the decision is made and I feel fine

[marni]

Hi Marni

Wishing you a very speedy recovery after the op and sending you mega good wishes and lots of super duper vibes from across the pond.

I had never heard of the "Little Red Riding Hood Bicycle Ride", just saw a clip of the 2010 on YouTube, also now realise what charity it is for, fantastic. Have a fab time riding with the girls.

In a month or so and you fancy a bit of a moan or rant, just stick up a thread and we will all be there for you.

Hugs

the best part about the ride, at least according to my sister who has done it several times, is that the rest/SAG stops are all staffed by volunteer guys dressed up as wolves.

I love the shoestring idea, I will have to admit that the whole drain thing is probably the most daunting think in my mind right now.

As for recovery, the worst part will be until I can drive again. Here in Texas, without being able to drive, you are basically housebound. I can deal with it except for the fact that the resident 90 year old FIL gets really stir crazy unless he can get to the gym 2x a week.

I am already eyeing the recumbent bike at the local gym and the fixed arm elliptical machine and figuring it will give the the incentive to bite down, ignore the pain, get my arm working and up over my head so I can drive. I also figure that the dogs will be getting lots and lots of walkies.

[szsz]

... ignore the pain, get my arm working and up over my head so I can drive.

If the surgeon doesn't give you specific arm exercises to do afterward, ask for them. Very helpful!

(I wouldn't say to google them; your surgeon should know best what is best for you, post-op, your specific situation.)

[Tri Girl]

sending healing vibes your way (in advance to give you a jump start). I'm glad you made the decision and can move forward with your treatment. Peace and good luck!!

[Rchan]

We don't know each other, but you have a marvelous attitude and staying positive is going to help you recover speedily, I wish you the best!

[AnnieBikes]

Hi Marni, Just catching up on the forums... so wanted to say that you have made a good decision and I hope all goes well for you. I have a friend who had a double mastectomy and she said she went to Walmart or Kmart or Dollar store...or whatever you have where you live and got a larger than what you need size sports bra to wear afterward. She used Kotex for the dressing and the bra held that and the drains so they did not "pull". Just something that I heard that might help.

Glad you are getting to ride the RRH event. Tell Chris I said hello.

[eofelis]

Sending healing vibes to you!

I will be at LRRH also.

[marni]

find me and my sister somehow- I would love to meet up!!!

my sisters name is luli grua and mine in marni harang, perhaps you can page us at some point?

[marni]

Hi Marni, Just catching up on the forums... so wanted to say that you have made a good decision and I hope all goes well for you. I have a friend who had a double mastectomy and she said she went to Walmart or Kmart or Dollar store...or whatever you have where you live and got a larger than what you need size sports bra to wear afterward. She used Kotex for the dressing and the bra held that and the drains so they did not "pull". Just something that I heard that might help.

Glad you are getting to ride the RRH event. Tell Chris I said hello.

Excellent advice Annie- I will follow through with that idea and alternate that with the idea of wearing them slung from shoelaces around my neck like a pair of skates.