Single life after a mastectomy

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  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited June 2014

    Milky way- I had open abdominal surgery the month before my breast surgery. The first was far worst than the second. Took a long time to heal. Be super gentle with yourself and get some good rest.

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    no i m not working started ECE early childhoodeducation course in  college.i the middle of sepration not planing for work i cant work 4 surgeries in a year enough to tear me apart.

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    Milky - I too had major abdominal surgery the same year as the breast surgery.  The abdominal surgery was tougher to recover from.  Take good care of yourself.  As soon as you are able, call a lawyer.  It might be a good idea to also ask the lawyer if your soon-to-be-ex-husband can claim part of any settlement, since you're not divorced yet.  It would be a shame to see him capitalize on this situation. 

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    OMG, First of all I am without words. MILKYWAY2 Get a lawyer, Bb now you see what I meant when I say here is Canada I do not trust the medical system. Ok so I haven't been here and it's just so much to tell you all.

    I have been just depressed and not even wanting to talk. After I was told I could have my surgery soon, I was told the Ps is gone on conference and won't be back till July so I have an appointment on July 02 but that is to discuss when he can do it. I guess I just had hoped for something sooner. Then guess what happened 3 days ago. Wednesday June 04 it was supposed to be my sister s surgery and guess?  Her blood pressure was too high so,after she was in the or for almost an hour they sent her home cancelled surgery till this coming Wednesday. So yes I have been going mental estresed. Also worry about my exam which is next Sat. I am just a mess. Now I login and see this picture of milkyway s pair of siasor been in her body. WHAT THE HELL?

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    Milkyway, can you tell me in which hospital this was done to you? I am thinking if there is some universe this should be prevented from happening to another patient. That ps should lose her rights to perform other surgeries, this is a neglect and it should have never happen. :( I will find names of firms you can call and inquire. :( please stay strong. 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    toronto general hospital

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    OMG, I will Pm you. I am so sorry you had this happen : ( 

    Hope you can be heard. And prevent other people from even seen that Ps, I don't care who it was if it was the nurse or whom but when they close you up they should have check and also you have been complaining about that pain and discomfort all these time and they still did nothing. Plus they cut you now open right there to extract scissor out. OK never mind I will Pm you. 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    anybody feel discomfort after Diep Reconstruction after eating meal.

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    Milkyaway I am still trying to understand, you just told me the name of the doctor and I need bb and life and the others to know your Ps is the same horrible doctor that made a change of plans during my surgery and now I am been fix by another Ps. 

    guys can you believe this???? I am so upset it's not even possible to express how I feel. :( 

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    Enerva - Am I understanding correctly?  Milky's PS is the same PS that you had - the one who used the wrong size implants?  WTH?

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    yessss, WTH, is right. I send milky a # for legal advice it's not coincidence, that is a bad doctor and i wish no body goes to her. I myself have no intention of seen her ever again. I told her that to her face, and I wish milkyway gets out of her care soon. I will give her all the support if she needs me. UNBELIEVABLE!!!  When she told me the hospital I was kind of thinking wow two bad ps in there??  Now I know it's just one. The same one,  where is Bb?  Wait till bb, reads this. 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    Enerva you should be thankfull that she is not your dr .she left her instruments in pt body .i told her last time make sure u have ur diamond ring in ur finger i wont give u back if u left in my abdomen

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    She was my PS and i suggest you never see her again. I am so piss about what she did to you that it brings back what she did to me so i will report her to the Canadian Medicine Association, plus i will write a letter to the hospital regarding my own experience. I am here for you if you need me to go with you to your appointments.  I have names and fax # of other PS for you when you are ready. 

    I really hope you get well soon , its enough what we had to overcome to deal with negligent PS. ;( 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    thanks a lot Enerva once i am healed emotionally and physically we will try to meet.when i had my recon in nov i said to my srlf this s my last surgery .i am n shock i took 3 courses now im working on my assingment i made food coz tom i will go for xray n ultrasound .God knows what will that shows.

    had my ultrasound in milton that shows little calcification around stitches thats it.i will go and see her technician tooo.

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    Ok keep positive, hope the ultrasound will be ok.

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    Milky - I hope your ultrasound shows that everything else is OK.  This is just unbelievable.  I'm also amazed at the fact that the two of you (Milky & Enerva) just so happen to be on the same message forum and can share information with each other.  Coincidence or fate? - I don't know.  But it's a good thing that you both are here.  Now something can be done about it. 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    hope sooo

    But i m having severe pain .she will  call me when she get report

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    Milway keep me.posted you remember I live close to you. If you need me or need help going to the appointment or anything give me a call. Life you are so right it must be fate. ;) 

    My sister surgery is tmw at 3pm if her blood pressure is under control. I am eating my nails again. 

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    thank you  Enerva

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    BB, this is for you!!!!

    image

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    lol I took the picture from the insomnia tread. I knew it could make you smile. well even today my sister blood pressure is still no under control :( tmw is the big day so now she must see a cardiology to take action as per her blood pressure. If not the Dr. Won't do it. anyway, I LL keep you all posted. 

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    BB, I am happy you are having a beer. Lol pls try not to smoke. I am sure having someone to just hangout can help ;) 

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    omg, I was at the insomnia tread, and just trying to catch up reading posts and then I read someone said people who are estrogen + should avoid flaxseed WTH???

    I love flaxseed ShockedShocked

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    i am ignoring it, sorry but I love the benefits of flaxseed specially the tea ☕ so I can't stop. 

    I am such an ignorant, I never read about estrogen it's just so much to not to eat this or that. I am going to keep my eating routine as it is. I am so happy I finally weigh 59 kl so close to my usual which was 56 or 57 kl before bc. :) I am feeling a bit better about my health even though I have some weird pain on my rightside. I am sure is the capsule contraction so if my new Ps opens me up he will help it. 

    How is everyone? 

    Milky how was your ultrasound? 

    Hope all ok

    I am back to my book now :) may be gone till Saturday after the exam. Have a great end of the week ;)

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    BB - Glad you found a friend to see concerts with.  :-)

    E - If we listened to all the advice, we probably would never eat at all.  Because the advice keeps changing.  First, they tell us something is good for us; then they tell us it causes cancer.  It's difficult to keep up with the ever-changing advice.

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    lmao,  I agree Happy

    Besides I think it's not like I consum a lot of flaxseed. I am loca, I wasn't the health store and asked about something to bust my immune system, so I got this drops and also oregano oil. Lol taste like hell lol 

    I will give it a try since I have been getting infections and it may be due to having low immune system. At least that's what I figure. 

    My sister is taking new blood pressure med. And so far surgery next week 

    Here is a picture of these drops

    image

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited June 2014

    hi Enerva they will give report in 4 days still having pain.i took 3 courses so next week is mid term .assingments.

    Thanks girls for your love

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited June 2014

    sorry I have been trying to study and was not able to come out for air till now, it's past 1 am and offcourse I took now a sleeping pill cuz I could stay up all night but I better sleep. Today I realized I did not have any lunch then had a soup for dinner. It seams I have not gained my appetite back at all. 

    bb, yes Milky knows I am here if she needs me. 

    milky I wish you good luck with your school assignment. Hope the pain goes under control soon,  do you take anything for pain? Go to your family doctor if you have no improved cuz it's better to have someone assist you regarding that pain. I still take pain killers. I get sharp pain around my implants. 

    Hope you feel well soon.

    I have one more day to study so, won't be here till Saturday evening. 

    Be good and I LL report back to base in two days lol 

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    Milky - I hope the pain subsides soon and is completely gone by your midterms.  I had extreme abdominal surgery, and the pain was severe, but it subsided greatly within 4-5 days.  So, hopefully you won't be experiencing pain for very much longer.

    E - Hoping all goes well for your sister this time around.  And I hope those drops work for you.

    To all - Have a good day.  I might not be able to check in again this weekend, so I hope the weekend is good for all of you.

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited June 2014

    E - Just saw your last post now.  Yes - lol - this forum has become our base now, hasn't it?  We all report in.  (lol)  Some seem to have walked off base, though.  I hope they're doing well.