Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 thanks my dear margery -- surgery > > well surgery tuesday afternoon. i have to be there at 2. one > night stay in > the hospital. i will let you all know when i get home. wish me luck. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 _______________________________________________ too bad we all didn't have lap tops then we all couls air ouside ajd reaolly have a hen meetng@! thanks ladies for the prayer -- Re: surgery Best of luck and good wishes to you!! --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Carol - How are you doing after your surgery? I'm sure the ladies will tell you that you've been on our minds these past few days wondering how you are. Here's hoping to a speedy recovery and increased strength every day! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Carol - How are you doing after your surgery? I'm sure the ladies will tell you that you've been on our minds these past few days wondering how you are. Here's hoping to a speedy recovery and increased strength every day! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Carol - How are you doing after your surgery? I'm sure the ladies will tell you that you've been on our minds these past few days wondering how you are. Here's hoping to a speedy recovery and increased strength every day! Best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Juli! Back in 1990 they took 23 nodes of mine but now I think most just take the sentinel node and maybe a few more if they feel the have to. I had absolutely NO pain with my mastectomy. I never took a pain pill in the hospital or when home. I was 44 at the time, had one bad node, 6 mo chemo, no radiation or reconstruction. I didn't spend anytime in bed. As a matter of fact, at that time we were photographers for our volunteer fire/ambulance dept and there was a call about 2 hrs after I got home so off I went! Keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Surgery I am about to have a mastetomy and a bunch (not sure how many yet)of nodes removed. I have IIIb breast cancer. I am 43. I've been told I will probably come home from the hospital the next day. How long is usual to be in bed at home afterwards...... how is the pain? I'm not sure what to expect. thanks, Juli ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.13/463 - Release Date: 10/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Juli! Back in 1990 they took 23 nodes of mine but now I think most just take the sentinel node and maybe a few more if they feel the have to. I had absolutely NO pain with my mastectomy. I never took a pain pill in the hospital or when home. I was 44 at the time, had one bad node, 6 mo chemo, no radiation or reconstruction. I didn't spend anytime in bed. As a matter of fact, at that time we were photographers for our volunteer fire/ambulance dept and there was a call about 2 hrs after I got home so off I went! Keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Surgery I am about to have a mastetomy and a bunch (not sure how many yet)of nodes removed. I have IIIb breast cancer. I am 43. I've been told I will probably come home from the hospital the next day. How long is usual to be in bed at home afterwards...... how is the pain? I'm not sure what to expect. thanks, Juli ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.13/463 - Release Date: 10/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Juli, I don't remember too much pain from the mastectomy. My lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy (2 nodes removed) took a little longer to recover from. I think it was due to taking a while to get my range of motion back after the nodes were removed. I had some prescription medicine in the hospital and perhaps the next day (chemo brain strikes again), but switched quickly to tylenol. I don't remember much discomfort. I remember not even wanting to stay in the hospital overnight, but they talked me into it since it was late by the time I was out of surgery. It was nice to have the nurse change my drain bulb. - jeban80 wrote on 10/5/2006, 5:14 PM: > I am about to have a mastetomy and a bunch (not sure how many yet)of > nodes removed. I have IIIb breast cancer. I am 43. I've been told I > will probably come home from the hospital the next day. How long is > usual to be in bed at home afterwards...... how is the pain? I'm not > sure what to expect. > thanks, > Juli > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Juli, I don't remember too much pain from the mastectomy. My lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy (2 nodes removed) took a little longer to recover from. I think it was due to taking a while to get my range of motion back after the nodes were removed. I had some prescription medicine in the hospital and perhaps the next day (chemo brain strikes again), but switched quickly to tylenol. I don't remember much discomfort. I remember not even wanting to stay in the hospital overnight, but they talked me into it since it was late by the time I was out of surgery. It was nice to have the nurse change my drain bulb. - jeban80 wrote on 10/5/2006, 5:14 PM: > I am about to have a mastetomy and a bunch (not sure how many yet)of > nodes removed. I have IIIb breast cancer. I am 43. I've been told I > will probably come home from the hospital the next day. How long is > usual to be in bed at home afterwards...... how is the pain? I'm not > sure what to expect. > thanks, > Juli > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I think those were the days of drive by mastectomies. There have been laws passed in many states that no longer allow that. I believe overnight is the norm now. I was in three nights (complications, just what I needed!) and strongly encouraged to stay longer, but wanted to go home and so did. Went home on a Saturday and the surgeon insisted on seeing me that Monday. Ruth > > > > I am about to have a mastetomy and a bunch (not sure how many yet)of > > nodes removed. I have IIIb breast cancer. I am 43. I've been told I > > will probably come home from the hospital the next day. How long is > > usual to be in bed at home afterwards...... how is the pain? I'm not > > sure what to expect. > > thanks, > > Juli > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I opted for a mastectomy without reconstruction which should happen Monday At the same time I will have a hysterectomy My Dr said it will be rough but I chose to do both together Plans are I will be put on a " chemo " pill for 5 years following surgery IF everything is within the margins IF anything is outside of the margins I will need additional treatment " chemo or radiation " So if we can get a surgeon and the extra time in operating room After Monday I will begin the healing process Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda <<<Wanda, I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 hi wanda, yeps very scary , i hope all goes ok, will keep you in my prayers and thougts for a great recovery , tc sandy & nne Svihlik wrote: Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda << I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 hi wanda, yeps very scary , i hope all goes ok, will keep you in my prayers and thougts for a great recovery , tc sandy & nne Svihlik wrote: Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda << I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 hi wanda, yeps very scary , i hope all goes ok, will keep you in my prayers and thougts for a great recovery , tc sandy & nne Svihlik wrote: Wanda its normal to be scared. We all were/are. I have had both a mastectomy and hysterectomy and am doing fine. The hysterectomy was several yrs after the mastecomy. Hang in there and take it one day at a time or hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary. Feel free to share your feelings with us. Continued prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: surgery Thanks I am scared to death but have the need to have this over with Wanda << I will keep you in my prayers for your surgeries. Hugs nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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