellow
bilateral Sisters in PINK, opted to sleep on a recylinder during recovery.
Make sure you know what to milk - those 'drains'.
Please have cups, saucers, plates at arm level - as well as re-arranging your fridge for more commonly used items at arm levels. Tide/Downy small container sizes - also at arm level. Reaching up and grabbing heavy items -- will tear your stitches, as well as hurt your arms. Muscles and tissue in breast, as well as arm areas will be cut,moved and sewn back together.
I tried to take a bath ..but hence could not pull myself out of the our spa tub, no muscles or strength in my arms after bilateral mastectomy.. I am not one to who likes
a sponge bath, to say the least. So I opted to shower ...My husband removed our shower head, and replaced it with a flex hose type so I could shower maneuvering the flex hose from waist down, as well as place shower water under my arms.
Lastly, please make sure you do your exercises as prescribed by Plastic Surgeon, and Physical Therapist.
Strength, Courage, Hope and Speedy recovery.
Vicki Sam -
Sandy .. Thinking and praying for you, and asdukowitz said:Sandy ... prayers from
Sandy ... prayers from Alaska heading your way keep us posted .... best wishes for a smooth recovery! Sue D.
speedy recovery...
Just wanted to add a few helpful tips:
take pain medication when necessary.
Multiple pillows in various, sizes help with sleeping on your back.Some fellow
bilateral Sisters in PINK, opted to sleep on a recylinder during recovery.
Make sure you know what to milk - those 'drains'.
Please have cups, saucers, plates at arm level - as well as re-arranging your fridge for more commonly used items at arm levels. Tide/Downy small container sizes - also at arm level. Reaching up and grabbing heavy items -- will tear your stitches, as well as hurt your arms. Muscles and tissue in breast, as well as arm areas will be cut,moved and sewn back together.
I tried to take a bath ..but hence could not pull myself out of the our spa tub, no muscles or strength in my arms after bilateral mastectomy.. I am not one to who likes
a sponge bath, to say the least. So I opted to shower ...My husband removed our shower head, and replaced it with a flex hose type so I could shower maneuvering the flex hose from waist down, as well as place shower water under my arms.
Lastly, please make sure you do your exercises as prescribed by Plastic Surgeon, and Physical Therapist.
Strength, Courage, Hope and Speedy recovery.
Vicki Sam -
Prayers and lots of hugs!VickiSam said:Sandy .. Thinking and praying for you, and a
speedy recovery...
Just wanted to add a few helpful tips:
take pain medication when necessary.
Multiple pillows in various, sizes help with sleeping on your back.Some fellow
bilateral Sisters in PINK, opted to sleep on a recylinder during recovery.
Make sure you know what to milk - those 'drains'.
Please have cups, saucers, plates at arm level - as well as re-arranging your fridge for more commonly used items at arm levels. Tide/Downy small container sizes - also at arm level. Reaching up and grabbing heavy items -- will tear your stitches, as well as hurt your arms. Muscles and tissue in breast, as well as arm areas will be cut,moved and sewn back together.
I tried to take a bath ..but hence could not pull myself out of the our spa tub, no muscles or strength in my arms after bilateral mastectomy.. I am not one to who likes
a sponge bath, to say the least. So I opted to shower ...My husband removed our shower head, and replaced it with a flex hose type so I could shower maneuvering the flex hose from waist down, as well as place shower water under my arms.
Lastly, please make sure you do your exercises as prescribed by Plastic Surgeon, and Physical Therapist.
Strength, Courage, Hope and Speedy recovery.
Vicki Sam
Prayers and lots of hugs! -
SandyVickiSam said:Sandy .. Thinking and praying for you, and a
speedy recovery...
Just wanted to add a few helpful tips:
take pain medication when necessary.
Multiple pillows in various, sizes help with sleeping on your back.Some fellow
bilateral Sisters in PINK, opted to sleep on a recylinder during recovery.
Make sure you know what to milk - those 'drains'.
Please have cups, saucers, plates at arm level - as well as re-arranging your fridge for more commonly used items at arm levels. Tide/Downy small container sizes - also at arm level. Reaching up and grabbing heavy items -- will tear your stitches, as well as hurt your arms. Muscles and tissue in breast, as well as arm areas will be cut,moved and sewn back together.
I tried to take a bath ..but hence could not pull myself out of the our spa tub, no muscles or strength in my arms after bilateral mastectomy.. I am not one to who likes
a sponge bath, to say the least. So I opted to shower ...My husband removed our shower head, and replaced it with a flex hose type so I could shower maneuvering the flex hose from waist down, as well as place shower water under my arms.
Lastly, please make sure you do your exercises as prescribed by Plastic Surgeon, and Physical Therapist.
Strength, Courage, Hope and Speedy recovery.
Vicki Sam
I'm assuming you are out of surgery by now - hope it well and you will have a quick recovery.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Hugs and positive thoughts coming your way!
Debi -
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