Tomorrow is the day! Over a year in planning, the day has come. I’m excited for the end result. I am emotionally ready, SPIRITUALLY READY, physically ready and with the love and support of my husband, family, friends and medical teams both here in Louisiana and on Maui I know this will be it! Since the beginning of this year every Friday I have had countless appointments leading up to this. Labs, urinalysis, physical therapy, dental cleaning, EKG, wellness therapy appointments have been non stop. Surgery number 9, but who’s counting! The day has finally arrived!
Todays appointments consisted of Physical Therapy, went over lymphedema of the left arm. My left arm will be wrapped from fingers to just above the elbow. My upper body strength and range of motion was documented, and we went over post-op therapy. I was then taken to radiology to have a Cat Scan and sat with nurse to discuss what would happen once I arrive at The St. Charles Surgical Hospital tomorrow morning at 6am. The pre-op nurse went over all the pre-op instructions, and gave us (my husband and myself) plenty of opportunities to ask questions. The Anesthesiologist also sat with us and went over everything. My final appointment was with the Surgeon and his clinic with one of the facilities P.A’.s. To say that this hospital is well organized, kind, empathetic and know how to place one at ease is an understatement. My body has been marked with the purple pen mapping out the plan. I have been given the Hibiclens (very familiar with that). The challenge for me will be NO products on my body, hair etc. after my shower this evening and tomorrow morning. It going on 9pm here in Louisiana, time to start prepping for tomorrow.
Mahalo for all the well wishes and prayers (KEEP THEM COMING)…Aloha Pina
My Breast Cancer Journey 
Lifting you up Pina as you cruise through this next chapter. 💪🏻🙏🏼🙌🏻Praying to guide the doctors and nurses, that they give you the best care and beautiful reconstruction! You got this girl! Just keep envisioning everything you want post surgery. So proud of you warrior sister❤️💐Hopefully you can eat some good southern food in recovery!
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Enjoyed reading your post. Sending you my love and aloha. Much success on your surgery! Love, Lea
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You have got this warrior sister. Praying for healing over you, your medical team, and your ohana.
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Pina,
Best wishes! What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger… and bonus, it doesn’t kill use!
-Thatcher
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Pina, you got this! Love from your Maui survivor buddy.
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Pina,
Prayers for you and all that participate in your surgery. The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery was the best choice for me and I hope the best and last procedures for you. You are a beautiful person to all who know you already, inside and out.
You got this!
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Thinking of you.
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Pina you are an inspiration to me. From the first time I met you until now you give me the hope and tenacity to advocate for the outcome I want. Thank you now and then for sharing your story.
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Thinking of you Pina! Way to go after what you want and make it happen. You couldn’t be more prepared! You got this! Sending love & healing prayers.
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My prayers are with you on the next journey 💕
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Pina, you are an amazing woman strong and determined. I have you and your doctors in my prayers nightly. I am sending you my love and hugs from Maui. You have this! Monica
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