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      • October 5, 2017 at 3:55 am
      GrossieGal313
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        I agree – the unkown is the hardest.  I'm meeting with a surgeon tomorrow (haven't been staged yet.)  I've gotten better over the last couple days by keeping busy but my mind is going to make me crazy!  

        The most common advice I've received so far is get a second opinion, do your research, stay positive and ask questions if you don't understand what they're telling you.

        I'm not well versed in staging yet but I will look into your diagnosis and hope the very best for you!  Good luck!!

        • October 23, 2017 at 2:02 am
        GrossieGal313
        Participant

          Hello – I'm new to all of this as well.  I just had both procedures done 2 weeks ago.  WLE from thigh 2.3 mm and 3 nodes from groin.

          Mine was less than an hour and recovery was excellent.  I didn't experience nausea after – all went well and crossing my fingers you'll experience the same.

          I was amazed with my care team.  Best of luck to you!

          • October 17, 2017 at 2:32 am
          GrossieGal313
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            Hi Terry – 

            Wanted to wish you luck next week.

            I went through the WDE and SLNB on Wednesday got results on Friday.  Surgery went well and my care team was excellent. 

            I share your worry – I totally get it!  I wanted to share that my experience went well just to send you well wishes and positive vibes! 

            Donita 

            • October 17, 2017 at 2:29 am
            GrossieGal313
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              Hi Terry – 

              Wanted to wish you luck next week.

              I went through the WDE and SLNB on Wednesday got results on Friday.  Surgery went well and my care team was excellent. 

              I share your worry – I totally get it!  I wanted to share that my experience went well just to send you well wishes and positive vibes! 

              Donita 

              • October 5, 2017 at 3:50 am
              GrossieGal313
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                Hey Niki – thanks for the rational thinking!  It's crazy how goofey I feel I am mentally right now.  I've gotten a little better over the last few days but my head just went to crazy worst case.

                I have had 2 Dr. look at this in the past and neither thought it was a mole or posed any threat.  They thought it was a cyst or scar.  So I never rushed to have it removed which is driving me nuts!

                Anyway – I appreciate you posting a response.  Your words did help!

                • October 5, 2017 at 3:48 am
                GrossieGal313
                Participant

                  Thank you so much!  So much of what you said is 100% what I'm thinking…my ridiculous first reaction was to run out and start a journal for each of my children.  (I haven't even met a Dr. face to face)  

                  And then I went straight to planning on changing my eating, exercising, alcohol consumption…..so yeah it's a lot to take in and I haven't even started.

                  I have chosen not to tell my family until I have some answers so it's just me, my husband and a good friend right now.  I do have support but honestly it feels different hearing from people who really get it!

                  I did find a support group very close to my house which I will consider if I can't shake the anxiety or feel like I'm getting depressed!

                  Thanks for reaching out to me!  Have a good night.

                   

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