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Anonymous
10 years ago

10 sleeps to go

Hi to all,

only 10 sleeps left until my DIEP flap transfer, and I'm fit, well and ready to roll. In February my mammogram was clear on my one and only, and yesterday I had an appointment with my rads oncologist who was also happy with my health, saying that it was the best time to have the surgery.

Ive been swimming and waking, and going to the gym, so I'm as fit as I can be for the surgery, and hope that this will help me to recover better.

Ive got mixed emotions about the whole thing, mostly positive thoughts and a few nerves. Will be happy to put my breast prosthesis "Bertha" back into her "boob box" for the last time. 

My husband, kids and my friends have all been awesome through the last year and a bit, and are still good for a laugh and a cuddle when required. Here's to a week of it, let's get the job done.

Sending you all a big cuddle, and lots of thanks for your great support and fellowship along the way.

Cheers and lots of love, Trace ????????????

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  • rowdy's avatar
    rowdy
    Member
    9 years ago

    I had my surgery at St Vincent's private and the staff were amazing. Having a sense of humour helps so much. 

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Thanks Honey, we're all part of a big team. I appreciate the wonderful support xxxx ??????

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    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Hi Rowdy, nice to see your post. Our daughter lives in Blackburn, so my hubby and I will hang out there through the process. Having the surgery at St Vincent's Private. 

    Glad you like Berthas name, I also have a "Bathing 'Bertha" for my bathers, so it has a bag that it lives in. 

    My surgeon gave me the job of naming my new breast. As I was well endowed at high school, my nickname was "Bubbles" so have decided have that as the name my new breast. Gotta have a sense of humour about these things.

    Sending you a big cuddle right back ??????

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    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Sounds like you are more than ready to face this next phase! 

    Wishing you all the very best!

    youre always sending supportive messages to all of us, so take ours in and use them as more strength! 

    Love and light for easy recovery and beautiful days

    xx 

    Tracy

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    rowdy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Trace good to hear you are on the countdown. I love how you named your prostheisis a name, love the name Bertha. Have you arranged for somewhere to stay while n Melbourne, where are you having your surgery? 

    Sending you a hug xxx

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    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Thanks Anita, glad to hear that you're on the way to. Cuddles right back at you xxxx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Thanks Jane, will try to post some updates for everyone. Just wanting to get it all done now. Onward and upward xxxx

     

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    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Thanks Christine for your support xxx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Thanks Lyn for your lovely wishes xxx