March 2009 Rads Group?

littlebird75

nelia48 I actually had the lap band placed in August of 2006. I've lost 40 pounds in that time - not as much as I would have liked but still 40 is 40.

I actually searched the board for "lap band" to see if there are other BC patients on here who have the lap band because I'm curious how they delt with it through treatment.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have with my personal experience. Just message me privately if you want.

In the meantime - are there other BC patients who have the lap band? I'm considering a complete "un-fill" while undergoing treatment to ensure I am able to eat as normally as possible but I really have no idea what to expect through chemo and radiation. I would love to chat with anyone who's been through this.

Thanks!!

Rachel_BC

Susie yay for the good news!  Holy finoly that's a horror about the leak     

nelia48

Hi, everyone!  Just catching up on everyone's good news here.  So happy to hear that you are all moving on with your lives, recovering, and best of all, SMILING!!!!!

 I've stayed away from the discussion boards --- don't know why --- just thought I needed a break from thinking about it all.  I centered my thoughts on dieting, the drastic need to lose a LOT of weight, etc.  It was a good thing for me to do, though I found I don't lose weight as fast as I used to when I was younger.

Had my 3 month check up Friday and all is going fine.  I've lost 30 pounds in 3 months -- a good thing!  About 120 to go, though!!!!

Hope everyone is doing really well!  Will check in more often!

Rachel_BC

Hurrah nelia!!!! 30 pounds is WONDERFUL!!!!!  Great to hear from you.  I think its great you can stay off the boards too.

Rachel_BC

I just reconciled my bank statements back to June... looks like the worst of my side effects (aside from the insanity with the burns) was the months AFTER RADS

Mary22

Hello, my sister got her BRCA test results and they were negative!!!!!!!! YAHOOOOOO!

I go next Wednesday for my first post cancer mammo and gyno appt!

Rachel_BC

YAAAAAAAAAAAY for your sister!  Waiting with ya for your results

BooBee

Great news all the way around ladies.  Nice to see everyone check in.

SusieMTN

GIRLS HELLO!  Nice to see you all back!  I wanted to post something that has helped me a lot.  It was a supplement to "Cure" magazine (free) and it dealt with "Survivorship" both those Cancer free and those with disease still present.  I was feeling, hmmm, just not quite right and read the supplement and felt much better! 

So my husband and I have the great privilage of packing gauze into my wound that will not heal!  Now if anyone reads this and perhaps had a less than great weekend, want to change?  Actually not so bad, but boy could I make it that way if i chose!

Mary22

Well after I had a panic attack in the Women's Imaging Center, I am happy to report that my first post cancer mammo came back clean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Awesome news Mary!!!

SusieMTN

Mary22 - EXCELLENT Mary!  It is a relief when you know everything is OK!

Rachel_BC

Party time Mary

Mary22

YES!!!!!!!!

BooBee

NED!!!!!!!!!  Congrats Mary.

kristifromsandiego

Hi Guys

Hello everyone, it has been for months since I wrote. Sounds like everyone is doing great!  I am also happy.  I also am doing fine.  My last surgery is next Friday, replacement surgery, so in a week I will have two new knockers!!!   I am asking for just small ones, a bit of a difference from the D's I use to have.  I am happy and look forward to this being behind me.  Loved to see Torch Songs new pictures.. Take Care   Kristi 

SusieMTN

Ladies!  Well, today I will find out the results of my CT scan and I am hoping I will come home and celebrate rather than be in a puddle of tears!  I have been having pains in the upper right side under my ribs.  I hope this is not liver met's - that will really piss me off!  All my blood tests are normal and actually I feel great, energy has returned and I have been taking full advantage of it.  So say a prayer, have some good thoughts for me etc........for me!

Hugs to you all!

Susie

Rachel_BC

kristi- new knockers yay!  I am a D these days so I I can relate to wanting a smaller size.  What size did you pick?  All the best!!!

SusieMTN- well you gotta be freakin out but hang in there and I will be praying for you for sure!  Please let us know what info you get?   Is the pain on your right side the same side as the bad boob that was radiated?

SusieMTN

I woke up this morning and decided today's going to be a good, good day (Black Eyed Peas)!  It was CT scan came back normal.  Doctor thinks that it may be a little Cholecystitis.  What a relief that was!  So I am very happy and relieved!  AND I don't have to see the Onc for 3 months!  Yea!  All is normal all is good!

Rachel_BC

YAAAAAAY FABULOUS Susie!!!

Jeanne_D

Just thought I would check in with the rad babes of March and hope that everyone is doing well now.  I have still been having some problems, but, am hopefully going to have them taken care of soon.  It seems like bc is the gift that keeps on giving! 

Congrats Susie on your good news! 

And, congrats Mary on NED!  I hope we all dance with him forever!

Jeanne

Jeanne_D

I guess all of the rad babes have left the building!  lol 

I pray that you are all doing well! 

I am on tamoxifen and doing ok on it so far!

Take care and Happy Holidays!

Jeanne

SusieMTN

Yes, there is an echo!  Just popped in to wish everyone Happy New Year!  May we all be cancer free forever!  Hugs to you all!

BTW my wound is just about healed, can't believe it took this long!

S