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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited February 2011

    Oh, DS is bringing "Chicago stuffed Pizza" for dinner.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited February 2011

    Carol - Perhaps it is time to seek a second opinion if you don't like this surgeon.  Are there others in your area?  

    I keep pinching myself to wake up but can't seem to get out of this nightmare so I know how you feel.  Nothing but bad experiences for me.   

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited February 2011

    Carol so sorry you did not like the PS.  I have an appt with one on March 15th.  The group is suppose to be the best in San Antonio, I so hope I am not dissapointed.

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  • dawney
    dawney Member Posts: 211
    edited February 2011

    I didn't like the PS that my surgeon recommended and went for a second opinion and love, love, love the new one.  The first one wouldn't do a TRAM flap on me but the second one will.  Waiting on insurance approval and then I will schedule as soon as I can.  So ready for it to be over with!!

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  • Sandeeonherown
    Sandeeonherown Member Posts: 1,946
    edited February 2011

    I switched Gps a few years ago because I just didn't 'get' my GP..would keep me waiting int he waiting room for 25 minutes while I could see her watering her plants, does not beleive in vitamins, I had to beg her for a mammogram when I turned 40....thank god I changed dr.'s pre-cancer diagnosis. My new GP goes by her first name, takes all the time in the world if you need it and called mer personally to tell me I had cancer.....that is the kind of surgeon you want too..and radiologist and oncologist...you have to trust these people...sometimes their bedside manner sucks..true enough but yowsers ladies....have to feel safe with them, hmm?

    hugs to all

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited February 2011

    I had a short pm from PauldingMom on Jan. 31st-said her computer was still down & she was doing chemo #2 this week.  The rest of the message was banter about the Super Bowl, so she still keeping a stiff upper lip!!! 

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  • carol6026
    carol6026 Member Posts: 45
    edited February 2011

    I am going for a second opinion in 2 weeks, i hope this one is better. The one I saw today said that with a total mastectomy and radiation, he cannot do reconstruction, it won't turn out right. Then he tells me if I don't have both sides done, you will be able to tell a differance.I don't expect them to be completely the same, but by the way he talks, you will notice a big differance. So now I am terrified to have anything done. All I keep hearing are horror stories. 

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited February 2011

    If the roads are clear tomorrow - have icy conditions right now - I will be getting my test results - finally.  The people down here don't know how to drive on ice and it is not my favorite thing either.  This does not happen here.  The surgeon's office called to confirm the appt so I guess they are planning on being there.  Anxious to hear what he has go say.  So ready for this boob pain to go away.  Will post when I find out something.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited February 2011
                               
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  • TMarina
    TMarina Member Posts: 692
    edited February 2011

    carol-->glad you are getting a 2nd opinion.  That doc sounds like a real jerk!

    Jo--Hope all goes well tomorrow!  Stay safe!

    peace be with you ladies tonight!

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  • JeanH
    JeanH Member Posts: 281
    edited February 2011

    Hi guys just checking in, still hanging in mild headache and very tired so Hoping the steroids will not interfere too much....definitely not going to be the typical night owl I usually am...



    Trine, I am drink water broth soup teen tea to flush this through the system. Thanks for the tips...may end up back in my comfy chair if sleep does not come easy...it has been my favorite hang place of late.



    Jo hope you get to doctor safely. I agree we are in with these doctors for a long haul we need to trus them and feel comfortable with them.. Felt better with the MO today last visit felt rushed but not at all today. I was already confident in his abilities, but did not want to feel like my questions had to edited for time restraints. I loved the personality and personal touch of the first BS I saw but went with the cancer center who was more unto date on the current research...for example the first surgeon said since we knew I had a positive node from the biopsy they would not do SNB and go straight to dissection. The second one said the latest research released 6 months ago shows with a lumpectomy and radiation you have the same survival rates if you do the SNB and have less than 3 positive nodes and just removing those with the surgery and you have with doing the total

    dissection. I went with the second opinion would rather risk a second surgery than doing it immediately and risking LE. Since I ended up with 2 out of 5 no additional nodes are being removed....and my LE risks are very low.Still take precautions of not having bloods or IV's in that arm but BS said not a problem if I need to. Make testing on phone with left land a bit of a challenge but we are adaptable!

    Meek I remember the same thing after mine, just wanted to go home and sleep. DH offered food, but I think we did some thing quick and I slept the afternoon away. I think DH has food as the cure for all since his cousin told him to make sure he had food for me after giving birth since I would be starving and might be off schedule for a hospital meal....he took this so much to heart he stopped at the deli on the way to the hospital between contractions...not the route I would have done but it worked in the end and I was hungry. He brought food today after chemo because he thought I would be hungry but the smell was too much...he ate just enough to keep his blood sugar in line and chucked the rest so I would not have to smell it going home...he has been such a sweetheart during this process...and he is still breaking in a new knee. 2010 was not a good medical year for us new knee for him broken elbow for me and the BC for me, same side at elbow which means overlapping symptoms for shoulder paid..... new chemo rule, send the date out for food during the

    between time so they van eat when they are not with me....perfume will need to be banned for the same reason.



    Good light all....hugs,



    Jean

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  • JeanH
    JeanH Member Posts: 281
    edited February 2011

    Sorry some weird iPad induced substitutions in that post hope you get the drift....to tired to edit am in night owl territory

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  • JeanH
    JeanH Member Posts: 281
    edited February 2011
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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited February 2011

    Paula---wil be thinking of you tomorrow and sending prayers that all goes smoothly. Check in when you can!



    Peace and prayers, Tori

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited February 2011

    Jo & Paula ~ I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

    Lynn ~ Sending hugs way up north for you.

    Jean ~ ((hug))

    Meecie & elimar ~ Great news on colos. Glad everything came 'out' okay. Ha!

    Haven't written much lately ~ been keeping to myself. Just one of those weeks, I guess, but I read your posts every night & say a prayer for all of you.

    ♥

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited February 2011
    Jean, that's one down...one less to go.  I made sure I stayed away from foods I really liked so I wouldn't associate them with chemo. 
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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited February 2011

    Having a PS that you are comfortable with is CRITICAL!  I had 4 consultations with PS's to find the one that I felt most comfortable with. There IS time and it is worth it to take some time to find the right docs. 

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited February 2011

    Interesting Friday at BC.org

    We have wine at KK's,Hottub party at the beach and handcuffs instead of housework. Have a good weekend ladies.

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited February 2011

    Well school cancelled today not making it to a third rad treatment.  My skin has been getting crispy under the arm where the SNB was.  Dr gave me silver sulfadianize cream to put on it.  Glad for the break.

    Woke up to 4 in of snow on top of the ice we got two days before.  Not going anywhere today.  Good thing I got groceries on Monday and made soup.

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited February 2011

    Had my biospy and all went well.  To find out the radiologist who did it was my Dr. wife.  Now just have to wait.  Very emotional today tried to get my daughter to school couldn't get car out of the ice.  These things never made me cry be four but now like a river.  I am so glad I found this place.  People say don't worry about it and it may be nothing.but there not the ones going through it. Hope everyone has a great day and will check in later. Can't wait until I can write as much as I want

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited February 2011

    Had my biospy and all went well.  To find out the radiologist who did it was my Dr. wife.  Now just have to wait.  Very emotional today tried to get my daughter to school couldn't get car out of the ice.  These things never made me cry be four but now like a river.  I am so glad I found this place.  People say don't worry about it and it may be nothing.but there not the ones going through it. Hope everyone has a great day and will check in later. Can't wait until I can write as much as I want

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited February 2011

    Good Luck with Round One today, Paula.

    jo,  I am in suspense over what the doctors will tell you today.  I hope he has a solution for the pain.

    JeanH and ToriGirl, how come you mavericks don't have some kind of avatar pic by now?

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited February 2011

    Thanks Eph! Glad she is keeping on keeping on! So glad you are done with the biopsy Lynn. Jo, I am holding your hand!

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  • NotAfraid
    NotAfraid Member Posts: 218
    edited February 2011

    Lynniea - the week of waiting was the hardest part.  I was almost relieved to know the results when I got them so I could move forward!  But, I've been through BC before, so it wasn't as scary as the first time.

    I am waiting for my referral for a PS for a DIEP consult.  My medical group has been dicking me around.  I finally got a referral yesterday and - guess what?  The Dr. they referred me to DOESN'T do DIEP.  I was mad, depressed, hopeless and fairly insane last night.  I understood the term "going postal" for a second.  I think they don't have a PS in network that does DIEP surgery and they probablly don't want to pay for it out of network.  I'm going to continue being their worst nightmare until they get me to one of the MANY Dr.s in So Cal that do DIEP. 

    Meanwhile, my breast cancer is having a good time all warm and comfy in my left breast.  I hope to God that the 2 areas of DCIS are the ONLY carcinomas in there.  Waiting a bit with DCIS is ok, I suppose.  

    Until later....Boobs up!

    Lisa 

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited February 2011
    Lisa, what network are you in?  You could PM me if you'd like.  I believe my PS in So Cal does DIEP and other recons.
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  • NotAfraid
    NotAfraid Member Posts: 218
    edited February 2011

    Health Net HMO - Healthcare Partners in Long Beach.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited February 2011

    Hmmm My PS is in Long Beach, but have no idea if he's in that network.  I have Blue Cross.

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited February 2011

    Elimar-I don't have an avatar picture because I don't know how to do it....I should probably figure how to do it, huh?  :)  Something I'll work on it this weekend...

    Now...I have to find an avatar I like...

    Have a great Friday!

    Tori

    DE COLORES! 

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited February 2011

    Jo????????????????

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited February 2011

    Eph3_12 I was just thinking the same thing about jo and thought I would get on here to check to see if she has posted.

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