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panic attacks

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luvnhd14

on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:05 PM

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ok so I found out i have Basal Cell Skin Cancer and I have to get it removed and then have reconstructive surgery to fix the MOHS surgery .. Well any ways i have an 8 mth old and dont live by any family but my husband .... well I went to the dr to get a refill on my Xanex because I have been having panic attack and she told me I need to See someone for therepy if i am having panic attacks from knowing i have to have all this surgery within 2 days of each other one on mon and one on tues ... We are lucky to have a few friends coming down 4 hrs away to help take care of the baby while my hubby takes care of me ... do you think i am Being CRAZY or is this a norm fear

*** UPDATE *** I got my surgeries done and I am doing well lots of stiches but doing ok :)

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kustomkidz

Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:08 PM

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It's not irrational. I was having anxiety just reading about it! Just breathe.... It'll all be ok..

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luvnhd14

Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM

thanks lol ya they have to cut into my face and I will have stiches all along the left side of my smile line all the way to right under my nose ...... And I cant pick up my baby only have some one hand him to me for 3 days :(

mamakenzi

Kenzi on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Is this your first surgery like this? My mom has had 3 done this year already. They really aren't that bad.

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luvnhd14

Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:13 PM

OMg thats alot ya other then my wisdom teeth first surgery at all ... shot i had my son in our bath tub unplaned home delv no pain really besides the stiches .. but besides the point where did she have the BCC (basal cell cancer) and did she have reconstructive surgery with it too ?

othermom

Bronze Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:21 PM

That is totally normal to be scared and to panic about something like that. I hope the surgery goes well and that you recover quickly

luvnhd14

Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:22 PM

thanks :) me too :) i am lucky to have my hubby off of work for 9 days to help

TheresaC7

Bronze Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM

I think it is normal. I get panic attacks out of nowhere. I have been trying to figure out what is causing them for years already. I actually did see a therapist and she said just keep track of when, the time of day, if you had caffiene, if you were in a good, bad, mad, etc mood...things like that. I would be having attacks if I was going in for surgery and having a baby to take care of. It's good you will have help during the recovery time. I hope all goes well.

mamakenzi

Kenzi on Feb. 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

She has always had squamous cell cancers, the type that can go to other organs. She has had MOHS surgery several times with reconstruction. She has also been completely put under several times.

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OMg thats alot ya other then my wisdom teeth first surgery at all ... shot i had my son in our bath tub unplaned home delv no pain really besides the stiches .. but besides the point where did she have the BCC (basal cell cancer) and did she have reconstructive surgery with it too ?

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seaturtle1

Bronze Member on Feb. 11, 2012 at 11:42 PM

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I am so sorry you have to go through this. I have really bad panic attacks. I know what it feels like and the releif med's can bring. I will say a prayer for you tonight. the lord calm your heart and your mind. If you ever need to talk I am a good listener. Your fears are only normal. You are afraid because this is all new for you. I hope all goes well for you.