Surgery is Scheduled

TexasCharlie
TexasCharlie Member Posts: 76
in Breast Cancer #1

   I have been scheduled for surgery on the 21st. All chemo is done for now. They will do a mastectomy and a lymphectomy on the right side. The surgeon said the lymphectomy is for insurance. The cancer was barely detectable in the lymph nodes and it is gone now, however, they are coming out just to be sure. She also wanted to do the left breast but all things considered, I said no, let's just do the cancerous side and considering what an anomoly this was, the left side should be O.K. and she was cool with that.

  My surgeon and oncologist are just the greatest and I feel so blessed to have them on my team. They are both women and that made a world of difference to me. I must admit, I was apprehensive about having women doctors but I am converted now.

 

  My cancer was classified as stage IV because it had penetrated the nipple and caused bleeding and an open sore that would not heal. That sore is all healed and the lump is about 1/3 the size it was before chemo started. I have faith in my Lord and my physicians who I feel are guided by His hand that the beast in me will be conquered.

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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #2
    So, Charlie

    Have you heard about the pink bus? It is headed your way with a bunch of rowdy women - and a fella or two - to support you.

     

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #3
    sbmly53 said:

    So, Charlie

    Have you heard about the pink bus? It is headed your way with a bunch of rowdy women - and a fella or two - to support you.

     

    Good luck with your

    Good luck with your surgery.

     

  • salls41
    salls41 Member Posts: 340
    #4
    Prayers

    Keeping you in my prayers Charlie.. glad chemo gave you good results!! I will be on the bus!

    Sandy

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #5
    On the 21st

    Dear Charlie,

    You can count me in sending positive thoughts to you on the 21st that your surgery will go smoothly and recovery will be quick and uneventful.  It will be spring and time of renewal of life probably more so in Texas than in my part of New England.  I know that mother nature knows it's spring even when it snows and old man winter is trying to dig in his heals.  He will loose.   That is a good date for surgery, one more step forward in this journey no one ever wants to go on.

    Your teams sounds great and that is a big plus too.

    Take care,

    Doris

  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #6
    Oh yea Charlie!!  Chemo is

    Oh yea Charlie!!  Chemo is done, that is a huge milestone!!  Congratulations on that huge accomplishment!

    As you've said...on to the next step.  I'm glad you are so happy with your docs...it makes surgery much easier.  And I think, purely my own theory, that we heal better and faster when we have faith in our docs. 

    I wish for you no surprises in surgery and a smooth speedy recovery.  I will be on the pink bus cheering for you and your docs.

    Hugs,

    Linda

     

  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #7
    Weellll Charlie

    This calls first for a celebration of the pink crazy kind - CHEMO DAYS ARE OVER Uuuuuho Yeah

    I am so happy for you. So glad you have a good medical team, it makes all the difference going through this experience.

    And now Ladies and Gents, we are boarding for the pink bus!!! Please have your hopes and good vibes ready and be

    prepared to hold his hand. Charlie, the 21st will be our wildest ride yet, are you ready for us?

     

    Ayse

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #8
    IF YOU book tghe pink bus,

    IF YOU book tghe pink bus, May I ride along!

     

    Thinking of you...

     

    Denise

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #9
    IF YOU book tghe pink bus,

    IF YOU book tghe pink bus, May I ride along!

     

    Thinking of you...

     

    Denise

  • telecomjd
    telecomjd Member Posts: 66
    #10
    On Board!

    Definitely boarding the pink bus for this one.  Go, Charlie, go!

  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #11
    Optimistic!

    Will be hoping for the best possible outcome for you on the 21st. So far, so good.

    Kind regards, Susan

  • gagee
    gagee Member Posts: 332
    #12
    My Prayers are with You...

    and hope all goes well. Good luck. You will have many on the bus with tons of faith and strength for you to draw from.  Diana

  • TexasCharlie
    TexasCharlie Member Posts: 76
    #13
    I am Sooooooo ready for this.

    I am Sooooooo ready for this. This is the culmination of what I have been waiting for, the total removal of the beast. I can use all the support Y'all can give.

    Thank You ever so much

    Charlie

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #14
    TexasCharlie said:

    I am Sooooooo ready for this.

    I am Sooooooo ready for this. This is the culmination of what I have been waiting for, the total removal of the beast. I can use all the support Y'all can give.

    Thank You ever so much

    Charlie

    It's like you on top of the large mountain ----

    your climb up the mountain has been hindered by debris, dangerous animals, rocks, mudslides and wild wicked weather --   You've made it!!!   You've Survived! All you can see the trail to you 'NEW NORMAL' below -- it is overwhelming.  You just want to jump on that mountain bike and get down the mountain as fast as you can --  take a few minutes to appreciate all that you've accomplished -- over these past few months.  You endured drugs, appointments, tests, scans, multiple Specialists .. YOU DID IT!  Job well done, my dear Brother in PINK.

    I am empathetic to your sorrows, and fears.

    Take a few moments and appreciate YOURSELF .

    Gentle hugs, My brother in PINK.

    Vicki Sam

  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #15
    Good luck with your surgery,

    Good luck with your surgery, I will be on the bus with you.

    Speeding you way.

    Kay,

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #16
    TexasCharlie said:

    I am Sooooooo ready for this.

    I am Sooooooo ready for this. This is the culmination of what I have been waiting for, the total removal of the beast. I can use all the support Y'all can give.

    Thank You ever so much

    Charlie

    Wishing you good luck with

    Wishing you good luck with your surgery Charlie on the 21st!

  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #17
    TexasCharlie said:

    I am Sooooooo ready for this.

    I am Sooooooo ready for this. This is the culmination of what I have been waiting for, the total removal of the beast. I can use all the support Y'all can give.

    Thank You ever so much

    Charlie

    YOU got it Charlie

    We are drumming up all the pink sisters and brothers for Charlie's wild ride. Who's on board?

    Let's give him a ride to remember. 

    Charlie, counting down the days with you and waiting for that post, that goes

    something like - aaaah home sweet home, recovering on my couch that was some ride.

     

    Hugs,

    Ayse

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #18
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Good luck with your surgery,

    Good luck with your surgery, I will be on the bus with you.

    Speeding you way.

    Kay,

    Charlie ...

    Our Pink Support Bus .. is gassed up and ready to go!!   Bringing my pink driving gloves, and appletinis. 

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #19
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Good luck with your surgery,

    Good luck with your surgery, I will be on the bus with you.

    Speeding you way.

    Kay,

    Charlie ...

    double post ...  sorryUndecided

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #20
    disneyfan2008 said:

    IF YOU book tghe pink bus,

    IF YOU book tghe pink bus, May I ride along!

     

    Thinking of you...

     

    Denise

    Wishing you a successful

    Wishing you a successful surgery with a quick recovery!

    Sue :)

  • mommaellen
    mommaellen Member Posts: 195
    #21
    Charlie

    I will be on the bus.  Sending prayers to you.

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