thanks to everyone

catowner
catowner Member Posts: 50
in Breast Cancer #1
Thank-you everyone for making me feel better about my up coming mastectomy (sept.14), This is a great place to talk about your worries, everyone really understands what one is going through. If I knew how to answer each person individually I would since you have all given me some great advice. You's have made me feel less anxious, however I am really dreading the drains, though I know I will get through it. I will keep in touch and thanks again! Debbie

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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #2
    Debbie, I am wishing you the
    Debbie, I am wishing you the best of luck on Sept. 14 for your surgery! You will do fine with the drains, just focus on your healing and ridding yourself of the beast!


    You stay in touch too!


    Hugs, Debby
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #3
    We will help you as much as we can. Just FYI, Reach To Recovery helped me a lot after my surgery. They gave me this little box with a soft prosthesis, a rope (to help me do gentle exercises), etc. The volunteer was very helpful in answering questions about breast forms and other practical tips. I think you need to get your physician to ok them coming?

    Reach To Recovery

    http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/reach-to-recovery
  • catowner
    catowner Member Posts: 50
    #4
    DebbyM said:

    Debbie, I am wishing you the
    Debbie, I am wishing you the best of luck on Sept. 14 for your surgery! You will do fine with the drains, just focus on your healing and ridding yourself of the beast!


    You stay in touch too!


    Hugs, Debby

    Good advice Debby, that's
    Good advice Debby, that's how I look at it:)
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #5
    Don't forget
    You are having a single mast. right? That way you can still sleep on your other side, and only have drains on that side. They weren't my favorite thing but they were manageable. Just be sure to get them closed after emptying!

    Come back to us with any questions, we'll all be waiting to hear how it went,

    Jennifer
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
    #6
    grams2jc said:

    Don't forget
    You are having a single mast. right? That way you can still sleep on your other side, and only have drains on that side. They weren't my favorite thing but they were manageable. Just be sure to get them closed after emptying!

    Come back to us with any questions, we'll all be waiting to hear how it went,

    Jennifer

    Debbie - good vibes coming
    Debbie - good vibes coming to you for Wednesday's
    surgery. Hoping everything goes very smoothly.

    Luv & hugs, Teresa
  • pinkpalette
    pinkpalette Member Posts: 112
    #7
    gami43 said:

    Debbie - good vibes coming
    Debbie - good vibes coming to you for Wednesday's
    surgery. Hoping everything goes very smoothly.

    Luv & hugs, Teresa

    I will be thinking of you on Wednesday...
    Debbie, I will be thinking of you on Wednesday and sending prayers that your procedure will go well and you will have a quick and easy recovery. Hoping to hear from you soon.

    gentle hugs,
    Debbie (pp)
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    pinkpalette said:

    I will be thinking of you on Wednesday...
    Debbie, I will be thinking of you on Wednesday and sending prayers that your procedure will go well and you will have a quick and easy recovery. Hoping to hear from you soon.

    gentle hugs,
    Debbie (pp)

    CC .. What an inspirational site .. Thank you for posting
    and bringing this information forward ....!!

    We will all be there in spirit holding your hand - Debbie, watching your surgical staff and making sure all in okay.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #9
    VickiSam said:

    CC .. What an inspirational site .. Thank you for posting
    and bringing this information forward ....!!

    We will all be there in spirit holding your hand - Debbie, watching your surgical staff and making sure all in okay.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    We're all there
    Vicki Sam is right. We'll be overseeing your doctors and staff and partying with you when you're up to it. The drains aren't too bad, just a pain. Make sure someone shows you how to "milk" them before they sent you home so they don't get clogged.

    {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and prayers!

    And don't be surprised if you see a big pink bus parked outside the hospital 'cause that's what we do. We'll try to keep the noise down though.
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #10
    grams2jc said:

    Don't forget
    You are having a single mast. right? That way you can still sleep on your other side, and only have drains on that side. They weren't my favorite thing but they were manageable. Just be sure to get them closed after emptying!

    Come back to us with any questions, we'll all be waiting to hear how it went,

    Jennifer

    Debbie, I am sending
    Debbie, I am sending positive thoughts, good luck and lots of prayers for you this week.


    Hugs, Megan
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #11
    You are very welcome Debbie,
    You are very welcome Debbie, You will do fine. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. We will all be right there with you on Wed. Let us know how you are doing and remember we are here for you all the way. Take care darlin see you Wed...Kay
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #12
    smalldoggroomer said:

    You are very welcome Debbie,
    You are very welcome Debbie, You will do fine. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. We will all be right there with you on Wed. Let us know how you are doing and remember we are here for you all the way. Take care darlin see you Wed...Kay

    Good luck Debbie!
    Good luck Debbie!
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    #13
    DianeBC said:

    Good luck Debbie!
    Good luck Debbie!

    Debbie,
    Well as I am typing this you must be home now resting up from your surgery. I hope all went well for you... Sending lots of pink love and support for a quick healing process.

    Hugs,
    Lorrie
  • jendrey
    jendrey Member Posts: 377
    #14
    butterflylvr said:

    Debbie,
    Well as I am typing this you must be home now resting up from your surgery. I hope all went well for you... Sending lots of pink love and support for a quick healing process.

    Hugs,
    Lorrie

    ...
    Sorry you have cause to be here, but glad you found us!

    How did your surgery go? When you're able to shower...what to do with the drain(s)? What I did was found a really long sash or tie from a blouse. I tied the ends together (making it a loop) then I safety pinned the drain to it. Worked out ok enough.

    Try not to use a red one though like I did - it took me a few seconds to realize it was just the dye/color running!!! ;)
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #15
    The drains
    Remember that the drains are only temporary. It is a necessary short lived challenge but you will do just fine.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #16
    laughs_a_lot said:

    The drains
    Remember that the drains are only temporary. It is a necessary short lived challenge but you will do just fine.

    Hoping your surgery went
    Hoping your surgery went well and that you are recovering nicely at home.


    Hugs, Kylez

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