Colorado BC Ladies

Janzin

Hello,

It has been over a year since stage one, have one cosmetic surgery left. But I am still procesiing BC, along with other life misfortunes. I was alone when I heard the news, but would of been alone anyways even without my divorce. I would love to meet others here in Colorado, spend some time with you, help those who are alone, etc. Get together and offer support in evry way we can think of!

So let's get together and share and support our fellow sisters, help spread this world wide as no one understands as well as the ones who have walked the foot steps or tried on those shoes for the first time. Let's connect, share, support and walk the steps togehter!

Janzin

I find talking to you women helps so much. And then a little sad because everyone is so far away. I remembered the pain, fear, loneliness with being divorced a year earlier. I have talked to ladies who were alone in the process, and that is just horrible. I would love to be there for those who are alone, who may need a ride, etc. Maybe start our own get together, have a support group over a potluck, go out for some fun, and help those who may need it.

I had a breakdown over a week ago when I had read a brochure at my plastic surgeon on breast cancer. It stated something like 85% may not make it past 5 years. That can't be right. I cried as reality sat in more. Makes you wonder how should you live your life, so much I want to do and my goals may take years. And I also realize I have a lot to process still. How hard it was to keep going as no one understood were you coming from. And I also hid from myself.

My name is Janet, stage one, live close to downtown Denver. I am going salsa dancing this wed in Denver, contact me if you would like to come. Or drop in a line to say hello. Let's see how many Colorado ladies are out there. Message me if you need any help or a listening ear.

Hugs,
Janet

lauri

• Janzin, i don't know what the brochure said, but it's WRONG if it implied that the mortality rate for BC is 85% in 5 years.  Maybe it meant that BC reconstructive surgery might need to be redone -- there are a lot of women who get additional fills or replacements -- but don't freak out about counting down your days.  My sister had BC treated in Denver about 10 years ago and she's still around and NED in Colorado Springs.
• Look at the local hospitals to see if they have support groups.  Here in San Francisco there are several and you don't necessarily have to be a patient of that hospital to join.

nancypat

85% doesn't sound like good numbers.  Crap!!  If that's the case, why did I go through so much for just five more years???!!!  I don't know anything but I think your plastic surgeon brochure is wrong Janzin. 

Thanks for the uplifting news lauri.  Give your sister our best! 

Hugs to you Janet....let's go salsa!!!