MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

barbe1958

I didn't get rads. My chest-wall lump was over my heart at the 6 o'clock position and I didn't need an RO to tell me the risk against my heart and lung! BUT, as for rib pain, I still get it and I feel it was due to the drains. I had them in for 2 1/2 weeks, not a long time, but the body does tend to heal around them and then...WHOOSHj...out they come!! I also have Costochondritis, which is an inflamation of the rib cage! Seriously!!

Is everyone loving this new format? I find the "reply" box very tiny print!!!

prayrv

Well This Just Sucks!!  I'm not sure I like this new format.

argh.........

cmbear

I'm on my I phone. Woah what a change! Interesting. Not ready to pass judgement.

elimar86861

I'm somewhat resistant to change, so I don't know if it is just me or if the new format is a step backward.  My comments so far are that it is harder to browse thru' active topics and that the layout is not attractive to me.  On my computer (at least) everything is stretched horizontally.  (Does my pink doggie butt look fat in this format?  Yesiree!)  Not really liking the change, but in a week or two maybe I will get used to it.  I knew they were thinking of updating some features, but I thought the old layout was very functional and easy to understand.  I guess the real test is will the Cheetos taste as good in this new format, or not?

                                                            

Sherryc

Everyones avitars are very distorted, guess I'll join eli in some cheetos

Dianarose

Elimar- you are a bad influence. I am posting while eating cheetos. Now I have orange fingers. All is does is rain here so cheetos seemed like a good idea anyways.

barbe1958

This morning there was no notation of what threads had "new" posts!! Now I see there is a red NEW linked to them. I had to keep checking to see if I was the last poster or not. I find this box very tiny print!!!!! I think they're leaving the left side for ads.....

Valjean

First reply on my new iPhone. I will reserve judgement until I can explore further. I will say one thing, it IS different!

barbe1958

This morning there was no notation of what threads had "new" posts!! Now I see there is a red NEW linked to them. I had to keep checking to see if I was the last poster or not. I find this box very tiny print!!!!! I think they're leaving the left side for ads.....

Also, it's taking WAY longer to load? Anyone else find that???

fmakj

Taking much, much longer to lurk...... takes a looooooooong time to load each page!!! 

Sherryc

On another thread the moderators said it was slow for them as well but that it would be fixed very soon.

justmejanis

Well it is a relief to know there is still room left for Cheetos! 

carollynn79

Cheetos the ultimate comfort food, good news the cellulitis is imprvong bad news was in a serious car accident last night, I am home with ankle and knee sprains, and much bruising especially on my right chest wall.  I am very fortunate, both car were totaled all escaped with minor injurues.  I always was a big seatbelt advocate and more so now.  The seat belt and air bag may do minor damage but I cannot imagine the damage if i had hit the steering wheel.  Hope all have a great day, I am in my recliner with my ice bag, pain pills, won't go far as I don't do crutches well but it gets me to the bathroom.

elimar86861

carollynn79, Good girl using all the safety devices!  You got to walk away from the wreck...well, hobble. at least.  The auto claim is just another thing to add to all the other things that pile up.  Urrrrgh!  What is helping the cellulitis?  Did you get on antibiotics?  Glad that is improving.  Now we have to get the rest of you on the mend. 

                                                                        

Eph3_12

Me no likie new format!

lisamarie68

I think I need Cheetos I'm in the land of rain and never ending pain

carollynn79

Elimar,

I am on antibiotics for the cellulitis, while I was in the ER she gave me a boost with an IV double dose, I will stay  on for another 10 day course and hope that takes care of it.  Back to the GP tomorrow for cellulitsi check and others. 

Weather here is cool, DH picked some asparagus, yum !

justmejanis

Carollynn...so sorry to hear about your accident.  Cars totaled is no fun, but better than people.  I hope you get to feeling much better very soon.  Looks like Eli provided the perfect care package for you!  Feel better.

cmbear

Eli- are the beautiful ladies in the picture trying out for Dancing With the Stars? 

justmejanis

Carollynn...so sorry to hear about your accident.  Cars totaled is no fun, but better than people.  I hope you get to feeling much better very soon.  Looks like Eli provided the perfect care package for you!  Feel better.

LovesChristmas-Barb

I'm sorry to hear about your car accident carollynn...hope you get to feeling better soon!

elimar86861

cmbear,  No doubt.  LOL!  I liked that pic because I took tap lessons as an adult.  Never too late!

Sherryc

Carollyn what a nasty accident glad your car was totalled and not you.

madpeacock

Carollynn - hope you're not too sore from the accident!

Went to RO yesterday for six month follow up. Got to see my CT scans from initial planning and all the cool 3D imaging. She showed me the levels of radiation for the tumor site - I had Mammosite - and any overflow to surrounding area.

My ribs and skin had a 0.2 mm margin. Not 2 mm, but 0.2 mm. Yike. And that would be why my rib still hurts.

Also told me that it will probably take YEARS for the seroma to go away. Sigh. On the bright side it keeps the lumpectomy site nicely filled in so I don't have a sunken in area on that side! 

carollynn79

Feeling a littel better today, Dr says there is progress on cellulitis but he does not think enough so he is going to switch antibiotics for another 10 days and then I have to go back.  I surely agree with radiation the gift that keeps giving!

  The Dr reccommned I take pictures of all my bruises for insuarance purposes, they wil be colorful!  He thinkz it will be 4-6 weeks before my ankle starts dong well maybe longer, oh well could have been worse, so will work partime from home, watch TV and read!

sissyvonvon

Hi Ladies!!  I like the picture of everyone.  When I had my radiation in 2009, I finally used vitamin E oil at the end and it healed it up, but ever since when my bra rubs there, I get a little irritation and it is kinda bumpy and it itches.  I showed it to my dr. and he said it looked like an irritation, but said nothing more.  I have tried cortizone cream and it heals it up, but I don't want to use that all the time, do you think vitamin E oil would work for that?  Also, I am very nervous today, I had a colonoscopy over a week ago, and the dr. told my husband it was clear except he removed a polyp, which I am so thankful it is gone, and I also had a small bone biopsy done last Friday on my right iliac wing down there.  The results are in, I don't know them yet, my dr. likes to go over it with his patients, I am so nervous, has anyone had this expereience before?  I guess I need a pocket party tomorrow.  I think it's great that you all are a good support group.  Sorry that Carolyn had a car accident.  Hope you are doing ok.  I hope you mend quickly.  Thanks ladies.

Anonymous

Sissyvonvon: I'll be in your pocket! The waiting is always the hardest part! Blessings to you!

sissyvonvon

Thankyou very much I appreciate it.

carollynn79

Sissyvonvon, sending positive vibes your way!

justmejanis

Sissyvonvon we love pocket parties, count me in! 

I hate to even ask again as I have become somewhat of a "frequent flyer' lately with my pocket party requests.  My poor south end is still not recovered from my procedure a couple weeks back.  Now Monday I have a new and fun thing scheduled.  Definitely asking for a PP as I am turning into a wimp!  I am having a "Facet Joint Injection" on my neck Monday.  Outpaient procedure, I have to check into the hospital at 9:40AM.  When I went to the spine place for my eval, they said I have severe arthritis in my neck.  They suspect the nerves between L-4 and L-5 are causing a lot of the shooting pain through my shoulder.  So, this injection will be a numbing agent so I can see how much it helps over the few hours it is active.  If it decreases the pain significiantly, then they will do an ablation later on the nerves in that space.

The PA described this procedure as "uncomfortable".  Not really too thrilled with that.  I just hope they put something good in my IV first!