A small update and information

 Got two 'Authorization Notification' documents regarding the bone biopsy and then a second one for doing genetic counseling/testing.

'See sock Sea Serpent'(my name for it) is an absolute favorite of mine from Ursula Vernon. It is silly and yet kind of where I'm at. Suddenly something frightening appears and it's attached to me! Kind of like 'the call is coming from inside the house'.

I then got a call from my surgeon Dr. K to let me know about the results of the MRI. The spot in my right breast is not very deep but seems to get close to the implant capsule and is about an inch across. That's huge in my mind and as far as that is concerned, surgery is the way to go to remove it and then that involves digging out the implant capsule and reaming me out again and then putting another expander in 'if I choose that route'. They also saw another spot on my left breast but comparing it to the size in 2010 it hadn't grown much so that's a good sign. He asked if the bone biopsy had been scheduled and I told him no but I got notification that it was ordered. They've been authorized to move forward with ordering more scans/tests and what else. If I remember what he said about the genetic testing it's a blood test to look for specific markers for cancer that would be important for family to know. I didn't have it before because it was a new diagnosis, now that it's a repeat they want to see if it's a genetic thing or whatever and also will send information if it's positive to children and grandchildren if necessary.

Update even as I was typing. Phone call from Radiology to schedule the biopsy ASAP. First available is this Friday and I chose the afternoon check in at 1 with procedure at 3. So making contact with Amber and if not available I have a phone call for shuttle service. This is technically 'outpatient surgery' which is why it is such a long process. Will look at the information they just sent me, no food 8 hours before the procedure yada yada.... ::whimper::

So. That's the scoop so far. 

I am shopping for bras and it is really frustrating because my previous ones I bought like six years ago and being the only two I have were worn A LOT more than typical. I of course can't find that particular model and don't remember what brand or type I had before that was front opening. Finding a front opening that isn't 'post surgery' and doesn't have 8 hooks down the front is an issue. I somehow remember having one that was a 'bathing suit' type hook not metal but the flat plastic kind. I may be imagining things on that one though. Target and Walmart are a wash, so little to choose from that isn't underwire, isn't 'over the shoulder boulder holders that have wide straps and I saw very few of the 'itty bitty titty committee' size. I also do not want to pay $25-$35 for one bra when I need at least two. Don't need sexy lacy look either, I am so dang practical I just need something that fits and supports. 

Off I go to mentally prepare for everything.

"Being brave doesn't necessitate that you feel strong. It only requires willingness to keep going, even though you fear."  Christi Brown