So wonderful to see you are well on the road to recovery Melissa!!! What an amazing woman you are!!! Honestly totally in awe and absolutely thrilled you are sooooo getting through this!! Much love! ❤🎈❤🤗
Melissa....please don't think about the subject as being boring. You are, in fact, providing valuable information to women who should know about breast cancer. It is scary that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. I am one of them. No family history but I got it. That was 18 years ago. You look fantastic and I wish you good luck in your continuing recovery.
Malissa what a jewel you are❤ appreciate your update and sharing your journey with us. My mom went through this and your sharing your experience is helping so many.
Melissa, I’m an RN for the past 35 years and worked on an oncology floor and took care of many mastectomy patients. You are providing extremely valuable information to all of us women and it’s far from boring and so important. You are also far from “looking like something the cat drug in.” You are absolutely gorgeous!❤ Thank you for sharing your recovery journey. God bless you and I’ll be praying for you. Thank you for all your health and beauty videos. You are beautiful inside and out! 😊❤
I want to thank you for your service and work you did all those years. You are the eyes that women look into when they are afraid. You are the hands that settle our nerves. We are grateful. Much love, Melissa
It’s great to see you up and smiling. You definitely don’t look like you just had surgery-you look gorgeous! The fact that you’re already thinking about how to help other survivors and pay forward the kindness you were given says a lot about how kind you are yourself. Thank you for sharing your story because it will help a lot of other women. Prayers for continued healing! ❤
Melissa, I can't believe this video was 11 days post-surgery! You look amazing. You're a strong lady, and there are a lot of people praying for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers, beautiful lady.
Pain and illness can have that weird effect of making you feel like you look terrible when in fact you look fine- or in your case, you look fantastic as always. Thank you for talking about your experience so frankly for the benefit of other women, and for letting us know you're okay. Your presence is a blessing here- I hope you recover as well and as swiftly as possible. ❤
Thinking of you. Kent had prostate cancer last year and they compare it to breast cancer. I am thinking of you and I hope you give yourself grace. Thank you for sharing your info with other women and I hope you get on the other side soon. 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
Oh Melissa, you’re doing great! I had the same surgery 9 years ago at 57 and your journey is bringing it all back. Ugh, those drains were the worst and the aprons are a godsend, right? I assure you, once you can raise your arms and do your hair, you’ll feel like you’re on your way to normal! Please write it all down , day by day, because years from now you won’t believe what you went through and how strong you were. Thankfully we forget the worst ( like childbirth!) so it’s good to look back and be grateful for how far we’ve come. Wishing you continued healing, an easy 2nd surgery and a bright future! ( p.s. the expander fill is weird but not painful. You’ll do great! )
You have made my night! Thank you for letting us know how your recovering! I just love you Melissa! Your never boring us, please don’t ever say that again! We love you! Take your time!
My friend's 86 year old mom recently had a single mastectomy and she was amazed how well her mom came through it - they did keep her overnight because her blood pressure dropped so low after the surgery, but she was out within 2 days having a meal at a restaurant with her husband! So glad you are doing so well.
I am glad to hear that your surgery was successful and that you have overcome cancer with the help of your doctor and loved ones. Their love and support during this challenging time must have been a source of great comfort and inspiration. Being surrounded by many caring people willing to go above and beyond to ensure your well-being is truly a blessing. You are truly fortunate to have such a strong support system.
That was so lovely. And it's true. Just feeling that support of my family and the people that brought the meals was amazing. Thank you and bless you! Love, Melissa
I have an adjustable base to my bed and that was a savior. I was able to sleep sort of sitting up. And yes, a recliner is necessary. The drains are a pain. One step at a time!!
What is the world is going on. We are going this through together at the same time. This is crazy. I am taking vitamin d and vegan now and even more strict on diet than that. I'm here for you too 💗🥰💖
I had double mastectomy too and the best advice I got was find a physical therapist who knows how to do myofascial release on your scars. I think I had to wait 6 weeks or so but it really helps with tightness and the healing of the scars. I had natural tissue flap surgery ( hopefully you know what that is). Hope your recovery is quick!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I didn’t know it was two surgeries, I thought they did it all in one. Your son’s church sounds amazing. Thanks to Doug for taking care of Melissa!
You are handling all this with such grace, your beauty will always shine bright as your inner beauty is glowing. I'm glad you have had alot of help with meals. Keeping you in my prayers
You look great! I am a Survivor of 23 years. Those aprons look great, I used shoe laces to tie my drains up 😊 it is hard to independent with that surgery. Use the help and take care of yourself. I had chemo and radiation treatment so my mother came to help me with my boys. Continue positive thoughts and prayers.
I am overjoyed to see your beautiful face today Melissa! Thank you for taking the time to check in with us all, even as you continue to rest and heal. I continue to pray for your recovery and healing and am so glad you have support from so many. You are beautiful as always and I am sending well wishes and hugs.
You look wonderful! I went through the same diagnosis having both breasts removed. My muscle relaxers helped me a lot. Keep up the good attitude my friend. Prayers. ❤
Yes Melissa, thank you for taking the time to come on here and let us know how you are dong. You have been in my prayers and my thoughts so often. I’m so grateful you are recovering daily from this difficult health journey! Please rest often , listen to your body and allow your body to heal completely! We love you and will be here whenever you post but please don’t put pressure on yourself concerning that! Continuing to pray for complete healing!🙏🙏🙏❤️
Oh darlin, it’s been too long! I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time…WHERE have I been, then I see this show up on my home page or whatever it’s called. Please, let me tell you how my heart goes out to you, omgoodness, I’m sorry you went through this, but I know you will/ did kick that crap to the curb! You are the absolute most sweetest woman here I know, I hope you don’t struggle during the healing process…I can’t believe you had cancer though. Just remember, listen to you body, don’t over do it! I remember how you do so much to care for others, it’s your time to pamper yourself, and take good care and don’t worry about things…you got this! I know when all is said and done, even before the all this…God I’d in control and he wants only good for us. Take care now, I will stay in touch here…Much Peace and Love ✌️
So great to see you smiling and looking so well Melissa, Ive just been working with breast cancer patients myself and you were constantly on my mind and in my prayers
What a great service you are doing. Thank you for that. I just appreciate this and am looking forward to Christmas for sure! Much love and thanks, Melissa
You look great Melissa , it’s hard to keep a good woman down… I know you’ve been through a lot, it just blesses my heart at what those volunteers do for anyone going through this. Those drainage bags are amazing. Positive attitude goes a long way, but I know there will be sad days too. I will continue to pray for healing, good reports, and the strength you need and your family needs daily. Blessings, prayers and love from Alabama 🤩🙏💛
Stay strong and prayers to you. I have been waiting for update. What a trooper for sending out thankyou notes. I didn't think folks did that anymore. Ok keep the faith. ❤
You look incredible!!! If I didn’t know about the surgery, I’d never guess by looking at you. It gives me hope if I am ever faced with something similar. Please take your time recovering, don’t rush. I’m so glad you’re doing well. You are blessed to be surrounded with help. You’re a beautiful soul.
I am so happy to hear you have a great support system, you came through this with flying colors, and you’re on the road to healing. God bless you sweetie! Love ya!
Thank you so much, Charlie. I really did have such support and it inspired me. It made me realize that I don't really do much for others and now I must. Love you, and thank you!
Melissa! You are so strong and so brave. Thank you for sharing your journey with us - I am sure you are helping people who are going through this now or may in the future. Praying for your continued recovery. Much love - Wendy
I appreciate you saying that Wendy. But believe me, I’ve had my share of whining and complaining. I know my loved ones can get sick of hearing me sometimes. Lol. But thank you and sending you a lot of love.
Melissa, you are an instrument of God and an angel of inspiration to SO many! You have very beautifully and graciously accepted and embraced your treatment plan with such amazing courage, strength, and dignity! I am so glad that this surgery is behind you! I am praying for you, Doug, and your entire family! You are beautiful in every sense of the word. Your viewers love and admire you so much! Now, it is onward and upward, as you recover and feel better each day!
Awe beautiful Thankyou, amazing thanks Doug. I remember my gran had drainage things after Hysterectomy. So strange i never expected you'd get cancer i know you were tested for the marker Uk love you Again Thankyou Doug amazing husband ❤❤❤xxx 🐶🐾🐾
Melissa, you are such an inspiration to every woman who has or needs to have a mastectomy. After only the short time since your surgery you look wonderful and appear to be on he road to recovery. I'm a firm believer in the power of pray. You will be on my prayer list indefinitely. It was great seeing you.
You are an incredible woman, already sending thank you notes and looking for ways to pay it forward, what an inspiration! I can see the sweetness in your heart. Sending you love and prayers.
Great video Melissa, I’m sure you have helped others who have or will be going through this. You look beautiful and I really like your hair up, so pretty. You are such a beautiful person through and through with a wonderful attitude. God bless you. Prayers for your healing.❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Melissa, you look beautiful. Your ability to share your experience will be so helpful to other women who will be going through this. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I hope you continue to recover. 🙏🏻
Melissa: so so happy you are on your channel again. I have prayed for you and just yesterday was wondering how you were doing . So happy you are cancer free. Sharing your journey is a gift to us. I know very little about breast cancer let alone the surgery this was a great education. I love you shared your experience. I had Pancreatic Cancer 13 years ago and at the time I had such fear and wished I knew someone who also had this and the horrific surgery I had to go through. Today Cancer free I so much always want to help and listen to anything going through such a horrible illness. God bless and thank you.
Oh Dawn!!! What a horrible cancer you had!!! I can't begin to imagine what you went through because I know it's a difficult cancer to overcome. You truly are a survivor. Bless you and may you have long good health! Love, Melissa
oh, Missy, you look beautiful today! You are so very brave! Thank you for this in person update. What an inspiration! This needs to be played at every Womens Center (where I used to work!) all around the country. Women need to hear the encouragement you have brought to us! Thank you thank you thank you! Love and a gentle hug, JJ xxxoooo
So good to see you pretty lady! Wonderful to know your recovery is going well! Thank you for your intimate shares. You definitely are helping others❤ Continued blessings! 🙏✨️
💖💐 Lord Bless you Sweet Melissa. You look radiant. I'm so happy to see you again. It's so kind of you to share your surgical experience as it will help others.( I've had breast cancer surgery in 2011. So stressful). What an amazing group of people to be surrounded by. They offered their talents and love Best wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
Sending you prayers, healing wishes, and love from another Melissa! You are already an inspiration to me, and you look and sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a private topic with grace and bravery. I look forward to watching your videos for years to come! 💐❤
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May/June. Double mastectomy with expanders. Going through chemo now ( halfway through) . Cancer is not boring. It’s our life and the lives of our loved ones. Thank you for being vulnerable with us! I couldn’t sleep in bed for 3-4 months. It’s still not as comfortable as my recliner so you may have a new besty! Losing that independence and learning a whole new respect for patience through a process. Breast cancer treatment is process but we can heal and recover. We may be week but our higher power can carry us.
Melissa, you are such a beautiful person inside and out and are so blessed., as well as a blessing to anyone who watches your channel. Wind at your back, we love you!
It’s hard to watch this update without tearing up . Survivor or not, we all here can relate to you. This can happen to anyone any time. Grateful you’ve got this behind you. Looking forward to more beauty & fashion from you. You’ve got lots of more videos to do. 🥰 keep taking good care of yourself. We will be here when your able. .
No, please don’t cry. It’s good and I’m doing well. I’m so grateful that I’m healthy and that they caught it early. So no tearing up OK? But you are so kind and so tenderhearted and I’m grateful for that. Much love.
You wonderful lovely, lovely woman. Melissa, I was so happy to see your smiling face today and the good report that you gave us. Bless the Lord for watching over you and taking care of you. I've always admired your outer beauty and knowing now you are just as beautiful, if not more on the inside. You will be in my prayers for continued recovery. Don't push yourself too hard. XO
Dear Melissa I’m go glad you’re past this surgery and are healing. Thank you for talking about it because it helps the rest of us that have had to deal with it. You are not alone. I had a friend who once every 2 weeks would come with a weeks supply of meals for me. If it weren’t for her I would have barely eaten. My husband helped hold down the fort but other than that I had no other help and I’m so grateful for my husband and my friend. Please let everyone again know that a casserole or two for someone going through recovery is so important and lovely a thing to do for someone living in fear and recovery. Thank you and sending hugs. 🩷🩷🩷
That brought tears to my eyes that your friend did that. What a beautiful friend and what a beautiful service. I'm just so impressed and inspired by her. And my son's church just took me under their wing. I couldn't believe their kindness. The food really helps doesn't it? Much love and thanks,, and give that friend a hug. Love Melissa
Sending love. Thankyou for sharing your experience. You are wonderful so soon thinking about what you can do for others. Take all the time you need. Will be here!
Melissa, it's so great to see you looking so well and knowing that the worst is over! Nowhere to go but upward and onward now! I wish you continued progress and sending you healing hugs! ❤
I had my breast cancer surgery in October as well. I remember sitting in a waiting room waiting for results when they handed me a candle that said one out of seven. It seems like a surreal moment to have to experience all of this during breast cancer awareness month, That was many years ago. Still here.
Hi Melissa, Great to see you recovering and doing well. I'm a breast cancer survivor going on 12 years. Thanks be to God! I also had a bilateral mastectomy along with reconstruction surgery. I actually had 2 reconstruction surgeries. Let's put it this way; I never will be on the cover of Playboy magazine, but, I'm here to tell the tale. I'm so grateful for the doctors an wonderful nurses that helped me thru my journey! We are so lucky to live in a day and age that great progress has been made. God Bless you with continued recovery! You look beautiful, as always! Better days are coming, Melissa! I'm living proof! Love and light, Sarah🙏❤☀
You look amazing I've been thinking about you. Thank you for making this video it will help so many going through this and those that will go through breast cancer. I worry because if I need surgery I don't have anyone to help me but I suppose I would manage somehow. Sending you love I'm proud of you 🫂
I am a retired RN, and I want to say what an inspiration you are to us all! You are in my prayers, and with your attitude I see great things!❤️
What a wonderful and encouraging comment. Thank you. You make me feel so positive about my healing and future. Thank you for that. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
So wonderful to see you are well on the road to recovery Melissa!!! What an amazing woman you are!!! Honestly totally in awe and absolutely thrilled you are sooooo getting through this!! Much love! ❤🎈❤🤗
God is good , May He kindly keep watching over u and be with u🙏🙏🙏❤️
Melissa....please don't think about the subject as being boring. You are, in fact, providing valuable information to women who should know about breast cancer. It is scary that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. I am one of them. No family history but I got it. That was 18 years ago. You look fantastic and I wish you good luck in your continuing recovery.
Oh thank you or that. Yes, the statistics are frightening. You are an inspiration to me by sharing your story. Thank you!
Malissa what a jewel you are❤ appreciate your update and sharing your journey with us. My mom went through this and your sharing your experience is helping so many.
Melissa,
I’m an RN for the past 35 years and worked on an oncology floor and took care of many mastectomy patients. You are providing extremely valuable information to all of us women and it’s far from boring and so important. You are also far from “looking like something the cat drug in.” You are absolutely gorgeous!❤ Thank you for sharing your recovery journey. God bless you and I’ll be praying for you. Thank you for all your health and beauty videos. You are beautiful inside and out! 😊❤
I want to thank you for your service and work you did all those years. You are the eyes that women look into when they are afraid. You are the hands that settle our nerves. We are grateful. Much love, Melissa
@@Melissa55Beautifully said Melissa, so true. Love you missy!
It’s great to see you up and smiling. You definitely don’t look like you just had surgery-you look gorgeous! The fact that you’re already thinking about how to help other survivors and pay forward the kindness you were given says a lot about how kind you are yourself. Thank you for sharing your story because it will help a lot of other women. Prayers for continued healing! ❤
That is so kind of you Elizabeth. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing it was very necessary ❤ u make it sound easier than it probably is. Love u
❤Melissa hope you feel better soon
You look gorgeous. I can’t believe you’ve just gone through that surgery. I’m so glad you’re doing well. 🫶🏻🙏💝
That is so kind!!! Thank you! BTW, my nickname used to be Maggie May, because my initials were MAG. lol.
Melissa, I can't believe this video was 11 days post-surgery! You look amazing. You're a strong lady, and there are a lot of people praying for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers, beautiful lady.
Pain and illness can have that weird effect of making you feel like you look terrible when in fact you look fine- or in your case, you look fantastic as always. Thank you for talking about your experience so frankly for the benefit of other women, and for letting us know you're okay. Your presence is a blessing here- I hope you recover as well and as swiftly as possible. ❤
Oh that is so true. I truly feel wretched looking. lol. But that's ok. I thank you for this. Much love, Melissa
Thinking of you. Kent had prostate cancer last year and they compare it to breast cancer. I am thinking of you and I hope you give yourself grace.
Thank you for sharing your info with other women and I hope you get on the other side soon. 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa
God Bless you Melissa ❤
I had a bilateral mastectomy at 35 and it was not easy. My heart and prayers go out to you and I'm so glad you are doing well!
Thank you! No it hasn't been easy has it. Be we are survivors. Thank you.
Oh Melissa, you’re doing great! I had the same surgery 9 years ago at 57 and your journey is bringing it all back. Ugh, those drains were the worst and the aprons are a godsend, right? I assure you, once you can raise your arms and do your hair, you’ll feel like you’re on your way to normal! Please write it all down , day by day, because years from now you won’t believe what you went through and how strong you were. Thankfully we forget the worst ( like childbirth!) so it’s good to look back and be grateful for how far we’ve come. Wishing you continued healing, an easy 2nd surgery and a bright future! ( p.s. the expander fill is weird but not painful. You’ll do great! )
And it's one reason I wanted to video some of it so I would have a record. I am so grateful. bless you, Tina. Love, Melissa
Breast cancer survivor here, too. Love you so much, Melissa and I’ve been praying for you. Hugs, beautiful lady!
Thank you. You are such a lovely woman. Much love, Melissa
My prayers are with you for great and quick recovery. I am a survivor ‼️ You are so right about how it affects everyone around you. Much love ❤️
You are such an inspiration, Melissa…..❤Strong and Beautiful from the inside out!!
Wishing you love and light ❤❤❤you're such a beautiful woman and lovely spirit. Consider yourself hugged, praying for a speedy recovery 🙏
You look great. Thanks so much for sharing & I think most of us do want the details. No one talks about what to expect. Thanks for sharing.
You have made my night! Thank you for letting us know how your recovering! I just love you Melissa! Your never boring us, please don’t ever say that again! We love you! Take your time!
Oh that is so sweet!!! You made my day!!! Much love and thanks, Melissa
Are the very best,you are so inspiring !❣
My friend's 86 year old mom recently had a single mastectomy and she was amazed how well her mom came through it - they did keep her overnight because her blood pressure dropped so low after the surgery, but she was out within 2 days having a meal at a restaurant with her husband! So glad you are doing so well.
Oh my gosh, she did do well. I feel like a wimp compared to her!!! lol. I'm so glad she's ok. Thank you.
@@Melissa55 You are doing amazing!
Your a wee trooper, much love from Scotland ❤❤❤
I am glad to hear that your surgery was successful and that you have overcome cancer with the help of your doctor and loved ones. Their love and support during this challenging time must have been a source of great comfort and inspiration. Being surrounded by many caring people willing to go above and beyond to ensure your well-being is truly a blessing. You are truly fortunate to have such a strong support system.
That was so lovely. And it's true. Just feeling that support of my family and the people that brought the meals was amazing. Thank you and bless you! Love, Melissa
I have an adjustable base to my bed and that was a savior. I was able to sleep sort of sitting up. And yes, a recliner is necessary. The drains are a pain. One step at a time!!
So good to see you and wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤❤❤
What is the world is going on. We are going this through together at the same time. This is crazy. I am taking vitamin d and vegan now and even more strict on diet than that. I'm here for you too 💗🥰💖
I feel a little teary hearing you speak about how you've been helped. Wonderful that you have shared what has helped you be more independent. 🙏
Nice to see you.Wishing you a good recovery. All your sister survivors are with you on this journey. Life is good.
I had double mastectomy too and the best advice I got was find a physical therapist who knows how to do myofascial release on your scars. I think I had to wait 6 weeks or so but it really helps with tightness and the healing of the scars. I had natural tissue flap surgery ( hopefully you know what that is). Hope your recovery is quick!!
Prayers for continuous healing🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience. I didn’t know it was two surgeries, I thought they did it all in one. Your son’s church sounds amazing. Thanks to Doug for taking care of Melissa!
You are handling all this with such grace, your beauty will always shine bright as your inner beauty is glowing.
I'm glad you have had alot of help with meals.
Keeping you in my prayers
You look great! I am a Survivor of 23 years. Those aprons look great, I used shoe laces to tie my drains up 😊 it is hard to independent with that surgery. Use the help and take care of yourself. I had chemo and radiation treatment so my mother came to help me with my boys. Continue positive thoughts and prayers.
So happy to see your beautiful smiling face❤ You are doing so well after going through the surgery. Praying for continued healing and peace❤
I am overjoyed to see your beautiful face today Melissa! Thank you for taking the time to check in with us all, even as you continue to rest and heal. I continue to pray for your recovery and healing and am so glad you have support from so many. You are beautiful as always and I am sending well wishes and hugs.
Good to see you doing so well. Thank you for the tips. Rest, rest, rest and we will be here waiting for your posts.
The aprons! How sweet of those ladies to design and make those. That’s just absolutely wonderful. Praying for your continued recovery 🙏
Isn't it just wonderful? That touched me so much. Thank you.
God bless you Melissa. May God bring you healing🙏🏻🌺
You look wonderful! I went through the same diagnosis having both breasts removed. My muscle relaxers helped me a lot. Keep up the good attitude my friend. Prayers. ❤
Oh my gracious. You look and sound fantastic!!! God bless and all the best. Still praying for you
You're in my prayers, Melissa. Happy to see you are recovering and so grateful that you took the time to share with us.
Yes Melissa, thank you for taking the time to come on here and let us know how you are dong. You have been in my prayers and my thoughts so often. I’m so grateful you are recovering daily from this difficult health journey! Please rest often , listen to your body and allow your body to heal completely!
We love you and will be here whenever you post but please don’t put pressure on yourself concerning that! Continuing to pray for complete healing!🙏🙏🙏❤️
That is so kind, Carole. Thank you!
@@gamaw5247 This is so very kind of you! Thank you!
Oh darlin, it’s been too long! I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time…WHERE have I been, then I see this show up on my home page or whatever it’s called. Please, let me tell you how my heart goes out to you, omgoodness, I’m sorry you went through this, but I know you will/ did kick that crap to the curb! You are the absolute most sweetest woman here I know, I hope you don’t struggle during the healing process…I can’t believe you had cancer though. Just remember, listen to you body, don’t over do it! I remember how you do so much to care for others, it’s your time to pamper yourself, and take good care and don’t worry about things…you got this!
I know when all is said and done, even before the all this…God I’d in control and he wants only good for us.
Take care now, I will stay in touch here…Much Peace and Love ✌️
Melissa, so happy to see your smiling face! So happy that you're recovering. Sending tender hugs and prayers your way!
Beautiful Warrior! 🎗️ (a thousand tools and animals but can you believe theres no pink ribbon 🙄)
Your beautiful energy is contagious. Peace and love during your recovery. 💜💕
You sure are an inspiration. To God be the glory! May He bless you as you bless others.
Looking gorgeous as always Melissa!! I’m so happy you are back 🙏🏼😘
you are AMAZING !!!
So great to see you smiling and looking so well Melissa, Ive just been working with breast cancer patients myself and you were constantly on my mind and in my prayers
What a great service you are doing. Thank you for that. I just appreciate this and am looking forward to Christmas for sure! Much love and thanks, Melissa
Melissa you look as radiant as always. Sounds like you are in better spirits. May God continue His marvelous healing.
I keep praying for you, Melissa. You are so strong and inspiring. Praying for your continued recovery. Love, Jennifer
God bless you!
You look great Melissa , it’s hard to keep a good woman down… I know you’ve been through a lot, it just blesses my heart at what those volunteers do for anyone going through this. Those drainage bags are amazing. Positive attitude goes a long way, but I know there will be sad days too. I will continue to pray for healing, good reports, and the strength you need and your family needs daily. Blessings, prayers and love from Alabama 🤩🙏💛
Stay strong and prayers to you. I have been waiting for update. What a trooper for sending out thankyou notes. I didn't think folks did that anymore. Ok keep the faith. ❤
You look incredible!!! If I didn’t know about the surgery, I’d never guess by looking at you. It gives me hope if I am ever faced with something similar.
Please take your time recovering, don’t rush.
I’m so glad you’re doing well. You are blessed to be surrounded with help. You’re a beautiful soul.
You are such a beautiful soul Melissa…i love you! Patti
I am so happy to hear you have a great support system, you came through this with flying colors, and you’re on the road to healing. God bless you sweetie! Love ya!
Thank you so much, Charlie. I really did have such support and it inspired me. It made me realize that I don't really do much for others and now I must. Love you, and thank you!
God bless you. You are gorgeous and such a great attitude. Very brave.
Melissa! You are so strong and so brave. Thank you for sharing your journey with us - I am sure you are helping people who are going through this now or may in the future. Praying for your continued recovery. Much love - Wendy
I appreciate you saying that Wendy. But believe me, I’ve had my share of whining and complaining. I know my loved ones can get sick of hearing me sometimes. Lol. But thank you and sending you a lot of love.
You are the most beautiful cat ever drug in. Bless you. You’re an inspiration to us all. Prayers and hugs.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Melissa! Wow, I'm amazed by your strength. Sending you much love, so glad everything went great!
So glad you are doing so well! I wish I had those aprons for my drains when I had my surgery! Very clever!
Melissa, you are an instrument of God and an angel of inspiration to SO many! You have very beautifully and graciously accepted and embraced your treatment plan with such amazing courage, strength, and dignity! I am so glad that this surgery is behind you! I am praying for you, Doug, and your entire family! You are beautiful in every sense of the word. Your viewers love and admire you so much! Now, it is onward and upward, as you recover and feel better each day!
You are such an uplifting inspiration to us all omg You are amazing . GOD be with you in the remainder of the process n complete healing. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Keeping you in my prayers! So wonderful to see you doing well, Melissa!! ❤
Awe beautiful Thankyou, amazing thanks Doug. I remember my gran had drainage things after Hysterectomy. So strange i never expected you'd get cancer i know you were tested for the marker Uk love you Again Thankyou Doug amazing husband ❤❤❤xxx 🐶🐾🐾
Melissa, you are such an inspiration to every woman who has or needs to have a mastectomy. After only the short time since your surgery you look wonderful and appear to be on he road to recovery. I'm a firm believer in the power of pray. You will be on my prayer list indefinitely. It was great seeing you.
Beautiful and inspiring. May God heal you.
You are an incredible woman, already sending thank you notes and looking for ways to pay it forward, what an inspiration! I can see the sweetness in your heart. Sending you love and prayers.
aw thank you.l. I just think it's the least I can do since so much was done for me. Thank you! Love Melissa
Great video Melissa, I’m sure you have helped others who have or will be going through this. You look beautiful and I really like your hair up, so pretty. You are such a beautiful person through and through with a wonderful attitude. God bless you. Prayers for your healing.❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Melissa, you look beautiful. Your ability to share your experience will be so helpful to other women who will be going through this. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I hope you continue to recover. 🙏🏻
I a0preciate that so much!!! 💙💙💙
I am sooo glad it's over ❤
Melissa: so so happy you are on your channel again. I have prayed for you and just yesterday was wondering how you were doing . So happy you are cancer free. Sharing your journey is a gift to us. I know very little about breast cancer let alone the surgery this was a great education. I love you shared your experience. I had Pancreatic Cancer 13 years ago and at the time I had such fear and wished I knew someone who also had this and the horrific surgery I had to go through. Today Cancer free I so much always want to help and listen to anything going through such a horrible illness. God bless and thank you.
Oh Dawn!!! What a horrible cancer you had!!! I can't begin to imagine what you went through because I know it's a difficult cancer to overcome. You truly are a survivor. Bless you and may you have long good health! Love, Melissa
You are an amazing woman. Bless you forever.
oh, Missy, you look beautiful today! You are so very brave! Thank you for this in person update. What an inspiration! This needs to be played at every Womens Center (where I used to work!) all around the country. Women need to hear the encouragement you have brought to us! Thank you thank you thank you! Love and a gentle hug, JJ xxxoooo
Thank you so much Jeanie. I’m so grateful to you. Sending you much love.
Melissa, I’m sending prayers this is such good information u
R giving us. You look beautiful, as always. 🙏💕💕💕💕jana - Texas
So good to see you pretty lady! Wonderful to know your recovery is going well! Thank you for your intimate shares. You definitely are helping others❤
Continued blessings! 🙏✨️
Has anyone else in your family have breast cancer? So happy for you. Prayers for continued healing.
I’m so glad that you’re well and that you are feeling better. Prayers were answered. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤
So happy to see you and know you are doing well. You are looking beautiful!! Providing meals is a wonderful thing!!
So thankful it went great! You're the definition of a truly gracious woman! Yay for Doug. 😊
Welcome back, you look fantastic!!! Beautiful. ❤
It’s so very nice to see you on again! You are on my heart and in my prayers! I’m so happy you are doing well!
💖💐 Lord Bless you Sweet Melissa. You look radiant. I'm so happy to see you again. It's so kind of you to share your surgical experience as it will help others.( I've had breast cancer surgery in 2011. So stressful). What an amazing group of people to be surrounded by. They offered their talents and love
Best wishes for a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️
Sending you prayers, healing wishes, and love from another Melissa! You are already an inspiration to me, and you look and sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a private topic with grace and bravery. I look forward to watching your videos for years to come! 💐❤
Bless you, Melissa. So no followup? No chemo or anything? That’s wonderful
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May/June. Double mastectomy with expanders. Going through chemo now ( halfway through) . Cancer is not boring. It’s our life and the lives of our loved ones. Thank you for being vulnerable with us! I couldn’t sleep in bed for 3-4 months. It’s still not as comfortable as my recliner so you may have a new besty!
Losing that independence and learning a whole new respect for patience through a process. Breast cancer treatment is process but we can heal and recover. We may be week but our higher power can carry us.
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Melissa, you are such a beautiful person inside and out and are so blessed., as well as a blessing to anyone who watches your channel. Wind at your back, we love you!
It’s hard to watch this update without tearing up . Survivor or not, we all here can relate to you. This can happen to anyone any time. Grateful you’ve got this behind you. Looking forward to more beauty & fashion from you. You’ve got lots of more videos to do. 🥰 keep taking good care of yourself. We will be here when your able. .
No, please don’t cry. It’s good and I’m doing well. I’m so grateful that I’m healthy and that they caught it early. So no tearing up OK? But you are so kind and so tenderhearted and I’m grateful for that. Much love.
You wonderful lovely, lovely woman. Melissa, I was so happy to see your smiling face today and the good report that you gave us. Bless the Lord for watching over you and taking care of you. I've always admired your outer beauty and knowing now you are just as beautiful, if not more on the inside. You will be in my prayers for continued recovery. Don't push yourself too hard. XO
Much love, you look GREAT ❤❤❤❤❤😘🥰🙏🏼😍🫶❤️♥️ Thank you for sharing your knowledge Melissa ..
You look amazing! God bless you. Praying for healing and a full & quick recovery.
Dear Melissa I’m go glad you’re past this surgery and are healing. Thank you for talking about it because it helps the rest of us that have had to deal with it. You are not alone. I had a friend who once every 2 weeks would come with a weeks supply of meals for me. If it weren’t for her I would have barely eaten. My husband helped hold down the fort but other than that I had no other help and I’m so grateful for my husband and my friend. Please let everyone again know that a casserole or two for someone going through recovery is so important and lovely a thing to do for someone living in fear and recovery. Thank you and sending hugs. 🩷🩷🩷
That brought tears to my eyes that your friend did that. What a beautiful friend and what a beautiful service. I'm just so impressed and inspired by her. And my son's church just took me under their wing. I couldn't believe their kindness. The food really helps doesn't it? Much love and thanks,, and give that friend a hug. Love Melissa
Sending love. Thankyou for sharing your experience. You are wonderful so soon thinking about what you can do for others. Take all the time you need. Will be here!
Melissa, it's so great to see you looking so well and knowing that the worst is over! Nowhere to go but upward and onward now! I wish you continued progress and sending you healing hugs! ❤
Thank you, Rose!!! Yes, I'm so very glad this surgery is behind me. The worst part anyway. I sure thank you! Love, Melissa
Wow you look really great Melissa and still have that beautiful smile! So nice that you are helping others who might be going through the same.
I still remember the drains coming out😢 you look fabulous Melissa ❤ sending love and prayers 🙏
My prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing this with us🙏🙏🙏
Lucky winner🎉😊
I had my breast cancer surgery in October as well. I remember sitting in a waiting room waiting for results when they handed me a candle that said one out of seven. It seems like a surreal moment to have to experience all of this during breast cancer awareness month, That was many years ago. Still here.
Oh it is. It’s just a long wait and the whole experience is so odd. Please take care. My very best wishes to you.
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Sending you Love and Healing beautiful lady. ❤❤❤❤❤
I was wondering just today, how you were doing. You look so beautiful and you're such an inspiration, Melissa! 💖
Hi Melissa,
Great to see you recovering and doing well. I'm a breast cancer survivor going on 12 years.
Thanks be to God! I also had a bilateral mastectomy along with reconstruction surgery. I actually had 2 reconstruction surgeries. Let's put it this way; I never will be on the cover of Playboy magazine, but, I'm here to tell the tale. I'm so grateful for the doctors an wonderful nurses that helped me thru my journey! We are so lucky to live in a day and age that great progress has been made. God Bless you with continued recovery! You look beautiful, as always! Better days are coming, Melissa! I'm living proof! Love and light, Sarah🙏❤☀
You look amazing I've been thinking about you. Thank you for making this video it will help so many going through this and those that will go through breast cancer. I worry because if I need surgery I don't have anyone to help me but I suppose I would manage somehow. Sending you love I'm proud of you 🫂