Last Surgery Scheduled

Mary Jo met this morning with her plastic surgeon, Dr Jacqueline Luong in the doctors new Burnsville office of Midwest Plastic Surgery.  Dr Luong examined Mary Jo and explained the breast reconstruction surgery procedure to Mary Jo and I.  Mary Jo is excited to be planning this final surgical step in what has become, more than a year now, battle with breast cancer.  Mary Jo had been expecting to have to en dour a separate planned surgery to remove the surgically implanted power port, which was vital during her chemo therapy treatments, but Dr Luong will also be removing the device during the breast reconstruction surgery.  Mary Jo is pleased that her plastic surgeon will also be performing this device removal surgery because plastic surgeons typically are perceived to be more concerned with aesthetic look of the scars.  This final surgery has been scheduled for October 12th at the Burnsville Ridges Hospital. 

MJ standing in front of Dr Luong's office

Breast reconstruction surgery is considered day surgery and Mary Jo is expected to be going home the same day.  We were told that procedure is not terribly uncomfortable for patients and Mary Jo's recovery should take only a few weeks following the surgery.

MJ having fun in the plastic surgeons office