Surgery tomorrow

ritazimm
ritazimm Member Posts: 171
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I have the best plastic surgeon in the world doing my DIEP flap surgery in the morning. I was quite nervous this morning, until I saw him in the office. He is such an amazing person as well as an excellent doctor so he was able to put me at ease in a matter of minutes. Surgery will take about 7-8 hours so it will be a long day for my family. I always feel bad for them since I'm sleeping and completely unaware of the time it takes. It is stressful for the loved ones to sit and wait for news.

I'm sure I will be very out of it on Wednesday yet, but hopefully Thursday I may be up to writing a little. Here is the address to my blog if anyone cares to watch for information. http://ritatherapyjournal.blogspot.com/

I'll get my daughter or husband to put something on there when I am out of surgery. (Don't expect too much....she didn't write much when I had my mastectomy so I doubt she will write much tomorrow either.)

You all have a great week and You are all in my prayers!
God bless,
Rita
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  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #2
    God Bless and Good Luck!
    Rita, I know everything is going to work just as the surgeon described, but Moopy and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers anyway.

    Joe
  • lolad
    lolad Member Posts: 670
    #3
    Good luck
    tomorrow. I know you will do just fine. Take care and take it easy. Let us know how you are as soon as you are up to it.

    laura
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #4
    Rita .. Good luck and you're in my prayers
    Sounds like you have a wonderful and competent plastic surgeon. Once we are diagnosised with breast cancer, our lives get complexed. Our immediate support team understands this, and travel the distant with us.

    Hugs and prayers,

    VickiSam
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #5
    Hey Rita
    Just wanted to tell you I will keep you in my prayers. Your the one having the surgery and your worried about your family waiting! You are so sweet. They will be fine and so will you! ♥ Pammy
  • ritazimm
    ritazimm Member Posts: 171
    #6
    Thanks
    Thanks everyone. I still have to pack my bag for the hospital but then I think I'm ready. knowing that I won't be able to lift more than 5 pounds or do anything for 6 weeks gave me a LONG list of things to get done prior to surgery. Thankfully, I think I have crossed them all off of my list so hopefully I will be able to sleep well tonight.

    Talk to you in a few days.
    Rita
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #7
    ritazimm said:

    Thanks
    Thanks everyone. I still have to pack my bag for the hospital but then I think I'm ready. knowing that I won't be able to lift more than 5 pounds or do anything for 6 weeks gave me a LONG list of things to get done prior to surgery. Thankfully, I think I have crossed them all off of my list so hopefully I will be able to sleep well tonight.

    Talk to you in a few days.
    Rita

    Good luck tomorrow
    Rita,
    Good luck.
  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom Member Posts: 396 Member
    #8
    New Flower said:

    Good luck tomorrow
    Rita,
    Good luck.

    Good Luck
    Rita,
    Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. I'm glad you like your surgeon. Love Surf
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #9
    Good luck.

    Good luck.
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #10
    Best wishes to you, Rita
    Will be sending good thoughts your way tomorrow - hoping the surgery is successful, without complications.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #11
    Christmas Girl said:

    Best wishes to you, Rita
    Will be sending good thoughts your way tomorrow - hoping the surgery is successful, without complications.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Rita
    Rita-good luck with your surgery today.
    Good vibes coming your way for a speedy recovery.

    Margo
  • Reikigemgirl
    Reikigemgirl Member Posts: 278
    #12
    My thoughts and prayers.....
    are with you. Keep us posted!!

    Love and Light,
    Vicki
  • mberg
    mberg Member Posts: 62
    #13
    good luck
    Best of luck with your surgery!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #14
    Good luck
    Best of luck on your surgery!!
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #15
    Today...
    Thinking of you today! Best wishes. ♥♥♥Lynn♥♥♥
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143
    #16
    surgery today
    Thinking of you today, Rita. Come back on when you can. We're here for you.

    Mimi
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #17
    mimivac said:

    surgery today
    Thinking of you today, Rita. Come back on when you can. We're here for you.

    Mimi

    Sending you lots of prayers
    Sending you lots of prayers for your surgery today! Good luck!

    Leeza
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #18
    Thanks so much for letting
    Thanks so much for letting us know~ how wonderful that you have such a fantasic plastic surgeon! It is so important to feel confident and comfortable; knowing you are literally in great hands! I know SOMEONE will eventually let us know how you are! ((((HUGS))))

    Chen♥
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #19
    best of luck
    Best of luck to you tomorrow. Sounds like you are in good hands and your family will be there for additional support. God bless you.
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #20
    Bella Luna said:

    best of luck
    Best of luck to you tomorrow. Sounds like you are in good hands and your family will be there for additional support. God bless you.

    Sorry this is late. But,
    Sorry this is late. But, good luck today! I am sending you lots of good and postive thoughts and prayers!

    ☺♥ Noel ♥☺
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #21
    Rita
    knowing you are in surgery right now, I also know you are in the best hands possible. Take care and let us know as soon as you are able. My hubby did an admirable job (I think) of keeping everyone up to date, so if he can, anyone can. Just a short note is all we need.
    thanks for letting us know, and good luck with the surgery
    =^..^=

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