MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Paula66

Today I want to share my sissie with you all.  10 yrs ago she found BC in one breast.  At that time they dont do both.  Well she made it chemo and was on the mend.  Then in a year n hald time she had cancer in the remaining boob. Went through chemo again.  She is part of the reason I was able to get thru this nightmare!  I am lucky because I had you all to get me thru this too!  My sissy didnt have a BCO to come to back in he day,  I am so proud and honored that I have an amazing sissy who had that kinda strength.  Thank you little sissy for teaching me how to be storng thru this.  I LOVE YOU!!!!

elimar86861

Sherryc,  I am sorry you have lost your Dad.  It is nice that you and your nearby family could gather around him at the end, being the close family that you are.  I hope your meeting with your MO will be only to ease your mind about what comes next.  You could use a break right now.

chrissyb

Sherryc, sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.  It's good that you, your mom and some of your brothers were there with him as he passed.  ((((HUGS))))  Hope the meeting with your onc is a good one.

Love n hugs.  Chrissy

Valjean

(((((( Sherry ))))))

juliet62

sherry, hugs and prayers for you and your family

justmejanis

Sherry, I am so so sorry for the loss fo your dad.  You are lucky to have a warm, supportive family to surround you during the difficult days ahead.  Big gentle hugs to you hon.  Take care please.

BarbaraA

Sherry, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am holding you close in my prayers and am praying for a good appointment with your onc today. HUGS.

Janis, I am in your pocket as well today. Bringing mimosas to go with the chocolate.  

lwarstler

Sherry, so sorry for the loss of your dad. What a wonderful time of love and sharing it sounds like you had with your brothers. I pray God's peace will be strong with you and your family. I'll be praying for your new tumor as well. Hugs.

Paula: It sounds like your sister has been a wonderful blessing.

orangemat

{{{Sherry}}}

madpeacock

Sherry - Peace and comfort to you and your family. I lost my father when he was only 49 to melanoma, so I missed many years with him. 

Janis - A is for AWESOME! 

Welcome to all the new ladies...pull up a chair and grab a beverage.

reesie

Sherry sorry for your loss. I know it's little comfort but at least your Dad's not sick or feeling anymore pain. My prayers aare with you and your family. Maybe your onc wants to see you right away because of concern for your mental health following the loss of your Dad and how you will react to your physical issues because of it. Still hoping for B9 results for you.



Thinking of tou Janis and hoping for an A on your biopsy today.

LovesChristmas-Barb

Sherry....may our dear Lord bless your father with eternal peace and may He comfort your family. I'm praying for your MO appt today too...

Janis...praying for plan A today!

jo1955

Sherry - So sorry for the loss of your Dad - sending hugs and prayers for you and your family.

YaYa5

sherry, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Teklya

Sherry, heartfelt sympathy and warm hugs to you and yours at this time. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Teklya

NativeMainer

My sympathy and prayers, Sherry. 

justmejanis

My surgery was cancelled!  I am so upset because we got to the hospital and I was good to go.  Got a nice fat IV poke in my hand and that was painful. IV all set, they gave me an oral pill to take for nausea.  All the routine BP and all that, everything looking good.  The anesthesiologist came in and chatted up, young gal and so nice.  She said as soon as the docotr came in she would be back with "happy drugs".  He came in and we talked, all set to go.  Got happy drugs.  Well, I wasn't happy when right after the doctor came back and told me the surgery was cancelled!  His associate who monitors a machine that measures the nerve pulses...was MIA.  My doctor was so nice and felt so bad but he said he had no choice.  They were clearly worried about the missing man, said he had not shown up nor could they reach him.  How odd.  Anyway that was that.  Got dressed and went home.  He did say we are rescheduling for next Thursday, but DH said the nurse simply told him Thursday.  So, have to clarify that.

Thanks to each and every one of you who have lent support and good thoughts.  I'll save them for next time! 

I hope the pocket party was fun at least my friends!  Looks like we will be doing it again soon! 

elimar86861

janis, I know this is a trifle nit-picky, but I wonder if they plan to charge you for the drug or prelim. services.  I'd make a pro-active phone call because, in my experience, it is more difficult to remove the charges once the billing gets posted.  You shouldn't have to pay for any of today.

KittyGirl2011

Janis-What freakin bummer!  You would think they had a backup plan so you don't have to stress this again. WOW!  Lots of (((hugs))) girl and hang in there!

cmbear

OH MY!!!! I'm with Eli, I sure those Happy Drugs were free! How frustrating!! It is hard to believe that there was no other person available. Sure hope the guy wasn't passed out at some bar some where!!

justmejanis

The whole experience was surreal, you know.  When the surgeon came in and told me, I really don't think I got it at first.  Like it was some sick joke.  When he explained it I was not pleased.  Is there only one person who has this machine?  I am so confused.

I am sure there won't be any charges.  I would sure assume not.

They did not give me near enough happy drugs before they yanked the IV, trust me!

donnad333

Dear Sherry,

You and yours are in my prayers. Although you are hurting, you are so blessed to have a strong and loving family ... I know in my heart that Dad is still with you and watching over you, and that he will always be with you.

All the best, Donna D.

reesie

So my pathology came back - looks like I made a good decision - there were spots of cancer in my "good" breast. Oh and my her2 came back unequivocal this time so its being sent for FSH test -turns out I might be HER2+ after all. Waiting for those results now (bs thinks will be in this week since surgery was Tuesday).



Good news - getting drains out tomorrow morning

LovesChristmas-Barb

Janis... what a major bummer! It stinks indeed. You better not get charged but you never know...

elimar86861

reesie,  Good boob not so good...good riddance!  Very good call on that one.  So, HER2+ is not really a bad thing for you is it?   I mean if it turns out that Herceptin can be used, there's a chance it can put the mets into remission, isn't there?  

reesie

I'm debating that myself now. Will talk to surgeon more tomorrow. I figure if the treatment so far has been good gitting herceptin can only be a good thing now? Not sure though.

lhasamom

Yes, my screen name is for my furchild, BJ (Bob Barker Jr.)  He's our second Lhasa apso, my son named the original Lhasa, Bob Barker.  And wouldn't you know that the house next door was a rental property and of the 4 families that moved into it, 3 of them had a Bob as the father!!

lhasamom

Yes, my screen name is for my furchild, BJ (Bob Barker Jr.)  He's our second Lhasa apso, my son named the original Lhasa, Bob Barker.  And wouldn't you know that the house next door was a rental property and of the 4 families that moved into it, 3 of them had a Bob as the father!!

Kay_G

Janis, that is just unbelievable!  I am sorry that they put you through that.  I hope nothing serious happened with the MIA guy, but at the same time, he better not just have overslept!  Will be with you on Thursday (either this or next).

Sherry, my condolences on the loss of your father.  I know firsthand how hard that is.  You are in my thoughts.  Hope your appointment goes well tomorrow.

lhasamom

Hi All!

Thanks for all the support!  When I went to see my PS, he took one look at faux boob, and told me he was admitting me to the hospital ASAP.  His office is in the same complex as the hospital.  So he gave me scripts telling the admission people exactly what he wanted, where he wanted me, etc.  By going to the emergency room it would save me money since we changed insurance providers on Sept. 1st.  We have to meet a 3000.00 dollar deductible before anything is covered.  On the script he told me to give to the doctor, he wanted me on the 6th floor, the surgical floor.  Well, I was put on the 3rd floor.  At around 11:00 pm I asked when I was going to be given the IV vacamyecin (sp?), and I was told since it was after 7:00 PM they couldn't get into the pharmacy, it was closed!  Just looked at this guy and said, "you've got to be kidding, this is a hospital!"  He just shrugged and said that what he was told.  Fast forward to the next morning, when my PS showed up and said I was supposed to be on the 6th floor.  He then asked how much of the IV drug had I been given and I told him what I was told.  He just stared at me with a dropped jaw.  He said he'd be right back.  He went to the nurses' station which was just outside my door.  He was tearing someone a new one!  He came back in a few minutes later and told me this was totally unacceptable and he was personally taking me up to the 6th floor and getting me started on the IV antibiotics ASAP.  Once settled he told he that after looking at my chart, I also had MRSA.  So, I was on mega mega doses of anitbiotics.  So, anybody that came into my room had to gowned and gloved, etc.  He also told me he might have to go in and remove the expander and wash the whole area and put in a new one.  He was going to give it 48 hours and if there was no improvement we'd go to the OR.  He had already reserved the time if we needed it.  I didn't have a temp. and the faux boob didn't hurt at all.  So everytime someone came in they'd ask on a scale of 1 to 10 what was my pain level.  I'd tell them -50!  Nothing hurt, except where the evil blood suckers tried to take blood.  The nurses kept telling me I was an ideal patient.  I didn't complain about anything (because nothing hurt) and the only time I called them was when the machine started to beep cause the IV bag was empty.  They kept asking if I needed anything, and I told them as long as they gave me a cup of crushed ice and a cup of ice water, I would be content!  So, every time one of the nurses came in they'd bring ice and water.  Ladies, I was in 7th heaven!!!!!!  My doctor was heading to my room and the nurses stopped him and told him he couldn't enter unless he had a cup of ice in his hands.  And he went and got it!!! LOL  I love my doc, he has a great sense of humor, totally irreverant!  So I got to spend six days watching TV, eating surprisingly decent hospital food, and not having to worry about cleaning, taking the dog for walks, etc.  So, I eventually got to go home and it felt soooo good to sleep in my own bed!!!  Although I DO miss my crushed ice and ice water!!!    I was just glad faux boob didn't need to be replaced in the OR.