Category: Update
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Drain-free, tape-free
I finally had the last drain removed last week. This was so monumental. The drains were causing so much discomfort with movement. I have a high-threshold for pain, but something about having devices under my skin is apparently not acceptable to my body. Of course the drains were in for a longer period than anticipated… Read more
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“How are you doing?”
I guess it is time for an update. Surgically, the incisions appear to be healing without complication. The drains are doing their thing and are likely to be out next week. Pathology officially came back AND MY SENTINEL NODES WERE CLEAR! Yes, my oncologist is going to take a big sigh when I tell her… Read more
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Surgical Update
Surgery will be July 19 for a double mastectomy and sentinel lymph nodes without reconstruction. Estimated downtime is 5-6 weeks provided I have no complications. After I heal up and see how I like (or don’t like) living the life of no boobs, I can revisit the plastic surgeon in 6 months and discuss either… Read more