Wow, a new word. What is a tramogram and how does it differ from a mammogram? I just had my tram done in February so am interested in Kathy's question too. Congrats to TruBlu on your 7 yr...
I had my lift at the same time as the tram. I want to get the rest of it done before July 1st as that is when my insurance starts over. That will be 4 months after the surgery. I think it is healing...
Oh, I forgot to tell Bernadette that I'm so sorry the seroma is coming back! I hope you don't have an ongoing problem with it like I do with the lymphedema! It sucks. Kim...
The "fine tuning" is the nipple reconstruction, taking out the tiny little lumps of scar tissue that developed along my abdomin incision (they don't hurt but they feel weird. There's 2 of them), and...
Wow, I'm glad that you feel good enough to go back to work! I hope it went well today. I also hope you don't have any more bumps in the road. I went back to work 1/2 days after 6 weeks because I was...
I have a couple of little "hard lumps" along my abdominal incision. My PS said that they were little sacs of fat that got trapped in the incision. Is that the same thing as a seroma? They don't...
I'm very relieved that they have finally found something to give you relief even though you had to endure another surgery. Here's to hoping you just continue to get stronger and stronger from now on....
Bernadette, I am SO sorry that you aren't doing very well. You were superwoman there for awhile and you will be again. Hang in there and take it easy on yourself. I know it's hard to be idle but your...
Oh Bernadette, I so hope that you are doing better. It is really hard when you are sick along with the weakness from the surgery. I haven't seen any posts from you so I hope that just means that you...
I'm so happy that you are doing so well. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be either so I'm glad that you're having the same luck. I can't believe that you don't have to wear a girdle! I...
I missed your post about the surgery also. I'm glad it went well. Let us in on the details of how it is versus how you "thought it would be" if you feel up to it. I know that I could only type a...
My PS told me that I would be the same size after my lift but it looks smaller to me. I was thinking maybe that was because I am still so swollen on my new side. She told me that it would be another...
I live in Boise. Did you go back to work? How is that going? Kim...
Bernadette, Yes, it was truely easier than I thought although by no means "easy". I was just expecting so much more pain and trouble getting up and walking around. The doc said that she was surprised...
Bernadette, I'm doing great. Thanks for asking and caring! I am going back to work on Monday. Just under 6 weeks out. Only 1/2 days for now but I am feeling really good. I can certainly feel it when...
Bernadette, I hope your surgery went well and you are feeling okay. My thoughts are there with you. It is a hard road but you will do great. It is just a big relief to have that nasty cancer out of...
Sure am glad that they finally have you scheduled for your surgeries Bernadette. It is a really scary thing to think about but once it is behind you, you will be glad. I don't know about going back...
I had my surgery as scheduled and am sure glad it's over. I have to say though that it wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I am on the fast track to recovery and all looks great. Still am...
I feel so bad for you. This whole experience is stressful enough without all the run-around. I will be thinking peaceful thoughts and praying for you that there comes an opening sooner than March 7th...
Bernadette, I hope you got an "early next week" surgery appt. I know that the sooner the better for your peace of mind to get that junk out of your body! GOOD LUCK WITH EVERYTHING! I will be having...
Thanks Bernadette! I'll be on that PCE tomorrow to be with you at the surgeon's appointment! Good luck. If you have your surgery next Wednesday, we will be "under" together. That is the day I'm...
I'm sorry to sound ignorant, but what is the PCE you are all talking about ? Kim...
Good luck on Friday. We will all be thinking of you and praying that things go well. I'm glad that the news on the left breast was good. Kim...
Bernadette, I had my mast 3 years ago. I had to do more chemo and radiation after that, so they told me to wait a few years before I did any reconstruction. They had me get another bone scan, chest...
Bernadette, So sorry to hear the news. Good luck with everything. I hope the mast takes care of it and you can go on with your life. Kim...
I had major problems with AC, so they cut my cycles short (only had 2 instead of 3)and went right into the surgery. After the mast, I had 12 rounds of Taxatere and had many less problems. I did have...
Thinking good thoughts for you too! Kim...
Hi friends, I logged in to check on Bernadette and saw that she is having some other issues. Does that mean that her surgery was postponed or did she have it already? I hope that she is doing okay....
I just logged on to ask when your surgery date was and saw your post. I don't blame you for being scared either. I hope you get your answers soon. One question, is your skin on that breast kind of...
I can't believe that your doctor is giving you such a run-around when you obviously have taken such great notes on the changes and problems that your body is having. None of it "normal". Let alone...
I really enjoy reading some of the different posts. I'm glad I found this website. You guys sound like you have a ton of fun together and know each other so well. How great is that? Good luck with...
Bernadette, It's getting closer to your surgery. How are you feeling about your new PS? I'm getting really excited for my surgery in February but then get scared for a minute or two, then get excited...
Thanks for all the replies. Bev, I had asked to have a double mastectomy when I had my original surgery. The surgeon and oncologist agreed that that would not be the best option for some reason. I...
Hi, it's me again. I really don't know where to start with the questions. I guess I'd like to know what anyone else's experience with what to do before the surgery. Like; should I walk alot so that I...
Thank you for writing in to me. I really appreciate all the information and support that I can get. I had my mastectomy on Nov 17, 2003. I was told that I should wait at least 2 years after my last...
I have never written into one of these "chats" before. I am a brand new member that decided to write because I saw your chats about tram flap surgery. I am scheduled for February 7th to have it done....
Hi Kathy, I have never written into one of these "chats" before. I am a brand new member that decided to write because I saw your chats about tram flap surgery. I am scheduled for February 7th to...