how about drinking?

kittycat

I have turned into CRAZY PATIENT!!!  I never heard from my breast surgeon today (like promised).  So, I called him this afternoon.  Well, his office closes at 2 pm on Thursdays and guess what time I called???  2 pm!!!  I left a message and paged him twice - no answer!  So, I called the onco's office, since I have an appt in the morning with them.  Why go in if there are no results....  Well THEY HAVE THE RESULTS BUT WON'T TELL ME!!!  Ughhhh......  So, then I got desperate and tried to get in touch with the onco's PA at the other office.  No luck there.  He's doing hospital rounds.  So, then I called my plastic surgeon.  Apparently, I signed my hippa paperwork incorrectly, so they couldn't get results.  So, I drove across town and signed new paperwork.  I stayed until 4:45 and spoke to my PS.  He never got results - but at least he tried.  He called me after I left his office and told me that he still hadn't heard anything but that he would pray for me tonight (I love love love my PS).  So, now I have to wait until tomorrow.  My appt is at 9:30, but I found out the PA will be there at 9, so I'm going in early!!! 

I need something to drink, but I feel so crappy.  I'm worn out from surgery and haven't had much to eat all day! 

junie

Huggsss, Kitty--the waiting game sure does suck the big one!  Hopefully, everything will be in place tomorrow.  Glad your appt is early so you don't have to fret all day.   My fingers are still crossed!

AStorm--how long do you have to wait for exam results?  Good luck!!

Welcome home, Wahine--thanks for leaving me some $$$ in Tunica, but wish you had won a big one!!

Happy TGIF tomorrow to everyone!!!

hunkydory

Kitty, sending you a virtual Valium, Ativan, whatever you need to sleep tonight.  I am so sorry you are on the waiting game too. Sleep my friend if you can.  XXXXOOOO HD 

wahine

Kittycat, I echo junie and hunkydory......hope you get really, really, good results tomorrow, and get a good night sleep tonight. Too much stress!!!! Did you get HD's virtual drugs yet? They should help!!! Sorry you couldn't get results today, but glad you did all you could possibly do to try to track them down. All that would have worn me down too! And so nice of your PS to pray for you....hang on to him...he's a keeper!  (((HUGS))) and let us know tomorrow!!!

Kathy

kittycat

Thanks everyone!!!   I need all the prayers I can get!  I got the virtual drugs and 2 glasses of wine!  Feeling a bit better!  Less than 12 hours until I get news!  Hopefully it's good news.  My toast tonight was one word....  BENIGN!!!!!!!!!

AStorm

Kittycat -- I hope you are asleep but I'm still sending good energy for you. I like your toast. I think I'll borrow that... it is always a good mantra. The good thing about HTL drinks is that they don't hurt you and can even enjoy them after midnight on the eve or surgery.

I won't hear about my exam until June, which is fine cuz I can't take the exam again until July if I failed it. My plan is to focus on exam #2 for now.

AStorm

Kittycat -- I hope you are asleep but I'm still sending good energy for you. I like your toast. I think I'll borrow that... it is always a good mantra. The good thing about HTL drinks is that they don't hurt you and can even enjoy them after midnight on the eve or surgery.

I won't hear about my exam until June, which is fine cuz I can't take the exam again until July if I failed it. My plan is to focus on exam #2 for now.

dee1961

NativeMainer

kittykat--after you get your results ask how to file a complaint about not getting the results as promised.  If your BS didn't get the results as expected he/she can take your formal complaint to who ever did the tests. At the very least you should get a written apology from someone.  There is absolutely NO EXCUSE for this kind of f@(k-up.  Even worse, what if you were paging about an emergency and didn't get an answer?  THAT is not only inexcusable but dangerous!  Please, Please, Please make sure you tell your BS and the BS's office manager about both issues and GET A RESPONSE that makes you feel secure that it won't happen to another woman. 

No wonder you are CRAZY PATIENT--and you have every right to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Oh, lordy, now I need a stiff drink, I 'm so angry for kittykat!  Maybe a liquid valium is in order. . . 

wahine

I like your "TGIF" Dee!!!

Kitty, anxiously waiting for your results.....we are all here with you!

dee1961

Any word yet Kitty? Waiting to hear good news

kittycat

BAD NEWS!!!  It's BACK!!!  I had IDC (about 0.6 cm), grade 3 - crap.  Also DCIS that's mutlifocal.  I go to the BS on Monday.  I'll need to get a sentinel node biopsy.  The onco wants to do a petscan, but I have to wait to heal.  I guess the hyst/ooph is on hold.  The onco referred me to a radiation onco, who I also see on Monday.  This disease SUCKS!!!  I am praying hard it's not in my lymphnodes!  The onco seems positive.  Keep me in your prayers. 

NativeMainer

Oh, kittykat--that is such sucky news.  I wish I knew what to say.  {{{{{{{{{{kittykat}}}}}}}}}}}

dee1961

OMG Kitty! That sucks for sure. Hang in there sweetie and I will keep all things crossed for no lymph involvement. You will get through this and be okay. Good luck with the BS and Onco on Monday!

wahine

Kitty, my heart goes out to you....and lots of prayers that your lymphnodes are clear. I can imagine how scary this is right now, but I agree with Dee, that you will get through this and be okay! If you feel a lot of arms around you, it is all of us holding you up, and giving you big hugs. You are so right...this disease SUCKS!!!!! Please come here and hang out at the pool and let the TT's pamper you, and feel free to vent...we are here for you.

When you feel like smiling again, look at this video of dogs...its really cute, and hope it will bring a smile: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=pkPNa4DBFHI

NativeMainer

I've got the super absorbant towels for drying tears for kittykat

hunkydory

Kitty, so sorry for the news.  I hope your get through next week and hope your BS or Onc gave you a real script for Valium or Ativan.  It will help you sleep. I cried a tear for you today because I remember it all so well.  I also am thinking of you Bean.  I know you had a fretful week with scans.  I don't feel like partying anymore, so I will say chow, and my prayers are with all of you....everyone!  xxoo HunkyD 

junie

...awww, Kitty--what crappy, crappy results!!   Sounds like your medical team is moving quickly.  Fingers crossed for good results on node biopsy and PET--once those are out of the way and results are known, things will fall into place.  Sometimes, I think the waiting side of this is the hardest of all.  Big hugggssss to you!!!

Taking my bucket out poolside and cussing cancer to hell!!!

Stanzie

I am so sorry, that is just awful. Try and take care of yourself.

AStorm

{{{{{kittycat}}}}} THAT SUCKS!!! I'm so sorry. This has been a really crappy week. I hope next week is a little better... I'm still hoping for negative on the lymph node biopsy. I hate this disease!  

kittycat

Thanks you guys!  I can't believe this is happening to me.  I was trying to be so proactive.  I'm in total shock and I'm pretty scared.  We're doing the Susan G Komen walk today.  I'm glad I have so many supporters here at BSO and at home!    I love the towel, by the way. 

dee1961

Today I raise my glass in a toast to Kitty and Komen with our pink pussycat drink!

Cheers to no fears!

Pink PussyCat

 

Fill shaker half with icePour in:
2 measures Gin
2 measures Grapefruit Juice
2 measures Pineapple Juice
half measure grenadine.
Shake and strain into ice filled glass.
Garnish with Pineapple Slice.

wahine

Joining Dee in raising my glass to Kittycat and the Komen walk today....with the pink pussycat drink!! Jocks, will you please make big pitchers of this drink, so we can all have plenty today? I think we could all stand to get a little sloshed today.....and drown all the worries and fears. And MN, bring lots of those big, absorbent towels!!!

This is (raising glass) for Kitty and Komen,

Kathy

junie

Are all ya'all gettin' dressed for a propah Derby pahty?   Don't forget your hats!!!  Jocks is fixin' mint juleps but think I'll be drinkin' some Pink PussyCats--look yummy!   Hunky--my $$ is on Backtalk--last odds were 50 to 1.   I always bet on the longshot!!!

Hope you have good weather for your walk, Kitty.   If you were walking here, you'd get soaked!!  Lots of rain but the wind and wild weather have moved on for the moment.

Happy Derby Day to all!

dee1961

Having a great time at the Derby, hope to see you all there!

 

wahine

Joining you all at the Derby....boy those mint juleps pack a wallop! Hope my hat isn't blocking anyone behind me...LOL. Not sure who to bet on though!!

hunkydory

I'm still Lookin at Lucky to win!  If not, then I hope the jockey punches someone in the face!  HD

Edited to add...I think that hat would look better on your dog Kathy!  LOL!  By the way, mine isn't really a hat....I passed out in a sunflower patch last night!

wahine

I know HD, it was the weirdest hat I could find! lol....Gotta match my dogs, right??? I like your huge sunflower!!! Hey, I've had so many mint juleps, I don't even care who wins....but point me in the direction of the horses, puleez.......

hunkydory

Funny Kathy!  Actually, Dees hat would look good on her avatar also! 

kittycat

I love the hats!!!  Yes, we need some pretty pink cocktails for sure!!!