Prep Day + Spa Day

The THRONE

Today is my last day before my surgery and I'm doing a few last minute tasks - mail, banking, baking, pack for hospital, etc.  If it's not done by noon, it's not getting done!  That's it!!  No Stress Today!  My 45-minute massage is booked for noon at the Spa then I'm resting after that.  Visiting is allowed but you will have to step over the dust bunnies LOL.


My "THRONE" is ready to go.  I expect to be practically living in this throne when I do come home.  The post-op instructions indicate that I will have to sit semi-reclined with my knees up which will help with the abdominal incision healing. I'm hoping I don't need to sleep here though.  My new bed is so much more comfortable.


My Dear Husband (Bill) has booked off at least 2 weeks to stay home with me when I come home from the hospital.  What a sweetie!  He will do his best to keep you in 


Please visit the links I've posted for information on what the TRAM  flap surgery entails.  It is the "gold standard" for those who have radiation and want reconstruction.  My surgery includes a profilactic mastectomy on the right side, followed by a bilaterial TRAM flap (ie, rebuild 2 breasts). 


I'm actually looking forward to this final stage of my breast cancer journey.  I'm not all that nervous, but certainly NOT looking forward to the pain and recovery - who would!  I've quit smoking and tried to eat better/lose weight in preparation for this surgery.


I've been living with one breast for 9 years, having to wear a breast prosthesis.  I've had to change what I wear after the mastectomy to not show any cleavage and make sure that I don't bend over to show "the girl" when at work, etc. Special bras/bathing suits are expensive ($75+each), prosthetic not covered by my work benefits plan costs almost $500 (Gov't funding covers 75% though).  How nice it will be to be able to answer the door or walk around my house in pjs when my children have company over (one boob momma is difficult to explain...).  I think psychologically getting BACK TO NORMAL will be wonderful! 


Wish me luck.  I will update you via mobile link daily if I can.