After a decent nites' sleep and some conversations with a couple of smart women from breastcancer.org I got up this morning-dusted myself off and resisted the urge to watch tv and feel sorry for myself. I made a POO- ton of phonecalls. I found this one in Charleston. I left a message at 9am this morning.
A real person called me back before noon! Im elated! A nice woman named Jenny asked some questions and then she gave me a LOT of info. So here are the basics. Surgery timeframe-probably February. We'll be in Charleston a total of 10 days, mostly to ensure the success of the surgery- she says that its not about pain management- more about taking care of the reconstructed areas during a crucial time.
Ill be out of work for six weeks, and be carrying around 3 drains. She says this is what seems to be the worst part for most patients. I think she's wrong. I think boredom will drive me over the edge of insanity...hey wait. Im already insane. NO PROBLEMS !!
Ill go back about 2 months later for post op symmetry, body contouring revisions (if needed)
Then one more visit to make me some nipples, depending on what the final surgery determines is necessary from the original mastectomy...which means tattooing.
She's emailing me some things to fill out, I have to send her photos from particular angles and then most likely this Saturday- she'll give me a phone call for a long consultation finishing up with surgical appointment.
The doctors work between 3 hospitals, New Orleans, Chicago and Charleston..Ive heard they do fab work. This is it.
A real person called me back before noon! Im elated! A nice woman named Jenny asked some questions and then she gave me a LOT of info. So here are the basics. Surgery timeframe-probably February. We'll be in Charleston a total of 10 days, mostly to ensure the success of the surgery- she says that its not about pain management- more about taking care of the reconstructed areas during a crucial time.
Ill be out of work for six weeks, and be carrying around 3 drains. She says this is what seems to be the worst part for most patients. I think she's wrong. I think boredom will drive me over the edge of insanity...hey wait. Im already insane. NO PROBLEMS !!
Ill go back about 2 months later for post op symmetry, body contouring revisions (if needed)
Then one more visit to make me some nipples, depending on what the final surgery determines is necessary from the original mastectomy...which means tattooing.
She's emailing me some things to fill out, I have to send her photos from particular angles and then most likely this Saturday- she'll give me a phone call for a long consultation finishing up with surgical appointment.
The doctors work between 3 hospitals, New Orleans, Chicago and Charleston..Ive heard they do fab work. This is it.
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