Ok, here it is….my first attempt at blogging so please be patient with me.
What’s the point? Well, there are three actually.
- This is for my sister Annie. She’s BRCA1 positive too. We both have burdened boobies and it’s my hope that this blog will help lift some of that burden off of her when it comes time for her procedure.
- I am lucky enough to have a multitude of family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances (and hopefully some people who are curious) that care about my well being. This blog is so that they can follow my journey and get a glimpse into what my recovery is like.
- This is a BIG deal. I didn’t get to this point by waking up one day and saying “I think I’m gonna get my boobs cut-off!” Sure, it’s a no-brainier for me, but it took me a while to accept that yes, I am going to have major surgery. I work in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) so I have seen women who have this done and have seen the immediate recovery phase. I know there are people out there that don’t get it and hopefully this will give them a peek into my head. (Oh Lord, help them, they are in for a treat) BUT, there are people who do get why I have made this decision and this is for them. If this blog helps just one person gain some perspective or eases some of their fears and doubts then I will consider it a success.
I want you all to know that this is NOT going to be all rainbows and butterflies and I am not going to make you think that it is.
It is going to hurt. A lot.
It’s going to cause me to have T-Rex arms for a while
I will look like a 15 year old boy from the waist up. (for a short while)
I will have 2 drains in my chest and two in my back that will piss me off I am sure.
I will act like someone peed in my Cheerios (hopefully not for long).
These are things I am expecting, but the truth of the matter is that I HAVE NO IDEA HOW ALL OF THIS WILL BE. It’s not real to me until it happens and it’s happening Wednesday. Am I nervous? Not right now, but ask me Tuesday and I’m sure I will give you a different response.
ok, enough for now…
t
I wish you all the best. Jared told me a while back that Annie was eventually going to have this done too. I have been out of the loop so I didn’t know you were going through this as well. I am proud of you for making this very brave choice. Here’s to more ups than downs and a speedy healing and recovery process. ❤
You go girl!!
I am glad you are doing this, you were always the strong as well as stubborn one. That is why I know you will be fine.
We love you and although we cannot be there directly to help we will be with you daily doing what we can from Nashville
Love STD (support team Dickson)
Goodluck!!! Traci you are amazing. Even tho we are so far away from each other- I think about you all the time. You are such a strong, inspirational woman. I love you. I am sending all my love and support over to you. Xoxoxo
Sending you my love from China.
Uncle Mark
Good Luck Traci. I know you will kick ass in surgery. Prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family..
Love you T! Best of luck, keep in touch. Btw love the t-Rex arms!
you rock