new and future flat sister, with questions
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Morning lovely ladies,
I feel like I need to write an essay so will break it down into short posts and post a few.
I had my ablation yesterday. It was day surgery so not too traumatic. Got there at midday, they called me through, got changed, then you are asked to wait in a very uncomfortable waiting room. Got seen by a nurse, doctor and anaesthetist. All was fine, my temp was up but it was so friggin hot in the hospital, I'm not surprised really. When I saw the anaesthetist I did warn her about my awful lack of veins and did get a bit upset but she said she would find one somewhere! I kept my sleeve on my LE arm just so they remembered not to stick anything in there or do blood pressure or anything. They ended up going to my leg for BP as they are always too worried with a BMx.
So I was 2nd on the list and got called into the anaesthetic room about 2.15pm. The lovely anaesthetist came and in and tried 7 different places to get a vein. She went for my wrist (so painful) inside and then the side where you have a little bone sticking out! I think she got my bone, I screamed. Then she tried various other places and eventually got one near my elbow. I was sobbing, it was like a flash back thing. When I had my infection and they were trying to get 1000mg of antibiotics in me 4 times a day, they tried for 7 hours to get every member of every medical team trying to get veins and they just kept collapsing. So now I have none left at all even in my feet!!!!! I have one more sx to go to do my nub on my chest and my angel wing on my right hand side. Once that's done, I never ever want another operation.......I'm done!
The ablation all went well and I woke up at 3.30pm, so not under long and then back to the ward and I was out by 6pm. I requested no morphine so I wasn't sick and just went with ibruprofen and paracetemol. The pain has been minimal and I don't appear to be losing much from down below. I have a week off work, so will be chilling and resting. Fingers crossed for no more periods or at least no more pain. They don't want to see me for another 6 months to see if it's worked!
Gramwe - Oh my god the baby is adorable. You must be so happy. Your DD looks beautiful and well. Great story of the birth. Bless her!
GrammaB and ndgirl - Those icicles are incredible. We don't get anything like that. I'll dig out a pic of our worst snow and post it, you'll laugh, it's nothing and the whole county grinds to a halt. We don't know we're born.
Fiaranch - I love that picture and yes it's my cleaning to a tee too!!!!
I'll also post some tatt pics of mine too. Got none on my chest yet but I'll show you my most recent!
I'm going to reply to bobo in a separate post!
Hi and hugs to everyone else, I've got some catching up to do so I will do that and reply forthwith!!!!!
Lots of love,
Viv xxxxx
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Bobo sweetie, I cried when I read your post. You are in such turmoil and it's so difficult to know how your kids are going to react. My boys were 14 when I had my mx and I was so worried about their reaction. They didn't talk to me much about it, just wanted to know I was going to be okay. I had my surgery, one of them was dying to see what they looked like (I had temp implants) and the other one didn't. So that was fine. 10 days later and the infection came. I had to call the paramedics because I was just so ill and they came just as the boys were going to school. I had to send them for their 'normal' day and I was lying on the sofa with an oxygen mask on etc. To me that must have been horrific and it haunted me for months. They came to see me that night in the hospital and I was really unwell. Again all those images in my head haunted me! They saw me cry when my veins failed, they saw me cry in pain, again I was haunted for them.
I eventually went to see a counsellor as I couldn't cope anymore. This was about a year later. She asked to see the boys. The one who chats to me about it when he wants to didn't want to go, James. Mathew who never talks about anything, did want to. Interesting. I was scared of what he was going to say. The counsellor asked me to describe the horrific moments I thought had affected him which were what I described above. He said that although it upset him and he was worried he in no way would have described them as horrific. Interesting I thought. Their perception is obviously very different to my own. What they had seen as awful and upsetting, I had felt they were going to see as scarring them for life. They completely accept what has happened and they have just been told they got A's for their first batch of exams. They are incredible kids and I'm so proud.
What I want to say to you is that your beautiful girl is a lot younger than my boys and yes you are right, the scars may upset her and scare her BUT she won't remember all this and she will grow up thinking what an amazing strong Mummy she has. She will love you for whatever happens to you but she will be most grateful to have you here. Kids are resilient and stronger than we think. Talk to her and she will be fine, trust me. I know EXACTLY where you are coming from I really do.
As for you PS worries, I agree with all you have been told so far by the other lovely ladies here. You do what is right for you because if you are happy your Princess will be happy.
Lots of love to you bobo, you are an amazing strong woman.
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Now onto the tattoos. Here is my latest! I do have the pink ribbon but I must say I am not a particular pink ribbon fan. I love the colour pink not for bc though!!!!
Sorry these pics are huge!!!!
By the way my dad went flippin mental, he hates my tattoos, I have a few!!!!! Eek!
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Hi girls, sorry I haven't posted in a while, still reading though!
Vivtwins, thanks for the pics, we all loooove pics, don't we?! Thanks for your words to Bobo, you are very thoughtful.
Bobo, I am now 2 months from uni, and my children DS is 12, and DD is 10, haven't yet seen my scars full on. I spoke about it to DD after coming home from hosp, I too was scared to show them. I said that the docs had to remove one of my "boobs" to help me. She said thats ok mum, I don't have any boobs, you can pretend you are 10, just like me. It made me tear up, she sounded so ok with it, but as I say she hasn't totally seen the whole scar yet. You just want to protect your children, don't you?
Love the pics of the new baby, precious!
Also love the icicle pics, they are amazing, they look so pretty, but I am sure they are dangerous too. And kitties!
Hoping you get into your kayak soon, M, thx for all of your wonderful pics also. I will have to find out how to post some too!
I am over my infection, and have stopped needing aspirations. If I had known how long that would go on, I think I would have left the drains in longer. This week I am going to look at foobs, yay! My remaining is small, so it's not really noticeable, but I think I will get one for certain tops. If I had a double, I think it would be easier to go flat, but with remaining, I feel a bit lopsided, clothes don't fit right anymore, making it look more obvious.
Hi to everyone, Zills, wrenn, nd, Gramwe, prb, who have I missed. I think I need to write a list of names, so I don't leave anyone, I so don't want to upset any of you fantastic ladies, you are all such a great support to everyone.
Dawn xxxx
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Ahhhh. Bobo. Sorry no one has a crystal ball. Would a magic 8 ball help? Have you thought about sitting everyone down and talking about it? Get a marker to show them the new scar. Let them draw on you. Might be very enlightening. At least it would be fun. Are you ticklish?
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Hello Viv and Dawney great to see you back.
t is pouring rain here this morning and chilly. It's funny how quickly you can sense the change of season. The light is a little different. I am thinking about how may leaves I will have to rake this year. Just over 60 big bags last year, who knows!
Morning Zills, I wonder how our Bobo is today? M x
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Calm and cold afternoon. Spent an hour clearing a path on the front deck and the concrete pad in front of garage. Lots of snow piled up all over. It will be cold and possibly snow tomorrow, but on Monday it will warm up and rain, for a couple of days. Geeesh, that will end up in more flooding!!!! Arrgh!
Wren, I saw a picture of a morning glory tattoo and have it saved in a folder in Evernote along with the ones above. It was lovely too.
Spookie, if I do finally go through with it, any tattoo I get will be a lot more simple than any of the above ones. I'm thinking of trying out a henna one just to make sure I will like something there.
Thanks Fia, I have seen several pages of mastectomy tats on Pinterest. Hadn't seen that one. I love the photo. Yeah, normal sort of took a left turn some time last summer!!
Ariom, thanks for all the info! I'm still in investigative mode as far as the tattoo goes. I did ask my MO and he said it was fine at any time. I hadn't heard the 2 to 5 year wait time. But I'm just starting my research. Can you send me some links to where you got your info? I'd appreciate it. I am going to look for something in the instant henna to give it a try.
The lady in the commercial reminded me of something my visiting nurse told me. She was seeing an older woman, don't know/remember what for. Apparently in her youth, she had a rose tattooed on one breast. As gravity/nature ran its course the rose was so stretched out you couldn't tell what it was any more! The nurse had to ask her!
Ok, posting this as there is another whole page to catch up on.
Hugs for everyone!
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Hi Viv!! Glad everything went well with the ablation! That is tough about your veins. Hope they will get a bit of a rest before your next sx. I'll cross my fingers for no more periods for you too! I love your tat!! It is beautiful! The one on your arm looks nice too from what little shows in the photo.
The icicles are still growing, but if it warms up too much next week, they'll be history quickly.
Hi dawny, nice to see you back! Glad to hear infection is gone and you are healed enough to go foob shopping!!
Ariom, rain is the worst possible thing that could happen here right now. It is going to melt the snow too fast and I'll be flooded again.
Next week at least the nights will still be below freezing so that will help a bit, but not much.((((bobo)))) thinking of you.
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GrammaB you must be so fit, to be able to do all that shoveling! I don't think I could do an hour of that, I would have to have a nap, and I would be sore for days after!. I hope you don't have any flooding, that would be no fun at all. I think it is a good idea to try the henna first, in case you decide you don't like it, or you would prefer it smaller/larger etc.
M, we havnt had your rain, maybe it's coming later. My DH is doing a triathlon in Melbourne today, so be nice if it waited until after that, although I'm sure he will be finished by now, as he left home at 4:30 am to get there! Made enough noise to wake the street, our dog thought it was time to get up and play, geesh !
Hi everyone! Hope you have a good day! xxx
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Hi Dawny, it must be Triathalon day, we have one too. All the streets were closed and the foreshore had a big stage with hundreds of bikes and men in speedos LOL
The rain was early this morning, but it turned out lovely and sunny for the race. I took Dex down to the yacht club for a walk to check the boat, and then came back along the beach. It was lovely with a nice breeze.
Colin decided to get up later today, but Dex didn't seem to get that, he was sitting looking at me waiting at our normal get up time. I could feel his eyes boring into me!LOL So I didn't get a sleep in.
Viv, I am so sorry you have such a rough time with your veins. I know how much those things can hurt, especially when they have to try and try again....yuck. Pleased that your procedure went ok, and that you're doing well.
gB, those icicles do look beautiful, but lethal! I hope you don't get rain, and that it just melts as it should.
Sorry gB, I don't have the links, I just googled Mastectomy Tattoos and I chatted on some Tattoo forums that I found at the same time. I also chatted with Mir, who was on the boards and had surgery at the same time as I did, but I haven't seen her for a long time. There are some Tattoos on the Scar Project too. I went into a Tattoo parlor in town and spoke to the owner, he wasn't keen on tattooing over scars and said he though it should be a couple of years too.
It's strange that here are so many differing opinions about the safe time to Tattoo, I think, if you can have nips Tattooed on, what's the difference? I suppose actual scar tissue is different to skin, and if there is swelling, I guess it could make something look wonky if it suddenly the swelling went down.
Bobo looked into all this recently because she intended to have a chest tattoo, she may have more info. M x
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Viv, If you know they're going to want a vein, start drinking double or triple the water about 3 days beforehand. I know they pull the liquid before surgery, but you might be able to get them large enough to hit. If possible, have them use a butterfly needle. Might not be possible for anesthetic, but fine for ordinary blood draws. I've had that agonizing experience too, so big hugs.
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GrammaB,
Where in the Sierras of CA did you live? I lived in Twin Lakes on the east side of the Sierras at 7,000 feet altitude, above Bridgeport and Hwy 395. Loved it there. And, yes, had to shovel driveway and use a chain saw in the forest to cut dead and fallen trees into logs. Learned to split logs in hills above Santa Barbara the years before Twin Lakes when I lived on a 500 acre ranch.
Now, Ariom, you cannot do any of this activity, as fun and adventurous as it sounds, until those scars are settled in and won't expand with crazy activity. Your kayak does indeed sound wonderful. But it will wait. Actually, you seem so sensible that Inam sure you will not stretch your dog ear correction until it is out of danger.
HollyBoo
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Gramwe,
Thanks for the details of your daughter's amazing birthing story. Hope she does not realize there are a lot of strangers who have been waiting for that adorable little bundle she is holding. SO adorable.
And, yes, I can only imagine the excitement, fears, and wide mouth joy participating in your daughter giving birth to the next generation.
HollyBoo
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The posting of gramwe's granddaughter's picture has me thinking about how open this site is. Anyone can 'google' our names and find all the posts/pictures we've put out here.
Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I have worked in IT all my life, and keeping data secure is a big deal in our world. The internet gives us all a sense of anonymity, but we are only anonymous up to a point.
This is such a great group of women..and because it is so special, I think most of us feel secure in sharing some pretty personal information. We tend to forget that the rest of the world is out there, harvesting data and storing it for whatever purpose they deem fit.
I'm not trying to freak people out, and I don't know why this has suddenly hit me... Lord knows I have poured my soul out to you all more than once...but it is something we should give some thought to.
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PRB, you're right, we should not post our names, or anything identifying, but sometimes we slip. And some of us don't care. You can always delete a post if you feel like it. I should probably delete the one that contains the name of my PS. But I put that in because I hoped M would write him a scathing letter like no other he had ever seen.
Just to straighten up the record, I have NO PLANS to get a chest tattoo. I must say, GB, you are a badas$ to be planning for that. And Viv, your kind words have meant so much to me, I have read them many times. I must say, you are so so adorable and smiley! You are our adorable badas$! I take your words about the children to heart.
Hanging on by my fingernails. Don't really know what to do. Our Z suggested a cheer up to me today -- that I could go to Vinnie. She was thinking for one of those chest tattoos, but I took it to mean a hidden tattoo somewhere. The thought of that is somewhat cheering. I am hoping she will meet me at NOLA. When it gets warmer. I need something to look forward to.
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Bobo - at the very least, you should call your insurance and fight to go to another surgeon. With your history with this surgeon, they just might make an exception for you.
I had a friend who's insurance wouldn't let her husband go outside their network for prostrate cancer. She finally convinced them to let him go to a large cancer center 300 miles away.
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Last night was beautiful and I needed the peace and quiet. The baby peed on the floor twice, once in the potty. She wouldn't keep her diaper on. Panties are too big. Plumbers crack. Plus I changed 2 or 3 wet diapers in three hours. I couldn't wait to get out.
My faithful boys went walking with me. Started out with Firebob and his brothers. His step sibilings joined us halfway.
It was about 50. The birds were chirping goodnight, geese landing in the pond, owl hooting in the trees. Fed the horses peppermints, admired the babies. One mare left to foal. I was gone for two hours!
Today different story. Cold, grey, raining. Supposed to change over to snow and ice to rival 03 storm. We lost power for 7 days but I did work. It's supposed to hit tonight so I'm assuming I will have two munchkins tomorrow. No appts but Livestrong.
Laundry done, dishes done, shopping done. Need to make some chili. Of course have paperwork to do but don't dare try with kids in house. Still tired but napped yesterday and today.
Good luck bobo. Always up for road trip. Don't care where tattoo is.
I'm assuming storm is heading for ldesim. Let's hope it's the last one this year.
Wouldn't mind seeing some fit men in speedos. Don't see how they do a triathlon.
Yes PRB we bare our souls here. I think the mods keep a pretty tight lid on confidentiality. I'm not worried. I'm not stalker material. Not sure bald and boobless is attractive to anyone.
FIA. Have you heard of fly lady? She's an organizing guru. I have good intentions and the baby keeps me hopping.
Going to start dinner and wait for the news. The weathermen get very excited.
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Morning all, Sorry Bobo, I thought it was a chest Tattoo you were investigating. I don't know where I got that from.
How good would that be, if you and Zills could catch up, gosh I wish I still had my travel rights, I'd come meet up too.
I had no idea you wanted me to write to that Ahole PS, I would be happy to write a scathing account of how we all feel about his treatment of you! Oh yeah!
I am sorry you are still conflicted Bobo, I feel so bad for you. This just isn't how this is supposed to be. Confidence in your surgeon is an absolute must. I have been thinking about you so much, but can't think of anything else that would help you. I just hope that Wednesday will come, you'll have the surgery and you'll do really well, then iif there is any more needing done it will just be a simple fix. Mx
PRB, yes, I know what you mean about the anonymity and the sharing of stuff here. I am not too concerned either.
Zills, that walk sounds like magic! But the weather is just so extreme there!
There were plenty of good looking men in lycra here yesterday, hundreds of them!
Today is quiet and quite grey, we are in for some rain. I am finally getting the lawns mowed today before the topdressing goes in.
Hollyboo, you're so right! I am terribly impatient, but I do know what's what and wouldn't risk any injury. Colin is my first consideration. I have had nearly 2 weeks off from doing any of my heavy duties with him. His attendant care girls have picked up lots of extra hours of stuff the I usually do for him. I start back doing my normal routine tomorrow, so it won't be long till I can get out on the water, weather permitting. It has just been hard to see that pretty blue Kayak sitting in the garden, and to see the girls out in their Kayaks, waving to me! LOL
Hi Wren, how is the back going? Much improved, I hope! M x
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Ooooo just about to go to bed with images of lots of men in Lycra!!!!!!!
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Sleep tight! I wish I'd taken pictures now! M x
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Haha yes please do next time
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Well, it has been snowing all day so far. Temp 21°F and probably not going any further. About 3" of new snow so today is another shoveling day. I have to get the garbage up to the road too. Temps supposed to go up into the low 40's starting tomorrow and last most of the week, there is just too much snow on the ground now for all that warm weather!!
dawny, not sure one would call me "fit" I just have to do what I have to do to stay safe when I go outside. I have bad knees and bad back issues that would not at all be helped by a fall on the ice.
Ariom, OK, thanks, I'll just keep on googling. I wonder why so many different time frames? I don't have LE and sure don't want to invite it in, so will have to really look at that too. Good point about the nips tattoos. I need to talk to DD about it some.
hollyboo, I lived in Arnold, on HWY 4 at 4400' on the north facing slope so was always snowy and it was wet heavy snow. It is in the Stanislaus Forest so very little sun. My late DH and I did lots of backpacking down in the Bridgeport area. That was our jumping off point for many, many week or 10 day backpack trips. Beautiful area!!
PRB, yes there are risks posting private things and it is up to each of us to decide just how far we will go. There is a gal on this board that regularly goes back and deletes most of her posts for just that reason. For that reason, I don't participate in any of the social network sites. I have a Twitter account, under a anonymous name but don't tweet at all, just read the posts of people I follow. I have googled both my forum name and my real name many times and there is precious little about me out there and that is how I like it!
bobo, I am so still in the beginning stages of this tattoo journey, I am not sure how it will end. I really do want something at least at the middle of my chest that will peek out of lower neckline shirts. If I have to just have the natural shape of my scars be part of the design, that may be what I'll do. But for now, still researching.
Sending you prayers and positive energy! (((bobo)))
Well I need to get out and shovel.
Hugs for everyone!
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Yikes! Lots of new posts while I was writing, I just take too long to write and get distracted so easily!! Will be back in a while to catch up.
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Another hour of shoveling snow this afternoon. I'm starting to feel a mini Claw. It doesn't last long, it is almost a tickle at first but then has an almost "evil" feel to it. Long thin claws reaching over my shoulder touching my scar. It is like a warning "this is what I can do and if you aren't careful, it will be a lot worse". Fortunately it passes quickly.
I thought there would be a lot of new posts when I came back, it has been quiet here.
Zills, so glad you got to have a peaceful walk. And today you were a whirlwind, getting all those chores done!! I'm not really worried about what I post here either. When I googled my forum name the only thing that came up that was actually me was my blood sugar chart from the diabetes forum. Yeah, I don't think I am stalker material either....
Ariom, my, my, men in lycra. Geesh, if I wasn't so tired, I'd be enjoying the mental picture. I have complete faith in you that you won't risk any harm to your new incision.
Sweet dreams Viv!!
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Hi gB! You describe the Claw so well! That is just how it felt to me too! Like it as lurking, waiting for me to overdo it!
All this shoveling must be good exercise for you, but out in the cold for an hour at a time must be awful.
I have just had an hour in the spa! I made Colin put on his glasses to make sure there wasn't the slightest possibility of any opening in my incision, but he assured me it is sealed tight. So I put on the stereo and heated the spa up to 38c and zoned out for an hour. Very nice, but the wind picked up and it was freezing when I got out. I'll try to get in earlier in the day tomorrow. We have a week of temps in the 20's with sun, so perfect weather. I am going to enjoy it before it gets too cool for me.
I called up about a Yoga class that starts on Wednesday, just beginners, so I can manage that ok. It is just down the road in the same place that we have the Pink Ladies meetings, so easy to get to.
The garden is almost presentable again, what a difference a good mow makes, and topdressing to fill in all the trenches. I put in 4 more lovely Cocos Palms and some more Sacred Bamboo, so that should give some great color.
Take care M x
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Ooooo the spa sounds lovely! I could do with some of that! I'm in bed today after overdoing it yesterday! You'd think I may have learnt by now but no. You are sensible though M and sound like you know what your body is doing. You'll be in that kayak before you know it.
I spoke to my friend in Canberra yesterday on Skype and she said that the temp had gone down some now. Its weird how its now coming into your autumn and its our spring. There are some flowers appearing and the temp is a bit warmer. This is my favourite time of year.
GrammaB you must be careful. I know what you mean too. I always get claw feelings on my lymphy side but not my non lymphy side. Is there any news of let up of your snow? Keep me posted on your tattoo investigation. I'm really thinking about mine again but need nub on my chest removed and dog ear then I'm all systems go!!! Exciting!
Bobo I'm glad what I wrote was helpful. I just wanted to share my experience with you of my boys. I really want to just give you a huge hug and tell you it wil be ok! I think I've found everyone else more difficult to deal with than myself! My poor dad is another story!
I googled my user name and I've got quite a few things but twitter is protected as is Facebook and things! My rule is never to put anything online I wouldn't want my kids, dad or boss to see! It's been okay so far but I'm really not worth stalking!!!!! Haha!
Zils your walk sounded lovely and peaceful! I do love peace and ququiet
Sun's shining this morning but I'm going to stay in bed for a while! I feel quite sore and bloated today!
Love and hugs to all!
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Zills - 50 degrees? Lucky girl. Your day sounded great. It's currently -3 and we received 3-4 inches of snow over the weekend. Ugh. It looks like Christmas out there, but it's March! No one is snow blowing or clearing their walks etc. We are all in denial it seems. Someone said they heard we will be below normal for the next 3 months. I was bummed, until I realized I'll be able to wear layered clothes longer, so that's a good thing. I laughed about your stalker comment. Since my sx, I haven't been as concerned about closing the blinds! If they want to look at this... pfffft. On second thought, my mini-boob might be something to gawk at. I might qualify as a sideshow at the county fair..."step right up, see the woman with the mini boob!".
Yesterday wasn't a good day for me...my poor body is taking a licking but keeps on ticking! First I hurt my back folding clothes of all things. Leaned over to get something out of the basket and *zip* something gave way in my back. Then, 5 minutes later, I whacked my elbow/funny bone on the frame of the door. Seriously, I swear to you all, I am not a klutz, but I sure seem to be one lately! I howled when I hit that darn funny bone and was quite the sight I'm sure as I limped around the house holding my arm. Wounded soldier I am, but my back is much better today!
Just looked at the clock. 2 weeks ago right now I was getting in the car going for my surgery. It sure is nice to be able to wake up in the morning without that horrible scared feeling in the pit of my stomach. Things have gone really well I'd say. Still have some tightness in my chest, and some odd pains in my side and back, but for the most part, I feel pretty good. Having a hard time sleeping more than 4 hours at a time for some reason... and still very tired throughout the day, but I've never been high energy, so I'm not surprised. As far as the emotional side of all this...remember how concerned I was about that??? Well, I keep waiting for the sadness to hit...like when will my brain finally realize what happened..but so far so good. I look at my incision regularly and gently massage the whole area like you all told me to do. I think that really does help. I suppose the next big hurdle will be when I finally try to wear a bra with a foob and see how my clothes fit. I saw on one site a foob that sticks on with silicone? Has anyone tried one of those?
Hi to everyone. Thinking of you Bobo and hoping for the best.
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Hello PRB, Ouch! I am sorry about your accidental injuries, and hope they are feeling better.
Doesn't the time fly, 2 weeks already! You've done so well!
I know that feeling, like waiting for the other shoe to drop. I had people telling me that the emotional stuff would hit me soon. Fortunately, for me, it never did and I kept moving forward.
I couldn't wait to have my fitting and get my first Prosthesis, in fact I was at the fitter 1 week after my surgery, only to be shooed away and told not to return till at least 6 weeks post op. I made do with a softee and the modesty pads out of and Ahh Bra.
The silicone Contact that you speak of, was something I thought I couldn't live without, ndgirl was the same. We both got them, but they can't be used for at least 6 months, till everything is completely healed. I have barely worn mine, and I don't think ndgirl has worn hers as much as she thought she would either, but she'll fill you in on that one.
There are padded double side tape that can be used to attach normal silicone Prosthesis too. You'll be amazed just how many different foobs are available. I have put together quite a collection of foobs with different weights and made from different materials.
Take it easy, it is very early days yet, the strange sensations and the tightness will improve. You'll find clothes that feel right and you'll find a foob that's right for you.
It's all just part of getting used to the New Normal! Hugs to you...M x
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Hey M. I knew if anyone would know about those contact foobs it would be you
I did order some kind of form thingee before my surgery that should fit into a bra. Honestly, I barely looked at it when it arrived because it was before my surgery and I didn't want to think about it, so not sure how it will all work. I also ordered a mx bra before the surgery, but don't even know where I put it. My mind was a bit cluttered before the sx.I've spent a little time looking at what's available...there's a lot! Those bras with the foobs built in look interesting. I will wait until I'm properly measured before I start buying stuff....I have this bad habit of not sending stuff back if it doesn't fit.
Happy Monday. Off into the tundra I go to drive my daughter to school.
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Well I have your alls sadness. Woke up in the middle of the night and had to get up. Dreaming about dancing at my kids wedding. Boy's was good but had an oxygen tank at hers.
Not sure why. Told its normal but I hate it. I walk, I nap, I eat decent, take my meds. Cookies my only downfall. Tried to find some Bach's rescue remedy but coop doesn't carry them anymore. Don't want to increase Effexor.
Any suggestions?
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