Filling the expanders would be done with a syringe and saline.  The doctor pointed out that I should feel some pain and pressure with the filling of the tissue expanders. He asked me if I wanted saline implants or silicone. He told me he would over expand in order to fit the implant in. Over expanding would stretch the skin in order for the implant to fit. All of my original breast and tissue will be gone so the plastic surgeon wouldn’t have anything to work with.  I chose silicon because with saline the breast over time would sag. He asked me how my New Years that just passed was. I told him great me my son and husband went out for dinner at the casino. I told him I had a lot of pain in my left breast that night and we had to leave early. He told me not to worry about the surgery and to make sure I get those test done prior. I told him I would. After signing my life away and filling out forms, the next time I would be seeing this doctor would be the day of my surgery.  I went home and did some light cleaning and straitening up of the house. I did not want to come home after surgery and worry about anything. I would be concentrating on healing. I was scheduled for surgery the week of January ninth.  I went into the hospital to get my blood work and ekg done. I also pre-registered for surgery while I was there. They told me to expect a phone call as well a day before surgery so they can go over my medical information and give me instructions. Since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I would have to go through surgeries and treatment, I decided to file for social security. I considered myself disabled and would not be returning back to work. I could not do the job I had under these conditions. I had filed with the social security office as soon as I received my diagnosis because I know it takes about six months for them to make a decision.