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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    I would get a second and third opinion Packergirl! ABSOLUTELY!

    Linda.. How exciting....Why July 29th?? Any significance?.... we can be buddies in surgery that week and the week after for healing....

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    Hey... there she is... there is Annie!! We missed you sister.. but I knew your daughter would be home and hogging the PC...LOL LOL LOL

    ps Annie... the whole Ta Ta Sisterhood group has not gone to Vegas yet.. that is in Sept, YOU COMING RIGHT????????????????????????????????????????????????

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    Laura

    July 29th will be the next date he will be doing surgery at the surgery center (not hospital)

    Wednesdays and Fridays at the Surgery Center

    Mondays at the Medical Center

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    OIC

    Well... here is prayer coming your way..... feel it....

    How is Jordan... is he awake yet?

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    Laura

    Yes I feel your prayer.....thanks

    Have not heard from Jordan today.  I am waiting for DH to get home and we are going to the hospital.  I am anxious to know what, if anything, has happened today....I pray that when we get there he will be talking a mile a minute.....lol....he is good at doing that....just like you hehehehe

    maybe we can talk on the phone again when we both are recouping.....

    thanks for remembering Jordan and I will let everyone know when I get an update....

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    sounds good...

    anddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd .. I do not talk too fast... you just listen too slow....Tongue out

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    ANNIE

    good to see you......but we have not been to Vegas yet.......

  • DENRulzBC
    DENRulzBC Member Posts: 99
    edited July 2009

    Hi Ladies,

    I've been reading all your posts but haven't posted anything here in a while.  Just had my 7 of 8 tx today - only 1 left on 7/20 my birthday and I'm ecstatic.  No rads for me so I'm tentatively scheduled for my exchange surgery on 8/10.  Had a hard time emotionally getting past the last 2 tx, seemed like I had come so far and then time just started dragging.  But... now that I only have 1 left I feel myself starting to come back and now looking forward to the exchange.

    Whippetmom, you had helped me a little while ago and now I have a little more info.  I am 5'0 98lbs. Ribcage 29", TE133 SV.  Had to stop expanding at 250cc because of a stitch poking at my skin and PS not wanting to mess with it or have it poke through with chemo going on, and frankly I'm over the fills anyhow.  I saw her today and she said I will probably get Natrelle High Profile silicone implants 300, 325 maybe 350cc.  How does that sound to you?  Said I will probably be a full B cup maybe small C depending on the bra.  I'm good with the size as I am a small person and do not want too much VAVOOM, would like to look natural and not too made up.

    To all you ladies, congrats on how far you have all come, we should all be proud of ourselves.  Anyone heard the Bombshell song "Fight like a girl" - Let's all do it!

    HUGS, Dawn

    Could I be added to the Xchange List for 8/10 - I would love to see my name in lights!

  • oncRN
    oncRN Member Posts: 27
    edited July 2009

    Hi ladies...been lurking more than posting lately...I unfortunately have learned today that my exchange will be postponed to 8/5 because of a rash I have right now.  It is called pityriasis rosea, which is benign but UGLY with a rash that apparently lasts for weeks.  Four weeks with it so far, and I still have it. I know it is just a minor setback...hopefully 8/5 is the charm!  Hugs to you all...and hopefully no one else gets delayed!

  • oncRN
    oncRN Member Posts: 27
    edited July 2009

    Hi ladies...been lurking more than posting lately...I unfortunately have learned today that my exchange will be postponed to 8/5 because of a rash I have right now.  It is called pityriasis rosea, which is benign but UGLY with a rash that apparently lasts for weeks.  Four weeks with it so far, and I still have it. I know it is just a minor setback...hopefully 8/5 is the charm!  Hugs to you all...and hopefully no one else gets delayed!

  • FACECRAFTER
    FACECRAFTER Member Posts: 433
    edited July 2009

    Linda:  Waiting to hear about Jordan.  Hope he does really well.

    Laura: You'll do fine, and so will your surgeon.. You new boobs will be soft and lovely..visualize that.  I too have a radiated breast and anxiously await your good news!!

    Meanwhile I'M DONE with radiation, and now there is nothing left to do but build a new chest!!
    Can't go on the list yet, but as soon as I meet with the doc,  (August 5th)  I'll let you know the exchange  date..I have to finish my fills..and then,  softness!! .I'm really exicted now.  

    JUDY

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    Judy.. CONGRATS on being done with rads lady!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!! i hated THEM.

    I hope to tell everyone.. even a year from now.. that my rads boob is still soft and looks good!

    I will keep everyone posted on the picture forum.

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited July 2009
    packergirl:  It is time to line up a consultation with another PS - maybe two.  Your current PS does not know how to correct this superior shifting of the TE and you need to find someone who does.  Tissue expanders migrate to the outside of the chest wall - which is called "superior malposition" very often and there are plenty of medical journals which discuss how to correct this type of malposition.  You obviously live in Wisconsin = my daughter is a huge Packer fan - and so let's see what we can come up with. 
  • Jan1
    Jan1 Member Posts: 281
    edited July 2009

    OncRN,  sorry about the pitiraisis roscea, I had that for 4 months last year.  It lasted 4 months for me and I had it when I was diagnosed with BC.  It was almost gone by the time I had the mastectomy at the end of December!  It is more annoying than anything, I felt like I had the plague.  Fortunately mine was in the fall where I could wear full clothing.

    Annie, welcome back!  

    Linda54,  glad that you are ready for the last part of the recon.  How long has it been since your exchange?

    Dawn, you are almost at the finish line where the major fatique sets in, I am glad that you got your second wind. I hope you get the breasts that will make up for the dues you have had to pay with BC.

    Judy,  Hurray for you!  I can't wait to hear from you about this second part of your journey, I hope that your PS gives you the best news and that this next step  to softer foobs is easy on you.  Jan

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited July 2009
    Dawn:  Okay, the size - 300 to 350 cc's - sounds about right - .but ask your PS which mfr of implants - Mentor, Allergan or other and which STYLE....We want to know if he is thinking high profile or moderate plus profile.  So ask his nurse and let us know the answer.  I think you are going to prefer high profile......
  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    Hello Judy and congrats on being finished with the rads......

    Visited with Jordan's mom this evening.  They took the drains out of his head.  They are bringing him out of the drugged coma but slowly.  Could be a few days before they know anything.  So we continue to pray for a full recovery . Thanks Judy

    Jan, I had my exchange Oct 20th 2008......I had a revision on one side May 5th.  So that caused a delay in getting nipps.

    Dawn, you are a tiny little thing......I am petite but you are petiter LOL.....I have a 29" band also.  I have the Naturelle style 20 HP one is 350cc and 375 cc.  I fill out a 34C....No way do I fit into a 34B.....I think you will look fine with what you have.......best wishes to you and a happy early birthday......We have an August surgery list going if you want to visit that topic and be added there.  I will soon be having nipple/areola recon...

  • packergirl
    packergirl Member Posts: 81
    edited July 2009

    whippetmom/Estepp- Bless you ladies! You have given me the fight to go get some other opinions. And a renewed hope that maybe this is large gap in the center and serious lopsidedness is fixable. My current PS was recommended by some augementation ladies who who love him... but that is diffferent than doing reconstruction work. Don't get me wrong he does reconstruction work- but I am his first delayed reconstruction in at least 3 years if not more. Most all his ladies are immediate reconstuctions. He feels there is no difference in what he has to do.. I wonder... I have yet to meet any reconstruction ladies who have recommendations for a great reconstruction PS in Wisconsin. Off to do some research to locate some other good ones.

    Hugs

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    GOOD FOR YOU PACKER !!! GOOOOOOOOOOO GETTTTTTTTTTTTTT WHATTTTTTTTTTTTT YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WANTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am so excited for you!Kiss

  • DENRulzBC
    DENRulzBC Member Posts: 99
    edited July 2009

    Thanks Wippetmom,

    Nurse told me today Allergan was the brand and High Profile.  So based on that sounds like you agree with my PS.  Thanks so much, we all put so much stock in your opinion having gone through all this.  I know PS are the professionals but with your expertise in all this and having been a patient yourself I think you are a valued professional to all of us.  Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.  After I have the exchange surgery I'm going to attempt to post pics as I have taken some along the way.

    Linda - Thanks for you kind comments and input.  I really appreciate it.  I'll check out the August surgery.  Good Luck with your upcoming surgery.

    HUGS, Dawn

  • DENRulzBC
    DENRulzBC Member Posts: 99
    edited July 2009

    Jan,

    Thanks for your words of encouragement.  It's so nice to get that from here and means so much.  Family and friends are always supporting me too but I love to talk to you ladies as we share that deep bond of this journey.

    HUGS, Dawn

  • Jazzygem
    Jazzygem Member Posts: 125
    edited July 2009

    Calling all Oregon & SW WA TaTa Sisters....Our team has been formed for the Sept 20th Race for a Cure in Portland OR.  Here is the link: http://rfcp.convio.net/goto/thetatasisterhood

    KEW and I are hoping that we will get to meet a lot of our TaTa Sisters and rally together to show everybody that we are strong and healing!   Together we will fight for a cure!  We invite all of you who are near along with any family and friends to join us!

    TaTa Sisters ROCK!

    HUGS! JazzyJ and KEW

  • dani42
    dani42 Member Posts: 206
    edited July 2009

    Linda54,

    Do you remember how wide the diameter of your tissue expanders were?  Mine are 12.7,which I have said all along were too wide.  They also shifted, which didn't help.  My ps ordered implants that are 13 cc's in diameter.  He said he doesn't want to reduce the pocket by an inch or it will result in shifting.  I am wondering how much your pocket was reduced to accomodate the style 20.  I am thinking the style 20 or even the style 45 would be best for my 27 inch ribcage.  Style 45 would be about a 2 inch reduction in pocket size so it probably isn't an option.

    My neurotic pre-op appointment is tomorrow morning to question his choice. 

  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 109
    edited July 2009

    Dawn,  congrats on getting to the finish line!  My last chemo was Jan 20, so I'm 6 mos ahead of you!  I promise you'll feel better emotionally afterwards.  Chemo really brings you down.  Recon gives us something positive to look forward to.  I'm so happy for you to get there.

    Laura, my prayers are with you, girl, for the best exchange ever!  You are such a special person.

    Linda54, I'm still praying for Jordan.  Congrats on upcoming nipples!:)

    Judy,  congrats on no more rads!Yippee!

    oncRN, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this waiting.  I hope you're not in pain.  Praying for you to heal fast.

    dani, you might need to put on those pretty pink boxing gloves before your appt tommorrow!

    Hope everyone has a great day!

    Deen

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    dani42

    Sorry but I have no clue about the size or anything of my expanders.  Back when I had mine in   all this sizing stuff was not going on so no need to ask questions about the expander....as far as I was concerned it was just to expand the skin and muscle..........Sorry I cannot help you....I would think your PS would know what size to place, just threaten him like Laura did with her PS LOL.......just let him know your feelings,,,,,the best to you

    Deen, thanks for your continued prayers for Jordan......

  • dani42
    dani42 Member Posts: 206
    edited July 2009

    Thanks Ladies,

    Linda54, I am sorry but I missed the postings about Jordan.  I don't know the details but will pray for Jordan as well.  

  • Baxter
    Baxter Member Posts: 91
    edited July 2009

    Whippetmom (Deborah),

    I emailed you some pictures. Let mw know what you think. I don't think I'll be meeting with my PS until next week. I'm scheduled to see the nurse this week.

    Cqandi

  • NVDiane
    NVDiane Member Posts: 151
    edited July 2009

    packergirl--whippetmom and estepp are sooo right! I don't know exactly what kind of rib cage problem you have, but I have a bad case of scolosis: my spine is a double-S curve, and my torso is twisted so that the ribs stick out farther on one side than the other. One of my breasts (the cancerous one) was always much larger. I told my PS I wanted to be bodacious, and I really wanted killer cleavage.  Well, he gave me what I wanted!  He augumented my smaller breast to match the reconstructed breast, and I have cleavage even with no bra at all.  My breasts are just one inch apart. So, you should be able to have cleavage too! Good luck finding the right PS!

    Diane

  • DENRulzBC
    DENRulzBC Member Posts: 99
    edited July 2009

    Mykidsmom,

    Was hoping you could add me to the exchange list next time you update it for 8/10 Thanks & YIPEE!

    HUGS, Dawn

  • sam1991
    sam1991 Member Posts: 137
    edited July 2009

    Jazzy and KEW.....I did it...I registered for the walk. I'm on your ta ta team and I'm sooooo excited. I'm bringin' some Seattle sisterhood!!!!

    Kathie 

  • Jazzygem
    Jazzygem Member Posts: 125
    edited July 2009

    WOO HOO KATHIE!!!!  YOU ROCK!!

    We are going to have a blast and together will share our strength!

    HUGS! JazzyJ

    http://rfcp.convio.net/goto/thetatasisterhood

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