Browsing Category

Andrea’s Journey

shower mastectomy
Andrea's Journey

Showering Before and After Mastectomy

ITEMS MENTIONED: Amika Bust Your Brass Shampoo for Blondes – https://tinyurl.com/y4w4mqfz Amika Bust Your Brass Conditioner – https://tinyurl.com/yxqyjgfc It’s a 10 Hair Mask –https://tinyurl.com/yxed69gv Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash – https://tinyurl.com/y6sng4a2 Hibiclens – https://tinyurl.com/y5plqtlq Back Washer – https://tinyurl.com/yxeo8xgr Lanyard – https://tinyurl.com/y6e48uxr…

August 17, 2019
mastectomy hospital bag
Andrea's Journey

What To Pack in Hospital Bag for Mastectomy Surgery

WHAT I’M WEARING: Hat – https://tinyurl.com/y24cub6o Tshirt – https://tinyurl.com/yxadlwwd WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG: Pink Fleece and Sherpa Blanket – https://tinyurl.com/y33vldg2 Comfy Non-Slip Socks – https://tinyurl.com/yxgek2u7 Black Short Sleeve Hoodie Zip Up with drain pockets – https://tinyurl.com/y4hr3y32 Black Long Sleeve Hoodie Zip Up with…

August 14, 2019
mastectomy surgery recovery shopping haul
Andrea's Journey

Mastectomy Shopping Haul

Here are some things I purchased for my mastecomy and breast reconstruction recovery: BREAST CANCER HAUL: Back Scratcher – https://tinyurl.com/y69qwxd3 Lanyard – https://tinyurl.com/y6e48uxr Safety Pins- https://tinyurl.com/y5hel9ad Pink Pockets –  https://tinyurl.com/y3u43nn3 Chloreseptic –  https://tinyurl.com/y4u293fq Dulcolax – https://tinyurl.com/y47k8w3f Eos Lip Balm – https://tinyurl.com/y48ljesr Medicine Organizer –…

August 10, 2019
medstar georgetown hospital washington dc
Andrea's Journey

Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Surgery Date

On July 29th, my mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery date was confirmed. Monday, August 19th will be the date of my surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. In addition to my client, Dr. Tina Alster being a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown, my…

July 29, 2019
david song md georgetown
Andrea's Journey

Selecting My Plastic Surgeon: David H. Song, MD

Dr. Tousimis referred me to her colleague Dr. David H. Song who is MedStar Health’s Physician Executive Director for MedStar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Academic Chair for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. An internationally recognized expert in plastic…

June 27, 2019