Re: Mastectomy on Moday, December 11

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Jan,

Breast cancer can put you on an emotional roller coaster. Hang in there. We are

all here for you. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Mastectomy on Moday, December 11

Thanks so much. I do hope that we can get together sometime in the near

future. I would be curious to know what information you received about breast

reconstruction in Kansas. Please feel free to share. I have a second opinion

appointment on January 13 with Dr. Poggi here in Wichita. He comes highly

recommended by my niece and several others I know of.

Preferred of Kansas is the pits to deal with. I had that insurance when I

worked for Hospice Care of Kansas. They are not a very good insurance company.

I got Ambesol tonight to saturate my left breast with. I am going to tell them

that I need to go to the bathroom (which probably won't be a lie) and saturate

it. The nice thing that my husband bought if for me.

I fully intend to ask for any and all pain meds. I am feeling really weak

(emotionally) right now even though I am trying to be positive.

I'll let you know what we find out and how surgery goes sometime this week.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I will be thinking of you as you

consider reconstruction.

Jan K

kandi knoeber wrote:

I am thinking of you. Sorry I have been so busy with work, surviving and life.

Where are u having surgery on monday? I saw a breast reconstruction specialist

in KC on Monday. Much to think about. It's been 18mo since my mastectomy. My

options are few. Dealing with the insurance company and their games. (preferred

plus of kansas) They don't want to pay for a surgery that isn't done in wichita.

GRRRR! Make sure you demand pain meds, regardless of where you go. Don't try and

be a tough girl. They have no idea what it feels like. Just tell them they will

make you as comfortable as possible ok?

jkoelsch1950 wrote: Well, Monday is D Day for me-the

mastectomy. I will be so

glad to get this over. The waiting seems to be interminable.

It looks like reconstruction is going to be postponed until I

can get a second opinion.

The information on the SNB has been extremely helpful. I will

be going for a pre-admission meeting at the hospital tomorrow.

I will definitely address my concerns about the pain issue on

the injection of the SN.

This cancer thing certainly puts a new perspective on the

holidays for me.

I appreciate all your prayers especially on Monday at 12:30 or

so Central Standard Time. Thanks to all you lovely Steele

Magnolias for your care and concern and support.

Jan K

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