My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th at 11:00 am. I am the second surgery scheduled for my doctor that day so it is possible that my surgery could get a little delayed. I will be having a bi-lateral mastectomy (removal of both breasts) and removal of some or all of the lymph nodes under my left arm. When that is completed the plastic surgeon will come in an begin the reconstruction process. He will be inserting expanders under my breast tissue. These expanders will be filled with saline solution during the next several months.
I was originally very nervous about the surgery (now I'm just a little - smile). I've had complications before when being put under and experienced some difficulties afterward from the medications they use. Please pray for no complications during or after the surgery.
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous (victorious) right hand." Isaiah 41:10
During Treatment-Aug 2011
During Treatment - Aug. 2009
December 2008
A Wonderful Gift
As soon as I realized I was going to have surgery I knew I wanted to have family pictures taken. This was the best gift I could've been given. We had so much fun. If I ever doubt what I am fighting for it is for more days like this one. I encourage you to go and check out the following link to see a slide show. Turn up your speakers to your computer and enjoy the music. It is very fitting.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
3 comments:
You are so wonderful,positive and God
has used you to bless so many. Its our turn to bless you back. So as your friends we are prepared to take this battle with you in any way possible. I'll even let Matthew come stay during the school break and eat all my food!!! lol....
Praying for all of you.
Loved the photo show, wish were were as photogenic as you guys!
Love
Vicki
David and I, as well as our church, are praying for you and the family. Traci, the photos were beautiful!! Thanks for sharing. Love you and here when you need to chat!!
-Sarah
Hi Old Friend,
As I think of you going through this unneccesary chapter in your life I don't see you as a 42 year old woman with a career and family to worry over. I see you as a beautiful teenager talking about boys, school and family.
My how time flies.
I truely believe God is with you on this one and will continue to be as you go through the process of recovery.
Thanks for keeping us up to date and I'll call your mom to make sure she is okay.
xoxo
Dawn Padilla Ziegler
Ps.... The pictures are beautiful and so is your family.
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