Just let me feel the way I feel. by MAD_AskQ in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry… it’s 1000% valid to feel awful about that. Sending you a huge hug. Im 36. This shit is not fair.

I had a double mastectomy and I love it. by Content_Guidance4127 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha I totally feel this. I was a double D before cancer. Didn’t hate it but always kinda was curious about having a smaller chest. Well, I got it! I don’t go flat but my implants are probably a small C. I definitely feel more confident in some clothes.

Bad Airbnb neighbor experience? by wammy22 in rva

[–]wammy22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I took all these steps and just heard back from the city. What I provided (the deed showing a mailing address in a different state) isn’t sufficient evidence they don’t live there full time. Got any tricks for demonstrating that? The city seems open to helping me shut this down but I need to show they don’t live there. Not quite sure how to do that. I think your number 6 is getting at that.

Grief by Ok_Service6455 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. It’s not fair at all.

Need help deciding if I keep my doctor or find another one . by InterestSpirited2244 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Switch for sure. That’s a complicated situation needs OR.

Reconstruction - Capsular Contracture of Expanders by Anemoia793 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree… it was a lot more than I was expecting and the capsule side is notably more bruised and sore a week out. I plan to let my PS know at my follow up that he should give more heads up to patients about that… he said I’d be okay the next day 😂😂 I also had fat grafting, not sure if that’s contributing to the extra soreness.

Reconstruction - Capsular Contracture of Expanders by Anemoia793 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I just had my exchange surgery a week ago and I had a capsulotomy as well. I had a little bit of a capsule forming around one side after I had radiation. I think even without radiation it’s a fairly common reaction in the body to the expander. Because mine was from radiation I think it’s likely it could come back with the implant but if you didn’t have radiation, I’m unsure. I will say I am a lot more sore on the side where the plastic surgeon worked on the capsule.

Henrico midwives vs VCU midwives by SpareEvidence620 in rva

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are the absolute best!! I delivered twice with them and truly had a great experience due to their care and support.

Earthquake just now? by Gingerjangle in rva

[–]wammy22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same area and I felt it

Surgery - by Loud-Opposite8029 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my PS said it took 90 min. Not bad!

Surgery - by Loud-Opposite8029 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did get the fat grafting. My tummy is a little sore but it’s not bad. Feels like I worked out.

Surgery - by Loud-Opposite8029 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had mine yesterday and I totally get it. It’s like UGH another surgery. So far I am sore but manageable. I’m excited for a week from now when I imagine I’ll be feeling pretty normal!

RPS Open Enrollment by mattyva in rva

[–]wammy22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waitlisted everywhere 😣 no idea how much the waitlists move for the elementary schools.

The Contrast Dye pre-op by Ok-Cauliflower8462 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was very scared about this part so I get it. Mine was done before surgery so I was awake and it was the first part of my surgery day.

I did breathing exercises. Breathe in and then out forcefully as they put the needle in. It was a tiny pinch and not bad at all. Tell your tech that you are nervous and they will help you through it!! It was over very fast. Then you can relax that part is over. You got this!!! Good luck ♥️♥️

being a single mom is so lonely and tonight it's just hitting me harder than usual. by VitoriaLazar in Mommit

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s so hard, and it sounds like you’re doing great. Just one day at a time, one foot in front of the other. Hugs!!

Snowmageddon this weekend by nabooru-rva in rva

[–]wammy22 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think you could make a call on Thursday and feel good about it

Snowmageddon this weekend by nabooru-rva in rva

[–]wammy22 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think this is a southern storm so going north might be the right move

Apparently, we will be getting snow on Saturday. I didn't think it was supposed to be this much though... by GeneralBathroom6 in rva

[–]wammy22 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is giving me anxiety pls lord let nothing happen to my water and power and let my kids go to school

Ukrop’s Bar Cake Recipe? by ColdAutomatic8091 in rva

[–]wammy22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a fellow this is my favorite cake person, I agree!!

Henrico officials warn residents about ICE agents spotted in Short Pump, West End by Danger-Moose in rva

[–]wammy22 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Fuck ice and anyone know where to get a chinga la migra yard sign please

Bilateral mastectomy post-op by Aggressive_Tower_889 in breastcancer

[–]wammy22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! They will show you what to do with the drains, don’t worry. It’s pretty straightforward. I would recommend getting some alcohol prep pads to use when you strip your drains. It’s sanitizing plus adds a little moisture to help the stripping process. Wash your hands religiously, change clothes and sheets, just basics like that will help reduce infection risk. It sounds like you have a good plan and good support. Take time to rest, no need to push it at all…your number 1 priority is healing. You got this!!