I had my plastic surgery consultation on Friday morning with Dr. Jones. He was great, very kind and compassionate. I have decided to do a bilateral mastectomy. I will be removing both breasts and getting immediate reconstruction. Dr. Jones would like to put the implants in during surgery, but he won't be able to know if that is possible until Dr. Mammolitto has completed her portion of the surgery. So I will either wake up with implants or expanders.
Today, we had an initial consultation with Dr. Khater, my radiation oncologist, at the Cancer Care Center in Ottawa. I wanted to talk with him about his perspective on my surgery and reconstruction. He was really nice and spent over an hour talking with us and answering our questions. He is comfortable with the surgery plans. It was good for me to see the facility where I will be receiving my chemo and radiation and the staff there was really sweet and supportive. We will be heading back to Peoria tomorrow and surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. I will stay in the hospital for one overnight and then go back to my parents house. I am not sure how long I will stay in Peoria. I am hoping I will be feeling pretty good and would like to get back to Morris over the weekend.
At this point I am feel ready to move forward. I trust that I have fantastic doctors and I am in great hands. I know I have an amazing support system of awesome people. All the prayers and positive thoughts are so greatly appreciated, please keep 'em coming! Thank you.
Colleen - I am a friend/workout buddy of your mom's and I am sending you strength, courage, support, prayers, and positive energy! Have been down a similar road myself. Our boys were ages 2 & 4 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. 15 years and a survivor, and I will continue to support and encourage you!
ReplyDeleteWe will be thinking of you and sending our love your way! You have a wonderful team, an amazing family and soooooo many people praying for you! Love, the Jordans XOXO
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ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! You are the epitome of strength, so I know that you'll be coming back to yourself in no time!!
Take care!!!
Keisha
We've been thinking of you today, Colleen, and hoping that everything goes very smoothly. I trust that yours and Tony's optimism and strength will get you all through this, and that you'll only be more badass in the days to come (how is that possible?! :)). Love, Laura and Brian
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