"Angel Wings" being removed next Wed

cahjah75
cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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After RE is done with the pink bus maybe you could send it on over to me. I'll be having my "angel wings" removed from the sides of my body next Wednesday. I won't know the time until Tuesday afternoon between 3-5 pm. I'm a bit anxious but can't wait to have them removed so my arms will be able to lie next to my body. I was told no drains and I'll be bandaged. Hoping I heal quickly. I did heal very well after mastectomy surgery. I had my pre op physical on Monday and my pcp jokingly asked if I really wanted to get rid of "angel wings". YES! I have my pink sisters for support :D
Char
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  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    Wishing...
    You the very best and a speedy recovery....the bus will be full of us...don't worry! Even though you're having your wings removed, you won't lose your "Angel" status....

    Hugs to you Char,
    Nancy
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #3
    Even with those wings removed, Char
    you'll still be an angel. Wishing you the best of luck with your surgery. You're going to do great. And just think--you get to be that Victoria's Secret swimsuit model if you want! Nothing's holding you back now.

    Take good care, and we'll all be in there with you.

    Hugs, Renee
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #4
    We will be on that bus for
    We will be on that bus for the removal of your angel wings but you will still be one of our angels.
    Stef
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #5
    Those Angel Wings
    Hi Char,

    I never really knew just what to call that extra tissue on the sides of my body - I like "angel wings." 2 months ago I had my reconstruction surgery and had the surgeon remove the angel wings at that time. Every time I went to see him before the surgery I made sure he knew that their removal was a goal of mine. It required the incision to be longer than it would otherwise have been but that was OK with me. Now I have no more excess tissue under my arms by my rib cage AND my arms can lay flat against my side. Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

    IRENE
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    #6
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Those Angel Wings
    Hi Char,

    I never really knew just what to call that extra tissue on the sides of my body - I like "angel wings." 2 months ago I had my reconstruction surgery and had the surgeon remove the angel wings at that time. Every time I went to see him before the surgery I made sure he knew that their removal was a goal of mine. It required the incision to be longer than it would otherwise have been but that was OK with me. Now I have no more excess tissue under my arms by my rib cage AND my arms can lay flat against my side. Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

    IRENE

    I agree
    I agree - your are an angel, with or without your wings. Sounds like another party on the Pink bus, wouldn't dare think of missing it.

    Wishing you good luck and a quick recovery from your wing removal. You have my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Debi~
  • epark
    epark Member Posts: 339
    #7
    debi.18 said:

    I agree
    I agree - your are an angel, with or without your wings. Sounds like another party on the Pink bus, wouldn't dare think of missing it.

    Wishing you good luck and a quick recovery from your wing removal. You have my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Debi~

    God's Angel...
    your surgery WILL be successful....you know God has Angel on earth without wings and i think alot of us here are pink angels...take care, god bless and cant wait to jump on the bus with the rest of the sisters....
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #8
    epark said:

    God's Angel...
    your surgery WILL be successful....you know God has Angel on earth without wings and i think alot of us here are pink angels...take care, god bless and cant wait to jump on the bus with the rest of the sisters....

    I'm pray all goes wonderful!
    Rest and recover :D

    Blessings,

    Sylvia
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
    #9
    sea60 said:

    I'm pray all goes wonderful!
    Rest and recover :D

    Blessings,

    Sylvia

    Char - I'll be on that bus
    Char - I'll be on that bus next Wednesday with some angel
    food cake before your surgery! Prayers for a quick recovery.
    God bless.

    Teresa
  • cinnamonsmile
    cinnamonsmile Member Posts: 1,187 Member
    #10
    As a fellow winger, I will
    As a fellow winger, I will be on that bus. Please let us/me know what it entails, how it went, etc. Afer all the pain I am having with my mastectomy scar tissue and node dissection neuropathy, I am not sure I want anymore surgery there to get rid of mine. Wishing your surgeon top notch surgical skills!
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #11
    cinnamonsmile said:

    As a fellow winger, I will
    As a fellow winger, I will be on that bus. Please let us/me know what it entails, how it went, etc. Afer all the pain I am having with my mastectomy scar tissue and node dissection neuropathy, I am not sure I want anymore surgery there to get rid of mine. Wishing your surgeon top notch surgical skills!

    I've got my bus ticket
    Good luck on Monday, Char. I don't even know what "angel wings" are since I had a lumpectomy, but I sure can't wait to see the new hairdo!

    Suzanne
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #12
    Wishes that everything goes
    Wishes that everything goes well, Char. xoxoxo Lynn
  • sinee
    sinee Member Posts: 196 Member
    #13
    you still look
    like an Angel to me...keep up the good work my dear~
  • pinkpalette
    pinkpalette Member Posts: 112
    #14
    sinee said:

    you still look
    like an Angel to me...keep up the good work my dear~

    You can count on your pink sisters....
    We'll be there to support you every step. Wishing and praying for you to have a speedy recovery.

    hugs, pp
  • CAchick
    CAchick Member Posts: 277
    #15
    Sending support
    On the pink bus, and sending you good thoughts, prayers, and support,
    Sybil
  • CAchick
    CAchick Member Posts: 277
    #16
    Sending support
    On the pink bus, and sending you good thoughts, prayers, and support,
    Sybil
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #17
    CAchick said:

    Sending support
    On the pink bus, and sending you good thoughts, prayers, and support,
    Sybil

    Will be on the bus even if I'm not on the board
    Wishing you the best and praying for an easy recovery. Wings or no, you'll still be a pink angel.
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #18
    skipper54 said:

    Will be on the bus even if I'm not on the board
    Wishing you the best and praying for an easy recovery. Wings or no, you'll still be a pink angel.

    Char, You sure do have our
    Char, You sure do have our support, we're with you all the way! Post what time your surgery is Wed. We'll fill up the room surrounding you with love and hugs. You are truly one of the angels on this board.
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #19
    What my Oncologist said about ANGEL WINGS
    I had my quarterly visit with my oncologist today and showed him for the 1st time how my "angel wings" had been removed during my reconstruction surgery since my last visit. He said he had not heard that term before but he knew exactly what I meant. He thought it was a good way of describing the problem. Thanks for the new vocabulary, Char.

    IRENE
  • Pam5
    Pam5 Member Posts: 232
    #20
    Of course you'll still be an
    Of course you'll still be an angel! I'll be on the bus and keeping you in the Light.

    Hugs
    Pam
  • Pam5
    Pam5 Member Posts: 232
    #21
    Of course you'll still be an
    Of course you'll still be an angel! I'll be on the bus and keeping you in the Light.

    Hugs
    Pam

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