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far_from_home
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8 years ago
Thanks ladies for letting me into this most exclusive club and i promise to be grateful for all your shared experiences and honor you all. As the name says im a Aussie living on the other side of the world facing a double mastectomy and diep procedure. Its lonely and scary as the family is back home, so im here to learn and feel like im not on the other side of the world.
Am an ovarian cancer veteran at 29 and now am facing the handy work of the Braca 2 gene,  at 42 sooo can i  i click my heels and say there is no place like home?
Surgery on Monday and admittance this sun, any last minute tips???
Am hoping that through this group i can arm myself with the knowledge of how its done and read your stories of inspiration.
Thank you again
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    MoiraC
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    8 years ago
    @far_from_home -thinking of you on the other side of the world and sending you all good wishes on this part of your journey. Seems like you are a fighter and have come through some pretty tough struggles so far. Go well 
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    far_from_home
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    8 years ago
    Thanks very much iserbrown , i was just looking for the what to pack list and here you suggested it, appreciate it
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    iserbrown
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    8 years ago
    @far_from_home

    Crumbs!  Excellent that you have found this forum and I am sure as the day goes on there will be others come on to wish you all the best!  

    A couple of links for some reading:

    https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/additional-resources.html

    Their information sheets will give you a clue on packing for hospital and what to expect in recovery

    Within the forum here is a tag to click "Groups" 

    http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction

    ask to join as it is a private group and there's lots of support based around where you are at and your surgery

    Take care and best wishes for your upcoming surgery and recovery, sending you a virtual hug 
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