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  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 1,089
    edited December 2009

    Prayers for Teresa!

  • nene2059
    nene2059 Member Posts: 53
    edited December 2009

    Teresa,

    I am joining your cheering squad.  Hang in there, you have almost made it to the finish line.  I understand you wanting to SCREAM right now I think we all do.  Hey I have been miserable for the last few days because I have drains again....what a baby right?  You have all the prayers and well wishes that I have coming your way.  Make sure that you eat and allow yourself to relax tonight.  This is about you getting well and feeling whole again, not about Christmas.  A healthy you will be your family's best present.  Now sleep tonight with a clear head and leave the worry for us here.  We will take over for you with prayers that there is no infection and the foob stays in place.  If for some reason it can not be we will rally around you.  I know we have never met and probably never will but we are all connected by this hideous disease.  Here is something that I hope will make you laugh....today I went back to work after only taking Friday and Monday off for my surgery and recovery.  I was out on leave when I had my BMX so my coworkers never saw the drains.  They were very curious to see them today and when I showed them they said, "it is not as bad as I thought it would be".  Huh?  Maybe if it was hanging out of the side of their body it would suck a little more!!! LOL They just don't get it that is why we have each other here.

    Lots of love and Best wishes....Get em girl!

    Jenn

  • LizziesNuNu
    LizziesNuNu Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2009

    Val61

    My surgery was at Harris Downtown, but exchange will be at the Ft.Worth Surgery Center on Rosedale. This is so great to find someone this close with so much of the situtation. I don't know why my dx doesn't show up when I post, but I''m or "was" ( not quite sure of the protocol for that one) ILC stage 2 er+/Pr+ Her2-, 0/7 on the nodes. From what I understand ILC is not quite as common as Ductual? Who knows we probably have some of the same doctors.

    I'm encouraged about Allergans it sounds like they are the way to go.

  • LizziesNuNu
    LizziesNuNu Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2009

    Ain't it the truth Nene, they just don't get it.

  • firstmate
    firstmate Member Posts: 153
    edited December 2009

    Teresa - Your post brought tears to my eyes.  My heart goes out to you.  I am hoping that this nasty infection or swelling or whatever it is resolves quickly!   Big HUGS!!!!!!

  • sftfemme65
    sftfemme65 Member Posts: 74
    edited December 2009

    Laura sent me a text, telling me to come online and read.  Well, you all have brought big tears and smiles to my face.  I will sleep a little better and go in there tomorrow knowing you guys are all with me in spirit!

    Thank you so much!

    Teresa

  • FACECRAFTER
    FACECRAFTER Member Posts: 433
    edited December 2009

    Teresa: You know we are all with you.  And we're hoping and praying that the implant stays put!!
    Sleep well.  JUDY

  • gbusse
    gbusse Member Posts: 1
    edited December 2009

    Teresa I am thinking of you and sending healing thoughts and tons of prayers.....Please keep us updated.

    Gisella

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited December 2009

    Theresa ~

    Thinking of you & sending many prayers!  We are all praying for you!!!

    Val1 ~

    Thank you...for finally understanding.  Yes!  These two new ones feel foreign to me!  I love teasing my co-workers & friends though by telling them at the end of the day, "Okay, I'm done with these now...can I put them on a shelf??!!!"  LOL!!!  The sports bra I have on today made my foobs feel more comfy today.  I can't wait to get into a normal bra soon! Laughing

  • Texas357
    Texas357 Member Posts: 332
    edited December 2009

    Uh oh. My incision on the radiated side just opened about 1/2" and is bleeding. It's 10 p.m. and I am waiting for my PS to call me back.

  • Jazzygem
    Jazzygem Member Posts: 125
    edited December 2009

    I told you Teresa!!!!  You will be just fine!  With all of this love how in the world could you not be fine!!!

    I have been talking with Teresa as well and she knows she can call me at any hour of the day since I never sleep...lol  She is in good hands and they know how to handle it and will take great care of her!!

    Sleep well Teresa!!!  HUGS!!!!!

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

    TEXAS....PLEASE let us know what he says....:(... SO SO SO SORRY!

  • Jazzygem
    Jazzygem Member Posts: 125
    edited December 2009

    Oh My Texas!!!  I think this calls for a trip to the ER!!!

    We are thinking of you girl!!!  hang in there!!

    MUCHO HUGS!!!

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited December 2009

    I agree Jazzy -- a trip to the ER for sure!  I bet that's what the doctor says.  I hope he calls back soon!  How scary!  Be strong!

    Lilah

  • packergirl
    packergirl Member Posts: 81
    edited December 2009

    (((Texas))) I hope PS calls soon. Prayers to you too that all is okay!

  • Hannahbearsmom
    Hannahbearsmom Member Posts: 266
    edited December 2009

    Theresa: I'll say a prayer for your PS to have the knowledge and ability to successfully operate and save the implant. Keeping you in my thoughts.

    Texas 357: I hope you have heard back from your PS are getting the treament that you need to take care of the issue. Best of luck.

    Lilah: Congrats on getting your drains out. I had mine in for 6 days to and it was so much better after they were out! I have completed my expansion and am also looking forward to exchange-my PS waits 3 months after last fill so it'll be March before my exchange. Hoping the time goes by quickly for us both!

    TCK

  • Hannahbearsmom
    Hannahbearsmom Member Posts: 266
    edited December 2009
    Mykidsmom: Will you add me to the list for March 2010 for exchange surgery? exact date to be confirmed in January. Thanks!
  • kittycat
    kittycat Member Posts: 1,155
    edited December 2009

    Surgery done today.  My PS put in 550 cc's.  He tried 600's but they were too high.  I haven't tried to look at them except down my shirt.  They look flat.  I go in tomorrow to see the PS. 

  • JustmeAlicia
    JustmeAlicia Member Posts: 629
    edited December 2009

    Theresa, I am sorry for all you are going through I can only hope and pray for a good outcome for you.

    For everyone else having exchanges and nips this week ~  GOOD luck girls !

    Thanks for the info on the rads, I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they say.

    :)
    Alicia

  • don23
    don23 Member Posts: 213
    edited December 2009

    Teresa - I am so sorry for what you are going through right now. I am sending you many prayers.

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

    kittiy... they do puff up....They do seem flat at first huh?... On your size... 550 hp should be a good D cup....when all is fluffed...

    News on TERESA....

    SHE DID NOT>>>>>>>>>> DID NOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DID NOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    loose the implant...wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    It was swelling with NO NO NO infection..wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    Dr.R. cleaned it all out.. flushed the area and put a new implant in. ( and a drain)

    Oh I am doing the happy dance in Kansas City.... wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    Thank you Jesus!!!

  • Texas357
    Texas357 Member Posts: 332
    edited December 2009

    I'm back from the doctor.The implant was showing -- it had burst through the incision. So my PS is rushing me back into surgery today. I have to have both implants removed and go slightly smaller. God I just want all of this to be over.

  • Firni
    Firni Member Posts: 521
    edited December 2009

    Wonderful, wonderful news about Teresa!!!!  Prayers do work.

    Texas, did you go to the ER?  Prayers for you as well.  Take it easy, girl.

    Went to the PS yesterday and he did not take out the stitches on my nipples.  Just on the incisions from the flaps.  So, I'm still bandaged, still no showers.  Yuk :(  I go back in on Monday to get the rest of the stitches out.  I have to say, the nips are chunky.  PS is so excited about them and really hopes they won't flatten too much.  He's the one that usually does the gortex "bullets" under the skin for the nipples.  If mine behave, he said he might start doing flaps again.

    Thoughts and prayers for every one having surgery this week and those that are having some problems and disappointments.  It all works out in the end.

    Firn 

  • Carolyn2008
    Carolyn2008 Member Posts: 53
    edited December 2009

    Hello to all of you wonderful ladies 

    Wow away for a week and so much has gone on I just cant keep up!!!!!!  but I never stop thinking about all of you!!!

    I am sooooooo glad it all worked out for you Teresa big hugs for you and your strength.

    Texas I am so sorry to hear about the implant and needing another surgery Prayers  and hugs for you today hang in there.

    going to catch up nowWink

  • musiclovermom
    musiclovermom Member Posts: 245
    edited December 2009

    Texas357

    I am so sad to hear about your situation.

    I will pray that all goes well today!

    Kimberly

  • Jan1
    Jan1 Member Posts: 281
    edited December 2009

    Wow ladies,  I was only away for 24 hours, what a lot of posts.  Theresa!!!!  What great news,  I got all of the bad news, then the good news during one sitting.  Hang in there, I hope you are feeling tons better by Christmas.

    Texas 357,  I am so sorry for what you are going through, some ladies have "stuff" happen that isn't anticipated.  I want you to have a good report and will keep you in good thoughts.

    Wendy,  You will be getting your exchange on the one year anniversary of my mx.  This is a much happier occasion and I will celebrate you that day.

    For the ladies having procedures this week, keeping you in good thoughts, thank you to those that let us know that they did well. 

    Jan

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited December 2009

    Teresa (Laura) what great news!  Wa-hoo!!!!!!!  Glad the prayers worked and the implant is safe :)

    Texas -- SO sorry to hear that you've run into this complication.  Such a bummer.  I pray for a good result in the repair.  Long term I am sure your foobs will be gorgeous!

    Cheers to all!

    Lilah

  • BonnieK
    BonnieK Member Posts: 271
    edited December 2009

    Wonderful news about Teresa -- I'm SOOO happy she didn't lose the implant.

    I'll be thinking of Texas today, as she has surgery to replace her implants.  What a scare that must have been to have the incision open up!

    My new implant is still soft. comfortable and looks much more natural than the first one.  The scar is ugly after having been opened up 4 different times, but it will fade.  I still have a lot of scar tissue under my arm that is uncomfortable, but don't know what, if anything, can or will be done about that.

    Wishing everyone a great day...

    Bonnie

  • yasminv1
    yasminv1 Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2009

    Texas357- Praying for you! Sorry you are dealing with this...hope surgery goes well.

    Ladies just wanted to thank you for this wonderful thread. My exhcange surgery is on Friday. I am a little nervous but reading this thread over the past couple of weeks has definitely helped. Thanks a ton!!!

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited December 2009

    Good luck Yasmin!

    Cheers,

    Lilah