Any Northern Virginia ladies on this discussion board?

mikita5

Hey Mary Lou,

I'm in Princeton, WV.. We're neighbors!! I'm having surgery and reconstruction at Johns Hopkins March 30th..

reeney77

Thank you for your replies. I actually am planning on getting a second opinion at Fairfax Northern Virginia Hema/Onc. The doctors there also come to Lake Manassas Cancer Center which is right around the corner from me. It just seems as if Georgetown is so reputable and i don't want to compromise my care by going somewhere else. But it's good to know that others are using other drs and facilities in the area.

BrandonMom

Mikita,

I had a mastectomy and an expander implanted at Hopkins in November.  Please let me know if you have any questions or want more information.  Did they tell you about local lodging?  I stayed at the McElderry house and it was very close and nice.

flyrzfan

bump

navygirl

Wow...has it been that long since I've been on this thread? I need to add it to my favorites so I don't neglect it...

Sorry for the false alarm Nancy, I was able to log onto my old screen name and find it so I could bump it...but I couldn't post from there. Here's hoping I haven't gone past my allotted "5" per day with my new name...hope you are all well and we can work out a get together when it gets warmer...

navygirl

Not a lot to catch up on other than the new faces...welcome Beth, reeney and one other  I think? Sorry, it's late and I have to uproot everone on the bed to go p so I kind of lost a name I think...

Sorry there was confusion and none of you could have joined us at the Olive Garden...I haven't been there in years...they have so MUCH to choose from now...and it was sooo nice to enjoy a glass (or two...) of wine.

Hi Dawn...No...no food court pizza for me babe...I'd rather spend a bit more and get something I enjoy than eat just to eat. That food court is just bizzarre for such an upscale mall??!!

I hope everyone is well and surgeries and appointments have gone smooth.

Hopefully we can do a meet up again soon...It's about my only social outlet these days

kmccraw423

Lefty - I live in Ashburn (about 20-30 minutes from Fairfax) and I lived in Pittsburgh twice!  I loved it.  Occasionally I still visit there.

Flyrzfan - is that a puppy?  Is it a boxer or mastiff?  Absolutely adorable!

Monique - thanks for starting this last year.

I would be up for Olive Garden.

PinkyLee

Hello to all:

For some reason I just found this link.  I think I had seen another link for NoVA.  I live in Warrenton, which is still in range. 

Monique I sent you a pm.

PinkyLee

BrandonMom

I'm still in for olive garden as well. Just let me know when!

Monique

I would love to meet up at Olive Garden   Maybe a spring get together

Monique

danix5

reeney77- what dr are you seeing at that new onco?  I went to Dr Patel and switched to Dr wilkerson same building two different practices with almost the same name.

Pm me or respond here.  I just wonder which practice your headed too?

Dani

GramE

http://www.ballyshaners.org/content.aspx?page=2&section=1

Saturday, March 7 is Old Town Alexandria's Irish Parade.    

navygirl

Hey Dani ~ so good to see you post! How have you been?

Just checking in to see how everyone is making out these days...I'm still doing the weekly Herceptin treatments but I do seem to be doing better on the weekly infusions than I did on the every 3 week ones.

Hope the snow hasn't been to bad for you guys...my puppies and I enjoyed running around in it (ok, they ran I mostly watched).

Take care all...

danix5

I am going to the Irish parade is anyone else?

GramE

I am planning to, dani.   Did not go last yr, but have been to the Scottish parade in December.   

danix5

I was at the Scottish parade in December, too weird!

I go to see the parades and an added bonus is my cute cop is working the parades!  This time I will only be bringing one son.  Maybe we should all meet up for coffee right after parade?

Dani

GramE

I see that Saturday is going to be 60 degrees.  Pick a place and I will try to be there.   

danix5

lefty- We could meet at the Starbucks at the bottom of King street?  It is on the left if you are walking towards the water front.

Let me know and let's see how many ladies can make it!

Hubby reports in at 11am so I figure the parade must be starting at 12pm, anyone know for sure?

Dani

danix5

navygirl- wow good to hear from you too1  Oh my I will be so happy for you when you have finished all your treatments!

I am with you loved the snow, I went with my friends 7yr old sledding, my teens did not want to go with Mom.  They went with their friends instead.  Some days I miss the days when they liked to hang with Mom and Dad!

Let see how many can go to Alexandria on Saturday for the big parade.  Warning parking will be difficult.

Dani

GramE

The metro to King Street then the free shuttle bus down King Street is the best way to do Alexandria -- MY opinion.  OR get a bus ticket when you get on the metro (machine near the elevator),  any bus that goes down King Street (there are many) will be 35 cents.   IF you get a transfer, you can ride back up King Street free, if within 4 hours.  MUCH cheaper and less hassle than parking.  Don't forget most of the streets will be closed for the parade...   

 The  Starbucks on King Street -  near the river at Union Street.   It has a few tables on the sidewalk.  

danix5

Should we think of somewhere with more room.  In case quite a few ladies show up?

I am parking at Police kennels.  It is a hike, but then I could use the calorie burn!  LOL!

Dani

danix5

anyone going to the parade in old town alexandria today?

GramE

I plan to go after I organize my taxes.  Want to meet at Madelines across from the town square?  not sure what I am going to wear, as laundry is sloshing around as I type. it will be casual - jeans and who knows what else.   

danix5

Yes I know Madelines.  I will be leaving Stafford about 11am parking at police kennels and walking downtown.  I will let you know what I am wearing, i will pm you my cell number.Do you know the parade route? 

Cop husband dosen't know!

He said he would call me after he gets to his assignment and let me know!  Parade does start at 12:30 so we probably should meet up after or maybe during if it is close to route.

Dani

GramE

Dani,check PM.  Not sure of the route, but prob around the town square after going up King Street.  Usual route is Royal then King, from my past experience.

GramE

You all missed a great parade, perfect weather and meeting Dani and me !!!!!

reeney77

Danix5 - sorry for the late response. I got my second opinion with Dr. Maran at Lake Manassas Cancer Center in Gainesville. Really like it there - not just the dr but the nurses seem really nice too and on top of things. I am scheduled to start chemo at the end of the month. I think the Lake Manassas facility is much more comfortable, laid-back, and has a more social atmosphere than the very clinical environment i saw at the hospital in Baltimore where i considered treatment.

Let me know if you have other questions.

PinkyLee

reeney77

Let me know if you'd like someone to be with you at the center in Gainesville.  I live south of their right on route 29.

PinkyLee

reeney77

That's very sweet of you - i truly appreciate the offer. I have a feeling though that i'm gonna have people fighting to be there with me at chemo sessions. I only have 4 so i'm gonna have to split them up somehow. Not that i don't appreciate the help and the concern and the love of my family, but just am feeling overwhelmed sometimes.

AnnaM

Just found this thread. I live in Leesburg. Bilateral with immediate DIEP in September 2005 at Mercy in Baltimore (Friedman and Chang). Chemo plus Herceptin, finished in spring 2007 in Fairfax (Broome). I am now followed by Dr. Wilkenson in Fairfax. Hope all of you are doing well.

Anna