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PennyK

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12. Ah, tests

Thu Aug 18, 2016, 07:27 PM

Aug 2016

I think they keep it cold because I THINK it's supposed to discourage infection...I THINK.
I was told today that I will have my mastectomy next Friday (not tomorrow), and that because I'm on a blood thinner (long story), my plastic surgeon will want to wait until I go off it to do reconstruction. That means that I'm going to have to wear a fake boobie for a year. Bummer.
Anyway, I'm going to do a lot of supplies-collecting in the next few days, some yummy cooking, and a trip out of town to the nearest Joann's (sewing is my hobby) and also to TooJays, a pretend Jewish deli for a pastrami sandwich. Sounds like I'll be in recovery for a while, so I'd better have fun while I can! Going to be a long time 'til I can get to New York for the real thing...although I can possibly bribe my sister to bring some goodies when she visits next month.

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I unofficially qualified for this group early last month... [View all] dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 OP

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"the good Benadryl"??? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #2

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"people with a little extra weight to spare did better in treatment " dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #4

Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. alfredo Aug 2016 #5

So sorry, dixiegrrrl PennyK Aug 2016 #6

I am stockingup on Progresso Hearty chicken Soup, it tastes great. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #7

Boost and Ensure shakes PennyK Aug 2016 #8

I was bluntly told I am going to lose my hair after about 12 days. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #9

I can relate! PennyK Aug 2016 #10

Well, I am in SW Alabama so know too well the heat and humidity. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #11

Ah, tests PennyK Aug 2016 #12

First 10 days after mastectomy were not much fun dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #13

Thanks for that info PennyK Aug 2016 #14

The drain containers were a PITA. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #15

Wow, I had shingles a year ago PennyK Aug 2016 #16

The trick to the shower dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #17

Sorry to read you found your way to this group ... slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #18

Thank you. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #19

Best wishes, Dixiegrrrrl True Dough Aug 2016 #20

Thank you for the good wishes..... dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #21