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WLE Tomorrow, June 21. First ever

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    • June 21, 2018 at 4:30 am
    lamurphy1968
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      Hey everyone!
      I’m having my first ever WLE on my abdomen tomorrow and I really have ever no idea what to expect. The surgeon held his thumb and index finger about 4-5 inches apart and said ” your scar will be about this big”. He acted like this isn’t a big deal. He is doing it in his office. I wasn’t nervous until now. Is it more of a thing than the dr acted like?
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        • June 21, 2018 at 5:51 am
        rainrrr
        Participant

          My journey with this disease is just starting so I can't give you proper advice. Except that I hope all goes well for you tomorrow and the prognosis is good.

            • June 21, 2018 at 12:05 pm
            lamurphy1968
            Participant
              Thank you!They think I caught mine fast enough that they can do the WLE today and get it all but we have to wait and see what this biopsy says. I hope everything will be ok for you.
            • June 21, 2018 at 12:50 pm
            ed williams
            Participant

              Hi Lamurphy1968, how deep was your primary mole that you had removed and did they have clean margins??? 

              • June 21, 2018 at 7:54 pm
              TexMelanomex
              Participant

                You'll do great. The WLE isn't fun but its not horrible, they will use plenty of modern chemistry to keep you comfortable and depending on whether or not there is a skin graft you will likely heal very quickly…praying for clear margins for you! Mine was right on top of my head and had a good size graft, but even so it isn't terrible and it will be in the rear view mirror before you know it!

                Warrior On!

                 

                • June 24, 2018 at 5:37 am
                Suebette4467
                Participant

                  II had mine on my neck 2 months ago and now Tuesday going for 2 nd surgery! The paratoid gland!! It all around my neck and face. Doesn't matter where it is is all scary!! So good luck, prayers.

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