tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post7320223960262378471..comments2023-02-25T08:30:20.383-08:00Comments on Julie Olsen's Journey: Operation Kick Cancer's Ass: DIEP FLAP Surgery & recoveryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-52200212109508738972014-07-30T07:04:52.787-07:002014-07-30T07:04:52.787-07:00nice..nice..aldexhttp://www.ysis.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-38464447472545035792013-02-17T03:42:54.307-08:002013-02-17T03:42:54.307-08:00Julie your story has so encouraged me on my journe...Julie your story has so encouraged me on my journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer [rt breast] in July 2012. Thank you for sharing your walk of faith. <br /><br />I live in Cape Town South Africa, and I am just through with chemotherapy. Now have Herceptin treatment every three weeks until Oct 2013. I have been supported and loved by the Lord every step of the way as well as by an amazingly supportive family and Christian family. Their faithful prayer has meant everything to me along the way. God's love is so amazing and at the outset of this journey He gave me Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. So great is His love for us all. What an awesome God we serve for His grace and mercy cover us every moment. He also gave me Psalm 91 which has given me so much hope, sustaining my faith continuously. Every woman who travels this road needs to experience and know the love of Jesus for He intimately cares for us. He is our healer and I believe that I am healed. <br /><br />I had my skin saver mastectomy and expander bag fitted on 7 Aug 2012. I will be having my DIEP flap reconstruction surgery on 28 March 2013. Julie, your story has allayed a lot of my fears and confirmed how much I just don't want those necessary drains! Julie, along with what I have read and researched you have given me so much hope for a 'normal' looking body and have allayed several of my fears. I am encouraged that the Lord because of his great faithfulness will carry me through all the way into a great future with a testimony of His love. I do so want Him to be glorified.<br /><br />My plastic surgeons here in Cape Town are very experienced in doing the Diep flap so I am expectant of great results. Could ultimately look like 'Barbie Doll'.<br /><br />I have a married daughter who lives in Acworth County Georgia. Would love to meet you Julie when next I am in USA. My sister and brother live in Maryland, Washington DC so I have connections to USA.<br /><br />May you be so blessed as you travel on Julie.<br />ChristineChristine Lautenbachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-1552345074934443542013-02-13T17:18:32.120-08:002013-02-13T17:18:32.120-08:00Debb I am having a bil. DIEP flap surgery Feb 18th...Debb I am having a bil. DIEP flap surgery Feb 18th after BMX w/tissue expanders, chemo, and radiation to the left side. I had exchange surgery in July but developed a severe infection and the left implant had to be removed then the rt side 4 days later. I did not know the failure rate for silicone implants after radiation. Anyway this is my last hope for reconstruction, I'm nervous about the lengthy recovery and to be honest the results... I guess its vain but I just want to feel normal again, whole.... Thanks for your posts it helps to hear from others who have been there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-71927650807189517822012-11-19T17:11:35.656-08:002012-11-19T17:11:35.656-08:00Debbie, I'm so happy my post could help you. I...Debbie, I'm so happy my post could help you. I will be praying that Jesus guides the surgeon's, nurses', and others' eyes, hands, and heart throughout your surgery and recovery. May God's healing light and love fill every nook and cranny of that beautiful body of yours and bring you restoration and peace. May He bring you safely home in time for Christmas. In our precious savior's name, Amen.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381436173520467146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-19133718778411679732012-11-19T16:09:20.203-08:002012-11-19T16:09:20.203-08:00Thanks Julie for your extensive review of this sur...Thanks Julie for your extensive review of this surgery. My DIEP is Dec 19th. I was anxious, but you gave so many details...God is faithful to give us what we need. I needed information! After 3 rounds of B Cancer...I am ready to get on with this. Pray I am home for Christmas please. Drains or no...I wanna be home. Blessings Debbie in FLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161165230153191641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-42263156270149390292012-08-12T10:04:39.571-07:002012-08-12T10:04:39.571-07:00Diep, July 19.Diep, July 19.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-12963448521819426962012-07-29T15:11:45.704-07:002012-07-29T15:11:45.704-07:00I am having my Diep surgergy on August 22. Thank ...I am having my Diep surgergy on August 22. Thank you for your blog - I had no idea about how irritating the drains would be or not being able to wear underwear! What did you do when you had a doctors visit? What type of pants did you wear? Someone suggested maternity pants with the hole cut out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-75285962761180336392012-07-26T10:32:01.377-07:002012-07-26T10:32:01.377-07:00I just went thru this surgery on the 16th of july....I just went thru this surgery on the 16th of july. I had both breast done.These drains are horrile i cant wait until they come out so i can lay how i want to lay in bed. You are so correct the drains are more of a pain then the actual surgery areas. never thought at the age of 31 i would have to go thru this but i have made it this far and i will continue on. Im content with the results of my surgery althow i need a bit of shaping done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-63342743727257651882012-07-05T12:10:37.811-07:002012-07-05T12:10:37.811-07:00Thank ypu for sharing ypur story and your faith. G...Thank ypu for sharing ypur story and your faith. Good blessed you greatly. I will be having my Diep flap 7/28. I'm very excited. Stay strong in the Lord and we will glorify and praise him. God is good all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-22767240173371656592012-07-04T08:19:20.420-07:002012-07-04T08:19:20.420-07:00Julie, you inspire me. I am a 30yr old woman recen...Julie, you inspire me. I am a 30yr old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Your story gave me a lot of insight into what to expect after the DIEP surgery. Most importantly, your praise and worship tells me that God is always at the wheel and I can get through this! Thank you sooooo much for sharing your story...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-5878661673162588282012-06-19T07:13:32.781-07:002012-06-19T07:13:32.781-07:00I am about to undergo this surgery in about a mont...I am about to undergo this surgery in about a month from now. Your positive attitude is inspiring. I am having a booby mulligan too, so to speak. It's been 16 years since my bout with cancer and I have wanted to be balanced every day since.<br /><br />Fortunately, I am now in a position to have this surgery. I hope my experience is as successful...God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-63164121703336164602012-03-24T07:51:37.861-07:002012-03-24T07:51:37.861-07:00Julie, so great reading this, you are very brave. ...Julie, so great reading this, you are very brave. I too had breast cancer. Diagnosed in 2008, bi-lateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using expanders. Chemo, radition and then implants put in. Left one rejecteed within 4 months, severe infection, left implant removed. Now finally in 2 weeks i will be having DIep Flap surgery. I am so nervous both because of the extent of the surgery - i am having both done so they said about 11 hrs. And nervous about yet another major surgery where i wind up disappointed with the results...your story gives me courage and inspiration!!! Thankyou so much for sharing!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-75708247312486707082011-08-06T21:56:09.589-07:002011-08-06T21:56:09.589-07:00Thank you, Jen. I admire your strength my friend -...Thank you, Jen. I admire your strength my friend - I know you too have been through great trials with your surgeries and recovery and everything. You too are often in my prayers. xoxoJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381436173520467146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173715672214451923.post-74853768566726767402011-07-05T08:38:28.829-07:002011-07-05T08:38:28.829-07:00Julie,
So glad to hear that you are doing well. D...Julie,<br />So glad to hear that you are doing well. Drains are so uncomfortable, and just so nice when they are removed. I am praying with you each step of the process. Please get some rest (with a 3 year old - hahah) and know I am praying and thinking of you! I admire your strong faith and bravery.JENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357044911025475893noreply@blogger.com