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Tushnurse, I just read through your thread. I hope you heal completely and are restored to perfect health.

Obviously I don't want a big hard lab head banging into my mommy milkers.

Thank you for the laugh!

Trying to figure out whether your intimate knowledge of these things is a help or a hindrance to having more peace of mind! You sound quite matter-of-fact as you discuss your major surgery there, Tushnurse!! I guess you asked them to do the matching breast reduction on the other side, so it wasn't a surprise to you when you woke up. I know I'd like to reduce my matronly bust size, but not that way necessarily....

I guess you will remove the dressings when they are ready to be removed. Doesn't sound like fun. :(

Honestly I went into the breast surgeon I fully expected to have to have a full on mastectomy and had made peace with that. When she offered an aggressive lumpectomy with equal reduction on these extra extra large things I was like cool I'm in.
Being at one of the top systems and medical schools with providers and having many friends with knowledge of both surgeons being the best around was incredibly reassuring and both able to answer all questions. Plus a month + wait from diagnosis to surgery allowed me to wrap my head around it. My biggest fear from surgery was pain being unmanageable but has been since with ice packs low grade pain meds.
The other fear is having the pathology come back worse than we expect but that will take about 3 wks.

Currently the next steps are heal fully. Get radiation and then 5 years of aromatase inhibitors and then it will all be in the rear view mirror. Genetic testing was negative so dont have to worry shout my dtr or nieces.

So like I say for something so horrific it also is as good as it can be.

Glad it went well! Hope you have continued smooth sailing!

Holy smokezzzz.....I blinked and totally missed the surgery already! So glad that part is over with.

Will you be able to see the path report online or will you have to wait until the drs appt?

When SO found out about his cancer, I was shocked that we learned about it from the patient portal first (then had a weekend to digest until we could speak to his dr). It has been like that the entire time; we are able to see all the results online.

At first, I did not think I liked it that way. However, it gave us time to digest, process and research before we saw the drs. This allowed us to have clear questions ready (vs being blindsided at the appt and not being able to concentrate on anything the dr says after that point).

Continued mojo & extra sparkly good health glitter flying your way!!!

EK - the initial path should be ready in 7-10 days. Surgeons reassured that Sentinel lymph nodes appeared very normal. Breast cancer is a little different than others because it starts there and grows primarily within the ducts and for it to jump outside of that it appears very different.
However the oncotyping to help with decision making on meds for hormone blockers will take a few more weeks.
I'm ok with the wait though. Gives me time to focus on healing abd getting stronger and healthier so I can get through radiation therapy with ease.

Girl, you are such a trooper!

Can I just say that I hate all things "portals"! Somebody just give me a call!

So glad the pain isn’t too bad. I totally forgot about your big old dogs. So glad you are being careful about them. I’m sure they wonder why they can’t give you those big hugs these days.

I’m really thankful that things are going well so far. Please continue to keep us posted!

WR honestly I think my older boy knew something was up several days before surgery he was sniffing the diseased breast. The first time I just assumed I slopped food on my top which is a daily occurrence. But it happened after a shower with clean clothes and one other time when I was laying down for the night. My H laughed and said he's a great dog but....
The boys have been fine so far. My female kitty, who likes men only has been parking herself on my lap too.
Animals are truly amazing.

I am trying to be chill and not over do it. But I'm gonna struggle when the pain is improved. I cleaned out drawers today, while sitting in a chair, trash bag on one side donate box on the other.

Once again thank ALL OF YOU for your support major prayers and positive thoughts.

First of all, I am certainly not one to tell somebody not to try to stay busy and get things done. I have absolutely been known to clean out drawers when I’m supposed to be resting from some ATV accident or whatever. But, the truth be known, you do need to get your rest and you know that. So just do your best not to succumb to the temptation to deep clean your whole house! Ha ha

I totally totally completely, and absolutely believe that your dogs knew / know something was going on. They know things that we don’t know and we will never know. I hope they’re showing that same perception with not being rough on you. Post surgery.

And I hope you are good about taking meds when you need them. Nobody wants to feel loopy all the time, but there’s no bravery in being stoic and holding out.

Thinking about you often and knowing that you’re gonna be OK.

No gold medals for grinning and bearing it. I'm more than happy to take meds to help with discomfort.
I am also pacing activity and definitely lea ing the heavy lifting for my spouse or sister or son.
My dtr did come visit this weekend and honestly it has been great having her here, she and her brother have spent a lot of time together. Plus she kidnapped her nephew yesterday so she got some one on one time with him and we got to hang out and that did wonders for my mood.

I say goodbye to her tomorrow but they are coming back in one month. WooHoo!!!!

I promise when Monday rolls ar I understand I will be taking it very easy.

Focusing on protein intake supplements and wound healing drinks. Taking rx meds as scheduled. Behaving as much as I can.

That a girl, Tush, you keep BEHAVING!!! I love what WhatsRight said!

We know you like to lead us into better ways. So it must be weird to sit back and allow your body to call the shots.
You really had me freaked out with the old boy sniffing the B.C. because my dogs have lately been nosing me and I have had a few weeks of symptoms reminiscent of back before my colon polyp procedure, my gut being all out of whack ever since Augmentin doses last year to kill bone infection from un-realized bad root canals in my upper jaw. Since then they have been retreated and re-retreated as necessary, but I still am starting to think the dogs are telling me something ain't right.

Pain level ok? I guess by now you have had to "see" the work they did on your body with the knife? That's always a moment of truth as it were. Yikes.

I think it's time for some ear buds with lovely music and maybe a FOOT RUB!!!