See Surgeon Tomorrow

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RE
RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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I go tomorrow to see my surgeon tomorrow late afternoon (14 days post surgery) to hopefully have the stitches out and get my first chance to see the skin graft and new nipple. I am hoping the graft has taken and that all is well. I have no idea how many stitches there are, just eyeballing it it looks like LOTS! Will update you all tomorrow.

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  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
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    Good luck tomorrow! You will
    Good luck tomorrow! You will be in my thoughts.

    Be Well,
    Dianne
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
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    I hope all goes well today,
    I hope all goes well today, and that you are happy with the results!

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    Many stitches is a good
    Many stitches is a good thing, in my opinion, because it may less scarring later. Skin is better approximated. I hope you are thrilled with results, but also remember that what you see tomorrow will not be what you see in a couple of months--you will continue to heal for some time. You are in my prayers and I will be there holding your hand tomorrow--don't ever doubt it :-)
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    CypressCynthia said:

    Many stitches is a good
    Many stitches is a good thing, in my opinion, because it may less scarring later. Skin is better approximated. I hope you are thrilled with results, but also remember that what you see tomorrow will not be what you see in a couple of months--you will continue to heal for some time. You are in my prayers and I will be there holding your hand tomorrow--don't ever doubt it :-)

    Wishing you the best results, RE
    I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Healing takes time--and you are certainly well on your way.

    Hugs, Renee
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    missrenee said:

    Wishing you the best results, RE
    I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Healing takes time--and you are certainly well on your way.

    Hugs, Renee

    Hugs and Prayers for you tomorrow, Miss RE ...
    Hoping that you are thrilled with the results.!!!

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
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    Has it been 14 days since
    Has it been 14 days since your surgery? It's good to hear you are so over that hurdle and are in the process of unveiling your new and improved breast.

    Take care, God bless.
    BL
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    wishing you a positive outcome at your appt tomorrow :D
    {{hugs}} Char
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    missrenee said:

    Wishing you the best results, RE
    I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Healing takes time--and you are certainly well on your way.

    Hugs, Renee

    Good luck to you Re!
    Hugs,
    Good luck to you Re!


    Hugs, Debby
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
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    cahjah75 said:

    wishing you a positive outcome at your appt tomorrow :D
    {{hugs}} Char

    Hoping for a wonderful outcome
    Hi RE, I will be praying and hoping for a wonderful outcome. I'm so excited for you and I can't wait to read your post tomorrow that says you have the outcome that you desire :)

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    :-)
    Thank you all for your good wishes. I had the stitches removed, I have no idea how many stitches there were the doc said there were a lot! He left a few in that were a tad stubborn so as not to disturb the skin graft which he said so far has taken 100 percent. I was not able to see it very well, what I did see looked okay to me. My husband was there and watched the stitches removed, he said he was impressed that it looked pretty good for such an early stage so I guess that's a good thing! It is back under wraps for a few more days, I have to change the bandage this weekend. Again thanks for all your good wishes!

    RE
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    RE said:

    :-)
    Thank you all for your good wishes. I had the stitches removed, I have no idea how many stitches there were the doc said there were a lot! He left a few in that were a tad stubborn so as not to disturb the skin graft which he said so far has taken 100 percent. I was not able to see it very well, what I did see looked okay to me. My husband was there and watched the stitches removed, he said he was impressed that it looked pretty good for such an early stage so I guess that's a good thing! It is back under wraps for a few more days, I have to change the bandage this weekend. Again thanks for all your good wishes!

    RE

    Good news, dear RE!
    So glad you're healing well, got a great report from surgeon.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
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    Christmas Girl said:

    Good news, dear RE!
    So glad you're healing well, got a great report from surgeon.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Whoot Whoot
    Oh RE, I just knew you were gonna post good results!!! I'm so happy for you and I'm doing the happy dance whoot whoot :) Just remember if it looks good now, it's gonna look even better in a couple of months as it really starts to heal.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
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    Thanks for posting, RE~
    Thanks for posting, RE~ wishing you an uneventful Drs visit!
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
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    chenheart said:

    Thanks for posting, RE~
    Thanks for posting, RE~ wishing you an uneventful Drs visit!

    Good news then Re! Glad it
    Good news then Re! Glad it went so well! Heal fast and well!


    Noel
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Glad to hear
    That it seems to be going so well so far!

    Keep taking good care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Cindy
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
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    cindycflynn said:

    Glad to hear
    That it seems to be going so well so far!

    Keep taking good care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

    Thinking of you
    You're in my thoughts today ... and I hope all goes well ... and that you are pleased with the new "boob button." :-)

    hugs.
    teena
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
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    RE said:

    :-)
    Thank you all for your good wishes. I had the stitches removed, I have no idea how many stitches there were the doc said there were a lot! He left a few in that were a tad stubborn so as not to disturb the skin graft which he said so far has taken 100 percent. I was not able to see it very well, what I did see looked okay to me. My husband was there and watched the stitches removed, he said he was impressed that it looked pretty good for such an early stage so I guess that's a good thing! It is back under wraps for a few more days, I have to change the bandage this weekend. Again thanks for all your good wishes!

    RE

    I am so happy for you.
    Re, hearing that the skin graft took 100% is music to my ears. I am so happy for you.

    Concentrate on eating protein to help you heal. Do not cheat in eating less protein.

    If your body tolerates Vitamin C, double or triple your dosage (instead of one dose, take one dose with breakfast, then one with lunch, and finally one with dinner.) Vitamin C also helps you heal.

    The year is starting to look good.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    cindycflynn said:

    Glad to hear
    That it seems to be going so well so far!

    Keep taking good care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

    Happy that everything is
    Happy that everything is going well Re!


    Hugs, Jan
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    cindycflynn said:

    Glad to hear
    That it seems to be going so well so far!

    Keep taking good care of yourself.

    Hugs,
    Cindy

    Happy that all went well for
    Happy that all went well for you Re! Good luck!


    Hugs, Diane
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    YHEW
    Had to go back to the surgeon today because the skin graft was looking odd and I was having shooting pains....scared me a bit. Found it something I did not know, between now and the next 6 weeks it will change color and shed several times. What prompted me was the fact that I noticed white was suddenly forming around the graft area, it turns out that is super normal and to be expected. My surgeon was wonderful and told me to call anytime I feel something is not right and they will squeeze me in, which I deeply appreciated. So the long and short of it is so far so good. Thank you all for your support!

    RE

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