My Double Mastectomy with Aesthetic Flat Closure: Clearances + Surgery (Cancer is Absurd, Part 8)

After six months of chemo, it was finally time for my surgery. I was equal parts excited and terrified! I couldn't wait to be flat, but worried about recovery and whether I still had cancer. 00:00 - Pre-Surgery Tests for Residual Cancer (MRI + PET Scan) 01:35 - Clearance from Cardiologist (EKG + Echocardiogram) 03:08- Clearance from Endocrinologist (Adrenal Insufficiency) 04:11 - Physical Therapy 04:59 - Hospital Pre-Admissions Counseling 06:19 - The Night Before Surgery 07:26 - Day of Surgery 08:38 - The Hospital Kept My Husband Updated 09:46 - Getting Marked Up for Surgery 10:29 - Waking Up From Surgery 11:06 - Lymph Node Analysis 12:41 - Going Home After Surgery 13:35 - Final Surgery Report Watch the whole "Cancer is Absurd" series:    • Cancer is Absurd   I’m not a medical professional. The content in this video is accurate to the best of my knowledge, based on my experience as a cancer patient, but is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before making decisions that can affect your treatment. If you find value in what I do, please consider supporting me through Venmo or PayPal: Venmo: https://venmo.com/lynn-almengor PayPal: paypal.me/PlaidCoreLynn