Getting ready for surgery on Wednesday

[Guest guest]

I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified radical

(right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary surgery

has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I have

from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and I

didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family history

of breast cancer - duh!).

Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's getting

closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had this

time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am not

doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of my

surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first " and " aesthetics

later. "

Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

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Lots of prayers for your surgery and recovery. Please let us know how you are

doing as soon as your are able.

I had a mastectomy and also an abdominal hysterectomy. Not both at the same

time. I had an easy time with both of them.

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Getting ready for surgery on Wednesday

I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified radical

(right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary surgery

has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I have

from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and I

didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family history

of breast cancer - duh!).

Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's getting

closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had this

time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am not

doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of my

surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first " and " aesthetics

later. "

Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

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[Guest guest]

God Bless! You will be having your surgery on All Saints Day. Now

that is a good omen. They will be watching over you!

Ruth

>

> I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified radical

> (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary surgery

> has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I have

> from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and I

> didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family history

> of breast cancer - duh!).

>

> Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's getting

> closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had this

> time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am not

> doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of my

> surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first " and " aesthetics

> later. "

>

> Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

>

>

> stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

>

[Guest guest]

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>

[Guest guest]

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>

[Guest guest]

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic). Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Positive thoughts for you !

Go to a spa and relax!

I did this the day before my surgery and it was good.

Hugs

Re: Getting ready for surgery on Wednesday

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic) . Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Positive thoughts for you !

Go to a spa and relax!

I did this the day before my surgery and it was good.

Hugs

Re: Getting ready for surgery on Wednesday

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic) . Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Positive thoughts for you !

Go to a spa and relax!

I did this the day before my surgery and it was good.

Hugs

Re: Getting ready for surgery on Wednesday

- Best of luck hon! I'll be praying for you and keeping

anything crossed that I can. Too bad they can't do the ovaries

laproscopicly - would have been a quicker recovery time for you.

Yes, that does seem like a lot for a young 43 year old - but time is

on your side and I'll be hoping for the best for you.

Good luck!

Ellen

> >

> > I have had 4 rounds of A/C, and Wednesday I am having modified

radical

> > (right breast) and prophylactic mastectomy (left) and my ovaries

> > removed also (also prophylactic) . Unfortunately, the ovary

surgery

> > has to be abdominal, not laparascopic, because of scar tissue I

have

> > from previous surgeries (Crohn's disease and hysterectomy - and

I

> > didn't have the ovaries removed then because I had no family

history

> > of breast cancer - duh!).

> >

> > Geez, a lot of surgery for a gal who's only 43. Now that it's

getting

> > closer, I'm getting anxious. I'm kind of thankful that I had

this

> > time to get used to the idea of losing so many " parts. " I am

not

> > doing any reconstruction at this time, at the recommendation of

my

> > surgeon and oncologist. My priority is " cancer first "

and " aesthetics

> > later. "

> >

> > Positive thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are appreciated.

> >

> >

> > stage 3 invasive ER+PR+HR+

> >

>