Posted: 3/16/2016
I know the Ides of March was actually yesterday but I just got my surgery date today. Next Friday (3/25) I'll have my double mastectomy, which will take a few hours, immediately followed by stage 1 of my reconstruction, which will take a few more hours I believe. Stage 1 will include my plastic surgeon placing "spacers," which I've been told feels like you've had two racquetballs installed in your chest. To prevent PTSD, please refrain from waving sports equipment near me for a while.
That'll be followed by one or two nights in the hospital (Seton Main) with several chest drains and (hopefully) some good drugs. Then I'll be home, permanently nipple-less, adorned by the chest drains, required to sleep in a recliner, barred from driving, unable to lift my arms over my head, out of work, and relatively useless for anywhere from 2-6 weeks. Can you feel the excitement?
I will have the benefits of my amazing husband, his lovely parents, and my mom at my side for much of that. That said though, if you've previously thought you might want to help out in some way but I looked way too healthy to warrant it, now's your time to shine! My dear Katherine Mary Smithpreviously set up a care calendar for me where you can let us know if you want to offer any edibles. You can log in at http://www.carecalendar.org/ to let us know with the ID# 224243 and security code 6163. Food isn't necessary though, as well wishes, positive vibes, good juju, or donor nipples will also be happily accepted if offered, too.
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