Illinois ladies facing bc

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  • Madismommy719
    Madismommy719 Member Posts: 781
    edited February 2012

    Lol Lago!!! Omg, we killed Kenny!!!



    My neulasta was supposedly 5 grand EACH....seems outrageous. I paid 55 out of pocket for each but now with our new crappy insurance change it would have cost me 55 bucks plus 20%.... I'm very unhappy with my DH's works new insurance.... Last year would have cost me out of pocket over 30 grand....yep, there's no ceiling on our out of pocket, Unreal!!!!!! My exchange surgery would have cost me 55.00 total and now will cost me 55 + 375 (new surgery co pay) + 20% of agreed upon amount between hospital and insurance.... Probably another couple thousand. :(



    Jumping off my soap box now....

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  • Katiep1388
    Katiep1388 Member Posts: 87
    edited February 2012

    Madis mommy- how many weeks out are you? I wish this fuzz would turn into something real i feel like a warewolf or something..



    Lago- haha i love suzie and dr cook so much, but i think for my peace of mind i gotta go with the team at evanston. Witt just scares me too much. I wish i could put dr cook in my pocket and take him with me lol.





    Yay for snow.. I just wish it wasnt so cold. I dreamed i went to Cali last night and was walking on the beach..ahhh

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  • Madismommy719
    Madismommy719 Member Posts: 781
    edited February 2012

    Katie, I'll be 9 weeks PFC this Tuesday..... I'm very frustrated with the slowness of my hair! My goal is to go "topless" by the time I leave for cancun, April 13th.... My head better get going!!!



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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012
    Katie you need to feel comfortable with your team. Dr. Witt scary OMG what did he say to you. I never felt that way about him at all. He is more aggressive with his surgical views but that was OK by me. Being HER2+ and having such a larger tumor, small boob and in the posterior region I needed someone like him IMO. both your team and mine have excellent reputations. You can't go wrong.
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  • Katiep1388
    Katiep1388 Member Posts: 87
    edited February 2012

    Lago - Dr witt is absolutely wonderful... His surgical approach scares me. With this other team i will have smaller almost hidden scars, and with witt that wont be the case. I do really like him which is in part why this has been such a difficult choice. Which is the posterior region?

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012

    Posterior region is close to the chest wall. I wasn't as concerned with scars because in time the do fade and I seem to heal pretty well.

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited February 2012

    Hi Gals,

    We're enjoying the milder temps in Florida and having a delightful time.  It sounds like winter has truly hit good ol' Illinois this week,  Brrr.........It's supposed to be 62 degrees here tomorrow, which is cooler than it has been.  Still, that's so much better than what you're experiencing.  I do miss my "honey" and my cats, though. 

    I did find a temporary pain reliever for my poor Arimidex affected joints at the Flea Market here in Fort Myers.  My pain disappeared within minutes after applying it and stayed gone for nearly 4 hours.  It's made from natural oils and herbs and I think it's quickly becoming my best friend.

    Susan, I have now read the first two books in the Hunger Games.  I need to get out and pick up the third book.  Wow!   So glad to hear that your daughter and baby are doing well.

    ILBoysMom...I am not a team captain but I WILL be in Peoria for the walk!

    Welcome to Jenelle and Chicago.  The ladies on this thread are awesome and they'll help you through this journey!

    Sending good vibes to all you gals in treatment or recovering from surgeries or reconstruction!

    Rita

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  • kater
    kater Member Posts: 526
    edited February 2012

     Lago...

    I will have some left over if i get arimidex paid for.......www.canadadrugs.com

    last year i paid 1000 for a year's supply of Anastrozole arimidex vs Anastrozole

    the year before i think i paid 2034 for year's supply of Arimidex

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  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited February 2012

    Rita, third book is Mockingbird.  I have spoken with  other  readers and have heard some very definite opinions on this last book in the trilogy.  I do not want to say anything until you read it.  I think Onward is reading the trilogy.  The movie is coming out.  I wish we lived closer so we could see the movie together.

    Had a great dinner party with very old friends tonight. So much fun to enjoy a meal with old friends.  Tomorrow we have the daughters  here with the little ones to celebrate Lila Grace's b-day and Valentine's Day.  I so love being a grandmother.  Baby Zap is coming soon. . I just know she will be perfectly fine! 

    Hey, my girlfriend from school is okay.  Her doctor (my doctor) thinks that there is a 95% chance her thingy  is benign. We will know on Wednesday.  Meanwhile I sub for her in her class.  I am so grateful that she is okay and I can move on into my retirement and she can move back with ease into health and her classroom.

    I signed up for Words with Friends but I do not get it yet.  Give me time.  I will be fun to play with once I get how to do it.  Susan

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012

    Brrrrr

    Kater I've always been on the generic (Anastrzole). Once my deductible is paid then I believe my copay is under $9. If I use their mail order it's $18 for 3 months. The way our deductible works is it includes all doctor, medical procedures etc and prescription meds. I will only consider their mail order if they are using the Teva brand (from Israel). I believe the other brand is made in India. Walgreens sells the Teva brand.

    Keep warm ladies.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited February 2012
    Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.
    Helen Keller
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    Jackie - I love today's "advice". Thanks for posting it.

    Wishing you all a great SUNday!

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012
    It's official. My chili give me hot flashes (OK warm flashes). Cry < that's sweating not crying.
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  • onward
    onward Member Posts: 296
    edited February 2012

    Katie, whatever and whoever you choose is the one you need. Like Lago, I had Dr. Witt, loved him and his team, but that's why we have choices. Sending warm hugs. Onward

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited February 2012

    The only moral lesson which is suited for a child, the most important lesson for every time of life, is this: Never hurt anybody.

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited February 2012

    Good morning.....as we wait for the approximate 4 ins. of snow it is said we will get today....starting late and only building up good after dark.  Not sure how they can narrow that down that much....hmmm, guessing again I think.

    Onward...I think you have it right....there is a feel right moment about many of these important things  -- not to say it may be strong enough to knock you over....but something inside usually resonates.  I hope you find a great Dr. Kate.  He or she is out there.

    Hope you all have a good day.

    Hugs, Jackie

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012

    I found judychicago pops

    http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6333830606_ed8c3533c6_o.jpg!

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  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited February 2012

    NEWS!  Violet (aka Baby Zap) was born at 4:30 am.  She is in the ICU (as was the plan) for observation but nursed for the first time a few minutes ago.  Cardiac doctor will monitor it, but heart beat has stabilized somewhat and things at least appear normal. 

    Thanks for all your prayers and/or thoughts and don't quit  quite yet.  I am feeling so very positive that her heart rate will stabilize on its own but we love those prayers and/or thoughts.

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  • hawk
    hawk Member Posts: 305
    edited February 2012

    Praise the Lord and Welcome Violet (aka Baby Zap!!!)   Congratulations Grandma Zap!  I am continuing prayers for stabilization.  Hugs and love!

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited February 2012

    Blessings to Violet and the whole clan.

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  • LisaMomOfFour
    LisaMomOfFour Member Posts: 465
    edited February 2012

    So very happy for you Susan!  

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  • conniehar
    conniehar Member Posts: 954
    edited February 2012

    Congratulations Susan!  Prayers continue for Violet!

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  • CorinneM1
    CorinneM1 Member Posts: 539
    edited February 2012

    Welcome to the world Violet!  Love the name btw, so cute.

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited February 2012

    Wonderful news, Zap. Congratulations to all and welcome to the long-awaited Violet!!!!!

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited February 2012

    Whoo Hoo Violet. Susan you must be so happy.

    Good day to be born. It's also one of my nieces birthdays.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2012

    FABULOUS NEWS!!!

    A little something for our beloved Grandma ZAP:

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  • Madismommy719
    Madismommy719 Member Posts: 781
    edited February 2012

    Awww... YAY violet!  Welcome!!

     Congrats Zap!  You must be so happy!!!  Can't wait to see a picture!  :)

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  • blackjack
    blackjack Member Posts: 1,010
    edited February 2012

    Baby Violet has may her way here. May God continue to bless her and keep her healthy! We just finished our prayer chain and I included her and look she is here. Now I say that was fast answering. he he.

    Congrats to you and dd. Need pics now. Sooooo happy for you.

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited February 2012

    BJ- Saw you at Costco yesterday, but by the time I made it over to where I spied you, you had moved on. Never caught up with you...

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  • onward
    onward Member Posts: 296
    edited February 2012

    Welcome to the world Violet! May you continue always to be a blessing to your Grandma, because it's really all about her. lol.

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