Surgery Tuesday
I'll have one breast reduced to match the other one, and I plan to have nipples done, so it's minor compared to many of the other surgeries that I've had over the years. But, it's the first time that it's been a cosmetic surgery, and one that I have chosen to have done, rather than a medical necessity. I'm not the superstitious type, but I think that I am more concerned about something going wrong since this surgery is not a 'must do'. I'd appreciate your prayers and good thoughts.
Joyce
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wishing you well~missgogo said:Good Luck
Good luck on Tues. Love and Prayers sending your way. I am to faceing surgery that day also. My Cancer came back so they have to clean my scar up.
~Joyce I have been down a similar road. I had 5 surgeries over 3 1/2 years. And reconstruction was the last 3. I am happy and pleased, and I did as the doctor instructed and all came out well, very well. Cosmetically speaking, it is about us being pleased with our new bodies~kind of. It is an adjustment for sure. I will be thinking of you and praying for you as tuesday approaches and you get home to heal. I always stock the cupboards and fridge with the goodies that i love, and are easy to prepare~plus bought new jammies and slippers for my recovery. Fresh sheets on the bed, and I was ready for it all.
Melanie0 -
Good luck, will be thinkingGreeneyedGirl said:wishing you well~
~Joyce I have been down a similar road. I had 5 surgeries over 3 1/2 years. And reconstruction was the last 3. I am happy and pleased, and I did as the doctor instructed and all came out well, very well. Cosmetically speaking, it is about us being pleased with our new bodies~kind of. It is an adjustment for sure. I will be thinking of you and praying for you as tuesday approaches and you get home to heal. I always stock the cupboards and fridge with the goodies that i love, and are easy to prepare~plus bought new jammies and slippers for my recovery. Fresh sheets on the bed, and I was ready for it all.
Melanie
Good luck, will be thinking of you. hugs0 -
Best wishes to you, Joyce
With sincere hopes that all will go well.
And, yes, that as 2009 nears its end - 2010 will be a much better year for you.
Kind regards,
Susan0 -
Joyce
Sending you positive thoughts for your upcoming surgery.
I'm sure you will do fine, and can start looking forward to a surgery-free future!
Take care,
Cindy0 -
Hi- I had the DIEP in Jan
Hi- I had the DIEP in Jan 2009 and have had 4 surgeries since (just had another one 2 weeks ago), it may seem that it is "cosmetic" but in reality it is reconstrucion after a mastectomy. (I waited 7 years to have it done) Everyone has different experiences so some only need one or two surgeries, but in my case due to healing issues etc. my "new breast" required more surgeries. Yes it is a choice to have the surgery, but it wasn't a choice to have the mastectomy. It was very hard to go 7 years with only one breast so even though some may say it was cosmetic, I don't feel that it was, after all the 1998 Womens Health and Cancer Rights Act requires Insurance to pay for reconstruction. I am happy for you that you are doing this, it will make all the difference in the world. I will say lots of prayers for you and if you want to chat "off" line about the surgery let me know. Karen0 -
Wishing you good luck withkaren0423 said:Hi- I had the DIEP in Jan
Hi- I had the DIEP in Jan 2009 and have had 4 surgeries since (just had another one 2 weeks ago), it may seem that it is "cosmetic" but in reality it is reconstrucion after a mastectomy. (I waited 7 years to have it done) Everyone has different experiences so some only need one or two surgeries, but in my case due to healing issues etc. my "new breast" required more surgeries. Yes it is a choice to have the surgery, but it wasn't a choice to have the mastectomy. It was very hard to go 7 years with only one breast so even though some may say it was cosmetic, I don't feel that it was, after all the 1998 Womens Health and Cancer Rights Act requires Insurance to pay for reconstruction. I am happy for you that you are doing this, it will make all the difference in the world. I will say lots of prayers for you and if you want to chat "off" line about the surgery let me know. Karen
Wishing you good luck with your surgery!
Megan0 -
Best of luckMegan M said:Wishing you good luck with
Wishing you good luck with your surgery!
Megan
Best of luck Tuesday.
We will all be there holding your hand in spirit.
Margo0 -
Good Luck with your surgery
Good Luck with your surgery Joyce! You will do great....I am sending you prayers and happy thoughts right now!
Mandi0 -
Thank you everyone for yourAmandaMarie29 said:Good Luck with your surgery
Good Luck with your surgery Joyce! You will do great....I am sending you prayers and happy thoughts right now!
Mandi
Thank you everyone for your well wishes and prayers. I'm really looking forward to having this done.
I did want to clarify: I had the DIEP reconstruction done in April and I am very happy with the results except my reconstructed breast on the good side is quite a bit larger than the one on the side where I had received radiation. My plastic surgeon is awesome: the surgery for both breasts was only 7 or 8 hours, despite the fact that there was a complication during the surgery because radiation had affected the blood supply to the breast area. I think that it is very common that this is the only surgery that this doctor performs, and the nipples are then done in his office. It seems that my case is more the exception, that there is an additional surgery post-DIEP. I've been so fortunate to have this doctor in my backyard (his office is 10 minutes from my house).
Joyce0 -
Sending you Lots of Luck!Christmas Girl said:Best wishes to you, Joyce
With sincere hopes that all will go well.
And, yes, that as 2009 nears its end - 2010 will be a much better year for you.
Kind regards,
Susan
Good luck Joyce! Post when you can to let us know how you are doing.
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I say, re-direct your
I say, re-direct your thinking!! This surgery is definately a "must do"~ you must do it for your peace of mind, your mental health, your re-gaining of control, your being as physically beautiful outside as in, and you must do it so that 2010 will be the milestone marker of long,long, long, healthy life after cancer!
Check in with us when you can!
Hugs,
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Thanks, Claudia. I neededchenheart said:I say, re-direct your
I say, re-direct your thinking!! This surgery is definately a "must do"~ you must do it for your peace of mind, your mental health, your re-gaining of control, your being as physically beautiful outside as in, and you must do it so that 2010 will be the milestone marker of long,long, long, healthy life after cancer!
Check in with us when you can!
Hugs,
Chen♥
Thanks, Claudia. I needed that reminder. I'm 57 and expecting to live at least 30 more years, and I wanted to get past the treatments in 2009, so I could start 2010 fresh.
Joyce0
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