Had quite a scare yesterday!

[Dena]

Oh my goodness...yesterday I had the scare of my life (although it seems I "misunderstood" something and maybe overacted just a bit)!

One of the things my PS wanted me to do before surgery was have a mammogram. This was perfect timing since I just turned 40 and hadn't had one since I was 35. I did the mammo about a week ago, but got a call from my GYN three days later saying I needed to go in for more pictures because of asymmetry. She told me it was very normal and to not be worried. I also looked it up online and didn't think it seemed to be a big deal. But, when I called to make another appointment (this was Wednesday) I told them that we had to hurry because of my BA on Tuesday.

So I had my appointment yesterday and they did four pictures. After that they did an ultra-sound. Then, the actual doctor came in and they did the ultra-sound again. He said there was dense tissue on the right side and that we would need to follow it. Somewhere in the conversation the word biopsy was mentioned and my mind just started spinning. They told me if they had my pics from the first mammo that they could compare the two and see if it was the same. So, I rushed out to the place I had my first one...and they had me sign a form to pull them...and that they would come in Wed. or Thurs. I got back in the car and bursted into tears. I called my doctor's nurse and fell apart on the phone, asking if they had any notes on the mammo I had taken five years ago. They also have that stuff in storage. So, I went back to the mammo place, tears just streaming, and it was locked (closed at 4:00...this was like twn after). This nurse walks by, asked what was wrong, and then went and knocked on the back door. The lady who took the pictures came out...and walked me back to the doctor. I told them I just didn't know what to do....did I need to push back my surgery?? Did they think it was something serious??? I was a mess. Turns out they just need to see me as a follow up in six months.

I felt a little better....but still didn't know if I needed to rescedule my BA. I know in the long run that's no big deal...but I have been counting down and have everything ready...I would have been crushed.

My GYN, who I adore, called me today when she saw the nurse's note. She asked me all kinds of questions. Said that asymmerty was very normal, that 90% of the time it was nothing...and that as long as I had done the second pictures I was good to go! She also said my 2005 mammo wouldn't be all that helpful since the technology is so much better!

So I am doing great and can't believe I am so close to getting BOOBIES!!

The funny thing was when they were telling me about the breast tissue being dense I kept thinking, "How can it be dense when there is almost no tissue there??"

Thanks for listening and sorry so long....I just had to get that out!!!
Love and hugs,
Dena

[iluvlips]

Awe hun, I'm sorry you had a scare
I'm glad you are doing better now, I can totally relate to this story. Now you can relax and your surgery is nearly here. Hugs honey!

[Bailey]

Originally Posted by Dena

Oh my goodness...yesterday I had the scare of my life (although it seems I "misunderstood" something and maybe overacted just a bit)!

One of the things my PS wanted me to do before surgery was have a mammogram. This was perfect timing since I just turned 40 and hadn't had one since I was 35. I did the mammo about a week ago, but got a call from my GYN three days later saying I needed to go in for more pictures because of asymmetry. She told me it was very normal and to not be worried. I also looked it up online and didn't think it seemed to be a big deal. But, when I called to make another appointment (this was Wednesday) I told them that we had to hurry because of my BA on Tuesday.

So I had my appointment yesterday and they did four pictures. After that they did an ultra-sound. Then, the actual doctor came in and they did the ultra-sound again. He said there was dense tissue on the right side and that we would need to follow it. Somewhere in the conversation the word biopsy was mentioned and my mind just started spinning. They told me if they had my pics from the first mammo that they could compare the two and see if it was the same. So, I rushed out to the place I had my first one...and they had me sign a form to pull them...and that they would come in Wed. or Thurs. I got back in the car and bursted into tears. I called my doctor's nurse and fell apart on the phone, asking if they had any notes on the mammo I had taken five years ago. They also have that stuff in storage. So, I went back to the mammo place, tears just streaming, and it was locked (closed at 4:00...this was like twn after). This nurse walks by, asked what was wrong, and then went and knocked on the back door. The lady who took the pictures came out...and walked me back to the doctor. I told them I just didn't know what to do....did I need to push back my surgery?? Did they think it was something serious??? I was a mess. Turns out they just need to see me as a follow up in six months.

I felt a little better....but still didn't know if I needed to rescedule my BA. I know in the long run that's no big deal...but I have been counting down and have everything ready...I would have been crushed.

My GYN, who I adore, called me today when she saw the nurse's note. She asked me all kinds of questions. Said that asymmerty was very normal, that 90% of the time it was nothing...and that as long as I had done the second pictures I was good to go! She also said my 2005 mammo wouldn't be all that helpful since the technology is so much better!

So I am doing great and can't believe I am so close to getting BOOBIES!!

The funny thing was when they were telling me about the breast tissue being dense I kept thinking, "How can it be dense when there is almost no tissue there??"

Thanks for listening and sorry so long....I just had to get that out!!!
Love and hugs,
Dena

Oh sweetie......my heart is with you in all of this. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and she ended up having a bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction.

So, my breast screening place has my chart tagged "high risk". Because of my sister. Last year (3 months after my sister was diagnosed)......I went in for my SonoCine (which is an incredible machine and can detect cancer 100 times better than traditional ultrasound). See this page:

Sonocine - Breast Screening for Breast Cancer on CosmeticSurgeryForums.com

Not all places have this machine, but the radiologist who discovered this technology is at the screening place I go in Southern California.

So........anyway, they notice something at the 9:00 position on my right nipple area. This is almost exactly where my sister's primary tumor was....so I was totally freaking out. They rushed me into having a digital mammogram to make sure I didn't have any calcifications. After that was clear, they rushed me into a room - the radiologist comes in, and does the regular ultrasound (and had all the surgical tools out for the core biopsy that they told me they were going to do).

After the radiologist did the ultrasound, it was determined it was for sure a cyst. So, tears of joy flowed for me.

Since that time - when I went back for my digital mammogram and SonoCine this year - I reminded the tech about the spot that was on my breast......and again, nothing showed up in the mammogram, but there it was again on the SonoCine. The radiologist compared the two tests one from last year and this current one, to make sure it hadn't gotten any larger, etc.

And everything was okay.

Dena, I was with my sister through her entire ordeal of breast cancer - and I have to say......I taught me to pay attention to every aspect of my breast screening so that I can update the techs each year I go in that there is a spot on my breast at the 9:00 position near the nipple that is a tiny cyst.

I am so glad you are okay sweetie. And yes, it is unfortunate - but breast cancer doesn't discriminate when it comes to breast tissue. Even someone having little to no tissue is vulnerable. But you need to remember something that the percentage is with you - that what they saw is virtually nothing.

I am so glad your breast augmentation is a go now! Wishing you a much more peaceful experience now that this is testing is out of the way.
I am so glad you are okay.

[Dena]

Thanks for sharing that with me Bailey!! That's good advice to remember to bring things up when going in for a mammo!! Ia m glad that your sister is doing well, and that she had you to stand by her during such a rough time!

[Raven]

I know your nerves had to have been shot after all that - what a scare! Main thing is that you are back on track now and we will be waiting to see your new twins.

[Kellygirl]

Originally Posted by Dena

Oh my goodness...yesterday I had the scare of my life (although it seems I "misunderstood" something and maybe overacted just a bit)!

One of the things my PS wanted me to do before surgery was have a mammogram. This was perfect timing since I just turned 40 and hadn't had one since I was 35. I did the mammo about a week ago, but got a call from my GYN three days later saying I needed to go in for more pictures because of asymmetry. She told me it was very normal and to not be worried. I also looked it up online and didn't think it seemed to be a big deal. But, when I called to make another appointment (this was Wednesday) I told them that we had to hurry because of my BA on Tuesday.

So I had my appointment yesterday and they did four pictures. After that they did an ultra-sound. Then, the actual doctor came in and they did the ultra-sound again. He said there was dense tissue on the right side and that we would need to follow it. Somewhere in the conversation the word biopsy was mentioned and my mind just started spinning. They told me if they had my pics from the first mammo that they could compare the two and see if it was the same. So, I rushed out to the place I had my first one...and they had me sign a form to pull them...and that they would come in Wed. or Thurs. I got back in the car and bursted into tears. I called my doctor's nurse and fell apart on the phone, asking if they had any notes on the mammo I had taken five years ago. They also have that stuff in storage. So, I went back to the mammo place, tears just streaming, and it was locked (closed at 4:00...this was like twn after). This nurse walks by, asked what was wrong, and then went and knocked on the back door. The lady who took the pictures came out...and walked me back to the doctor. I told them I just didn't know what to do....did I need to push back my surgery?? Did they think it was something serious??? I was a mess. Turns out they just need to see me as a follow up in six months.

I felt a little better....but still didn't know if I needed to rescedule my BA. I know in the long run that's no big deal...but I have been counting down and have everything ready...I would have been crushed.

My GYN, who I adore, called me today when she saw the nurse's note. She asked me all kinds of questions. Said that asymmerty was very normal, that 90% of the time it was nothing...and that as long as I had done the second pictures I was good to go! She also said my 2005 mammo wouldn't be all that helpful since the technology is so much better!

So I am doing great and can't believe I am so close to getting BOOBIES!!

The funny thing was when they were telling me about the breast tissue being dense I kept thinking, "How can it be dense when there is almost no tissue there??"

Thanks for listening and sorry so long....I just had to get that out!!!
Love and hugs,
Dena

Oh wow... I would have been freaked too Dena!! Im glad everything is okay though and only three more days to go now til boobies!!! Yay!!

Do you have everything ready for the big day?

[Plonk]

Oh hun Im sorry that you had a scare. I am glad that you are ok.

[MissScarlette]

Originally Posted by Dena

Oh my goodness...yesterday I had the scare of my life (although it seems I "misunderstood" something and maybe overacted just a bit)!

One of the things my PS wanted me to do before surgery was have a mammogram. This was perfect timing since I just turned 40 and hadn't had one since I was 35. I did the mammo about a week ago, but got a call from my GYN three days later saying I needed to go in for more pictures because of asymmetry. She told me it was very normal and to not be worried. I also looked it up online and didn't think it seemed to be a big deal. But, when I called to make another appointment (this was Wednesday) I told them that we had to hurry because of my BA on Tuesday.

So I had my appointment yesterday and they did four pictures. After that they did an ultra-sound. Then, the actual doctor came in and they did the ultra-sound again. He said there was dense tissue on the right side and that we would need to follow it. Somewhere in the conversation the word biopsy was mentioned and my mind just started spinning. They told me if they had my pics from the first mammo that they could compare the two and see if it was the same. So, I rushed out to the place I had my first one...and they had me sign a form to pull them...and that they would come in Wed. or Thurs. I got back in the car and bursted into tears. I called my doctor's nurse and fell apart on the phone, asking if they had any notes on the mammo I had taken five years ago. They also have that stuff in storage. So, I went back to the mammo place, tears just streaming, and it was locked (closed at 4:00...this was like twn after). This nurse walks by, asked what was wrong, and then went and knocked on the back door. The lady who took the pictures came out...and walked me back to the doctor. I told them I just didn't know what to do....did I need to push back my surgery?? Did they think it was something serious??? I was a mess. Turns out they just need to see me as a follow up in six months.

I felt a little better....but still didn't know if I needed to rescedule my BA. I know in the long run that's no big deal...but I have been counting down and have everything ready...I would have been crushed.

My GYN, who I adore, called me today when she saw the nurse's note. She asked me all kinds of questions. Said that asymmerty was very normal, that 90% of the time it was nothing...and that as long as I had done the second pictures I was good to go! She also said my 2005 mammo wouldn't be all that helpful since the technology is so much better!

So I am doing great and can't believe I am so close to getting BOOBIES!!

The funny thing was when they were telling me about the breast tissue being dense I kept thinking, "How can it be dense when there is almost no tissue there??"

Thanks for listening and sorry so long....I just had to get that out!!!
Love and hugs,
Dena

Please let us know how UR doin', hope all goes well for you.
Here for you sweetie, all of US!

[Dena]

I am doing great today! I went back and read the things you guys suggested before surgery...and I have been cleaning the house like crazy! I feel like I have been working out (so needed a break of course)!!

I am heading out today to try to find a few things that zip or button up (all I have are two sweatshirts...and considering the fact that it's almost 100 here...and that my mom keeps her house warmer than me...I think I need something lighter). I am also going to be picking out a few books, getting some extra strength Tylenol PM, water bottles, and lip gloss (so glad someone mentioned that)!! I so wish I would have moved faster and ordered the lounge bed that a few of you mentioned; but it's too late now!!

Ok, a few questions???

Am I going to feel like eating those first few days??? I can't imagine not feeling like eating, but who knows!

Do I need ice packs? And if so, what for?

Am I going to feel like doing anything those first two days??

Honestly, my mom and sister think I am going to need to stay (for help with the boys) a little longer. Me in one room...and my kiddos can sleep in the other for a while. My ex has the boys the first two days....but after that I will have them quite a bit, and with their special needs, mom and Lisa think I will need more help than someone else would. I know I am going to be so ready to get back to my own bed and house. I just realized today that mom has dial-up still (we have been laughing about that with her for years), so I can't even bring my laptop; well, I could, but it won't work!

I go for my marking tomorrow at 4:15...I just can't believe it's almost here. Still just excited..not nervous at all. I wonder if that will change??

Thanks guys....you are such a huge help!
Love ya

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Dena

I am doing great today! I went back and read the things you guys suggested before surgery...and I have been cleaning the house like crazy! I feel like I have been working out (so needed a break of course)!!

I am heading out today to try to find a few things that zip or button up (all I have are two sweatshirts...and considering the fact that it's almost 100 here...and that my mom keeps her house warmer than me...I think I need something lighter). I am also going to be picking out a few books, getting some extra strength Tylenol PM, water bottles, and lip gloss (so glad someone mentioned that)!! I so wish I would have moved faster and ordered the lounge bed that a few of you mentioned; but it's too late now!!

Ok, a few questions???

Am I going to feel like eating those first few days??? I can't imagine not feeling like eating, but who knows!

Do I need ice packs? And if so, what for?

Am I going to feel like doing anything those first two days??

Honestly, my mom and sister think I am going to need to stay (for help with the boys) a little longer. Me in one room...and my kiddos can sleep in the other for a while. My ex has the boys the first two days....but after that I will have them quite a bit, and with their special needs, mom and Lisa think I will need more help than someone else would. I know I am going to be so ready to get back to my own bed and house. I just realized today that mom has dial-up still (we have been laughing about that with her for years), so I can't even bring my laptop; well, I could, but it won't work!

I go for my marking tomorrow at 4:15...I just can't believe it's almost here. Still just excited..not nervous at all. I wonder if that will change??

Thanks guys....you are such a huge help!
Love ya

Time is moving fast for you and sounds like you are ready. As far as eating goes, everyone is different - I wasnt put to sleep so I came home and had a full meal. No matter if you are hungry or not you need something on your stomach before taking your meds..crackers, yogurt, etc, but you must eat something. Ice packs, some surgeons tells you to ice your breasts, but make sure you check with him/her first -- most use frozen peas instead of ice packs. You may feel like doing things afterwards but DONT moving from room to room to keep your circulation going is all you need to do for the first few days and if you dont feel the need for meds stick with the Tylenol..my breasts felt tight and had morning boob but didnt not need meds..you must be the judge of that...Im talking about your pain med here ---always take your antibiotics to prevent infection. With the children, I would keep help as long as possible, dont know how old they are but you will not be able to pick them up..would it be possible for them to stay with your mom and let you go home for a couple of days, at least until you have your follow-up?

[*tiff*]

Awww sorry you had a little scare, no fun. But im glad all is well and you can relax and get ready for your new boobies!!

[*tiff*]

Originally Posted by Dena

Ok, a few questions???

Am I going to feel like eating those first few days??? I can't imagine not feeling like eating, but who knows!

Do I need ice packs? And if so, what for?

Am I going to feel like doing anything those first two days??

Honestly, my mom and sister think I am going to need to stay (for help with the boys) a little longer. Me in one room...and my kiddos can sleep in the other for a while. My ex has the boys the first two days....but after that I will have them quite a bit, and with their special needs, mom and Lisa think I will need more help than someone else would. I know I am going to be so ready to get back to my own bed and house. I just realized today that mom has dial-up still (we have been laughing about that with her for years), so I can't even bring my laptop; well, I could, but it won't work!

I go for my marking tomorrow at 4:15...I just can't believe it's almost here. Still just excited..not nervous at all. I wonder if that will change??

Thanks guys....you are such a huge help!
Love ya

You may not feel like eating the first day, but you will want to be sure you have something when you take your meds. Even a couple of crackers will do. I did not eat much for the first 24 hours after my 1st BA, but the second day i got a little bit of an appetite back. Just keep little snacks around. Pudding, jello, crackers, etc.

The ice packs are for swelling. And tome they helped ease some of the discomfort. I bought the gel packs that are made for lunch boxes, they dont freeze completely and are soft enough to mold around your breast. My swelling was off the charts so i certainly wanted to help get it down.

Also my nerves really didnt set in until the night before my 1st BA and the morning of my redo...sneak attack style lol! I thought i was a-ok and super excited, but it hit me hard when i did finally get nervous!

Everything is going to be fine and you are going to look fantastic! Wooohoooo for new boobies!!