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Mastectomy tomorrow

LouisaP
LouisaP CSN Member Posts: 62
in Breast Cancer #1

Tomorrow morning is my surgery. I am having a RT mastectomy with expander inserted & reduction on the LT. I've had so much trouble deciding on what size I want to be. I'm a DDD now that's why I'm having the reduction. First I told Dr a large C. Then at my preop exam yesterday I told him a D. He seemed annoyed at me. Then he said well lets just make it bettween the 2. I said closer to D he said yeah but seemed distracted. So now I'm worried. I want to make sure I get a D. I'm overweight & also have broad shoulders. Usually a physician assistant comes in to check records & I was thinking of making sure he puts a note there for the plastic surgeon. I'm afraid I'll go too small & regret it. Anyway, it's kind of weird but I'm not really stressing or very nervous, maybe I will be in the am. I trust my surgeon. She's nice too. I got 3 of the same opinions but these were the best team. I've put off the surgery for months. So I can't wait any longer.

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    I'ts not too late to book the

    I'ts not too late to book the PINK BUS for some of us to ride along for moral support. I be the first one to board to bus!

     

    HUGS and pixie dust heading your way..

     

    Denise

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  • WISurvivor47
    WISurvivor47 CSN Member Posts: 1
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    Prayers For You

    Dear LouisaP,

     

    I will be praying for you tonight and tomorrow. Tonight: a good night's sleep without worries. Tomorrow: wisdom and skilled precision for all of the professionals treating you.

    Be Well. Love&Peace

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  • lintx
    lintx CSN Member Posts: 697
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    WISurvivor47 said:

    Prayers For You

    Dear LouisaP,

     

    I will be praying for you tonight and tomorrow. Tonight: a good night's sleep without worries. Tomorrow: wisdom and skilled precision for all of the professionals treating you.

    Be Well. Love&Peace

    Louisa

    I'll hop on board the pink bus with Denise!  We'll be waiting here for your great results.  Hugs, Linda

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  • Teach76
    Teach76 CSN Member Posts: 354 Member
    #5
    Prayers and good thoughts

    Louisa, you will be in my prayers this week.  

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  • bevaschia
    bevaschia CSN Member Posts: 53
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    I'll hop on the pink bus,

    I'll hop on the pink bus, too.  I'll have cream cheese, bagels and coffee for us all.  You will do great.  I believe the surgeon and anesthesiologist will come and talk to you before they take you into surgery.  They did for me.  That's when I learned I would get a bladder catheter, too.  You can express the desire for a D cup at that time, again. Please update us when you can so we know all is well.  Peace, prayers, and love to you. 

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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    bevaschia said:

    I'll hop on the pink bus,

    I'll hop on the pink bus, too.  I'll have cream cheese, bagels and coffee for us all.  You will do great.  I believe the surgeon and anesthesiologist will come and talk to you before they take you into surgery.  They did for me.  That's when I learned I would get a bladder catheter, too.  You can express the desire for a D cup at that time, again. Please update us when you can so we know all is well.  Peace, prayers, and love to you. 

    Thinking about you- sending positive thoughts

    your way ... I have walked this path -- and know the next few weeks will be most difficult... please check in with when time permits..

    Hoping you have help during this most difficult time.

    strength, courage and HOPE for a cure.

     Vicki Sam 

     

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