Surgeon's report

Dr. Duncan McRae has got to be one of the finest surgeons in Montgomery. I immediately liked him and I know that he has my best interest at heart. I was told yesterday that I will have to have a mastectomy. His first choice was to have a complete mastectomy but my precious little girl spoke up and asked him why he couldn't do a partial one. He thought about it for a couple of seconds and then said, "Yes, I think that might just work". Anyway, the next step is to meet with a plastic surgeon today. I will still have to have re-constructive work done but we're thinking it will be done at the same time as the mastectomy. They will also do a sentinel node biopsy and I'll have to go home with a drain under my arm but that is so much better than the alternative. I'm afraid that I can't remember if there will still be some form of therapy or not. I'm thinking he said yes because I remember him saying it will cause hot flashes. Somebody buy me a portable A/C unit for my desk at work.  Dr. McRae goes on vacation Sept. 18th and he doesn't want us to wait until he gets back to do the surgery so Leo and I will cut our vacation short and come on home to prepare for this. I'll probably go stay with mom after surgery so that she can help me for that first couple of days or longer. I'll probably only be in the hospital overnight unless the plastic surgery is more involved than an implant. The stay would still not be very long. The healing is what will take much longer.

Thank you for your continued prayers. I'm holding up very good but have periods of little bitty depression moods. I bounce back quickly and I think that has a lot to do with my faith. Mama didn't raise no weakling. I love you all.

DebbieDoo (Carmen thank you for my card. It lifted me up)

Debbie, You are in my prayers.  I love you!!!!

You are in my prayers!

Hey my sweet friend  I am praying for Ya!! Hang in there!! Hope you have a good Day

Debbie
I am praying you up and Leo!!!
Keep us updated.
I know GOD is present with you and your family.
I love you

DebbieDoo,
Still thinking of you and praying for you.

Hugs,
Beth

Debbie, I will be praying for you and the surgeon for God to guide their hands during your surgery.  Thank goodness for your daughter speaking up about a partial, I hear that is much better than a complete.
I hope and pray you have a speedy recoverey!    (All of us praying for you!)

Luv,
Teresa

(((((((((((HUGGSS)))))))))) and prayers for you Debbie!