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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2013

    Veggy I am hanging in your pocket today ... :) 

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  • dunesleeper
    dunesleeper Member Posts: 2,060
    edited January 2013

    I'm in your pocket too Veggy. I can't wait to embarass Dr. Chaz. hehehehe.

    Lisamarie, I had to quit all nicotine prior to my surgery too. It was hard, and some days I still crave them, particularly when I do work around the house. Apparently, I have cigarettes and chores linked. It's a tough habit to quit, perhaps the toughest. I urge you to ask us for whatever help you need and to get professional help if you can. Please give it up, one day at a time, one minute at a time if need be. Don't beat yourself up for it, and don't tolerate anyone else beating you up for it. You have to make a strong decision yourself in order to do it. For me, the fact that it causes cancer and I have had cancer seems to be finally doing it. I had quit for 2 years prior to 9/11/2001. I smoked that day and gradually re-developed the habit. I kept trying to quit all those years. I found the lump 2/7/2012. That weekend, a few days later, I put them down. The most helful thing for me was using the Commit lozenges. The patch won't do squat for me. With the lozenges, I can DO something when I have the craving. For the first few days I have one in my mouth pretty much the entire day, on a schedule. After that, I only used it when I craved. Now that I am quit I don't use them, because I fear that reintroducing nicotine to my body will restart the addiction.

    Long story short: if you need support I will do whatever I can to help.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2013

    veggy, not desire, but if there is allot of sex, does that influence hormone production, never thought of it. And if it does  and ovaries are absent, then the source of estrogen mostly would be from the adrenal(medulla or cortex--forget) gland. Do know that testosterone is produced in adrenals in females(rare disease can have it produced in ovary). It's the same in males estrogen/testosterone in both genders in adrenals. So, if it does increase estrogen what does it mean in er+ BC when tamox or AI's aren't taken. That's a fuller portion of the question. If he has an immediate answer to the question, I'd be surprised b/c the docs seem to dismiss the sexuality aspect of everything re:women. There's more written about sex post heart attack then post BC. Hate to say there is a discrimination thing, but there is, more men have heart attacks than women. The research on sex post heart attack has been repeatedly researched over last 4 decades. How often the research has only identified women as subjects of the research, can't say, but ..........hells bells we only got drug studies that specifically require women be in clinical trials within the last decade(think of the aspirin controversy that got FDA requirements passed re: this).

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  • ridergirl
    ridergirl Member Posts: 443
    edited January 2013

    Lisa when I was first diagnosed my MO told me to not even worry about quitting right now with all the extra stress so don't feel too alone there....just heading out to help DM buy a new washing machine but back later....fuzzy thanks for keepin my brain in a nice spot, i'll let u know when i think i'm ready to pick it up if that's okSmile

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    I'm triple negative and still have my ovaries. The last time I went through BC I lacked desire too. I started wondering if its the chemo and stress combined with I have one fake breast and one failed breast. I did ask my family doctor for something like Viagra last time. He chuckled.

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  • dunesleeper
    dunesleeper Member Posts: 2,060
    edited January 2013

    It's a great question Sas. Unfortunately, it has no relevance for me. Undecided LOL. Or maybe fortunately. Men can be so much trouble.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2013

    Thinking of Diane Essa--Mad bluepeacock, She hasn't posted since Dec10th. Had her Phone number, her phone took a message ssssso,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, will let you know if she calls. May be she'll post.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2013

    Dunes and Veggy, at least we will get to see hear Chaz go green when the questions asked HEHEHEHe

    Off to see PS about a tummy tuck. I'll have to quit smoking too, Lisa ............

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  • crog234
    crog234 Member Posts: 801
    edited January 2013

    In your pocket too Veggy..



    Cindy

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  • ptdreamers
    ptdreamers Member Posts: 1,080
    edited January 2013

    Good luck Veggy, in your pocket.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited January 2013

    Lisa (and all others trying to quit smoking), try doing it one day at a time. They told us to take a few deep breaths and wait 20 min if we wanted a smoke. Most of the time, the desire will have gone away. I was an emotional smoker. A cigarette could be a puppy upper or a doggy downer or make anger go away. Quitting was SO hard--and the best thing I've ever done for myself. Look around for support programs. I think there's one here run by the state health department.

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited January 2013

    Getting ready for Group to start...oh I'm noooooot in the mood for this! Anywho...the quit smoking thing...

    The patch cannot be used alone...it delivers nicotine over a 24 hour period...therefore, the highs and lows are totally missed. You Should use the patch with gum/lozenges and a support group. HA!! My XM radio had finally paid off!! LOL On a side note...I'm just terrible...I say do WTF makes you happiest...period. Nothing like eating a vegan diet and getting hit by a non-dairy yogurt truck...ya know!!!

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2013

    Hi Sassy!  Just saw your last post.... I just tried to call you, and instead of leaving a message, I'll call you back, when DH is not here....Wink  We talked a little while driving to the shopping center..... I think he is just getting bored and depressed.... for no reason really, other than he is getting older, and doesn't enjoy doing the things we used to do, like go fishing, etc!

    We are gone all the time, just messin' around, even drive up to Central City to "play" the machines, and right now he is gone down to the corner to see his "friends" at the little Tavern.  He likes to do that, and it gives ME an hour and a half to do what I want to do also!

    Even if he went to our PC, and talked about how he feels, he would not take the pills she prescribes.... Been there, done that.   So it is more or less up to me, to keep things going!  We did have fun today though.... Just went to a bunch of stores at the Mall, looked around, but he doesn't see "things" that make him happy, like I do.   

    And sometimes it's hard for me to always be the one to "lift him up"..... But I love him so much, that I'll ALWAYS do it!  Mornings are great!  But he has to always be doing something.... even if it's driving me nuts in the kitchen!  Wink

    Funny how being with him over 55 years, just bonds your two hearts together.... We can get so pissed off at each other, but 10 minutes later we are talking again..... 

    I'll try calling you again soon!  But when he is gone.... Ha! Thanks....  You guys take care....So sorry a lot of you are going through so much!!! xoxo

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    My sodium levels are back to normal. (sigh of relief) I had too much ham last week.

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2013

    F**k the cigarettes.. so I did good  from 9:30 am up until 3pm .. well it's a start .. for me it is an emotional habit as well...whenever I get nervous or angry or sad or happy .. WTF go figure.. thanks for all the support u are indeed wonderful and I am happy to be a part of Fuzzys room.. :) 

    Soooo Today at PS .. I cried .. he is too sweet he says don't cry or im gonna cry too we will fix this ..ok so no capsular contracture good news yes indeed.. the pain is nerves and muscle spasm ..he says I can have boobs without implants by taking muscle from my back but that surgery is much more involved and has a 3 week healing time , I cannot afford to be out of work for that long .. besides opening my back to take muscle seems to me like opening another can of worms .. so I opted no for that .. he says we can inject the pect muscle with Botox to stop spasm .. ok .. anyway bottom line my implants are just too big and akwatd for my little self .. so Feb 12th I will embark on yet my 4th surgery and have smaller implants put in and botox injection into my muscle ... I am hoping that I will feel better and look better .. I am hoping I made the correct decision ... 

    I put my deposit on my studio apartment and I am excited about that :) a little place of my own ... small quiet and my own .. oh sheesh do i keep saying that lol... Ive always had my own place and the past 2 months had to move in with a gf to just get life in order ... but I do much better in my own space even though it gets lonley...well 2012 was a bad year for me .. I am hoping for a brighter 2013 for us all ....

    Hugs everyone 

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2013

    Veggy ... glad your levels are good :) 

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited January 2013

    Lisa...<3 waaaahoo, Veggy...glad it was Porky causing the issue...
    <br />So, group today was better than last week (my expectations were different ). But, this one gal thinks I need to join AA...does anyone remember when I was kicked out of the breath cancer retreat? Ok, well after she talked a while, I could feel the similarities and I'm certain I would not fit in. I'm sure its a wonderful program for people who like that structure/message etc...so, I listened to her but I'm Not so sure she was listening to me. Oh well, there's always next week!

    My mom might be getting out of the hospital this week!! And, she has been accepted to the new assisted living place!

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited January 2013

    Ok...There was some stuff after "Lisa" that just disappeared...so sorry...it was love and hugs all over and...Psssh if I can remember the details....so sorry...not sure what happened there...

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited January 2013

    Veggy....so so glad Porky was the problem and not anything else!!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2013

    veggy yes yes, good,  ham , not the other thing. way good..........

    Chevy will catch up soon

    lisa go girl with what feels right.

    Tummy tuck very expensive, have to lose more weight, and stop smoking six weeks prior. Same PS as for foobs, he knows I smoked all through bmx and recon. He's knows me, can't bull shit him.

    Fuzzy, wish I had words----not finding any.

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2013

    fuzzy , glad your mom is going to be okay . Hugz... and why would you need AA, unless you think you have a problem with alcohol... I go to AA but sometimes it gets ya nuts and I don't go ....

    Sas, thanks I am trying . I sure hope I am doing the right thing... decisions .. decisions... I am scared of this .. I am now imagining what I am going to look like ... I cried all the way to work 1/2 hour .. but really where does that get you...

    Where is the train .. OMFG ... I need to get back on so I can stop thinking .. and now I am up all night at work .. I hope you ladies rest well...xoxoxoxo

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  • thefuzzylemon
    thefuzzylemon Member Posts: 2,630
    edited January 2013

    Lisa....daaaaang!! I super love your way of expressing...

    I'm pretty Sure the AA thing is...well...this wont sound nice and I apologize...she was like a robot. Like, I'd say something (I get angry at stupid insensitive people) and shed tell me all about AA, I can't be in control of everything and I have to let God be in control. Then, all these red spinning lights go off in my head and I'm instantly "out"...you'll never catch me in an AA meeting. That being said, I'll bet good money that there are some wonderful chapters out there...I'd just piss off the entire group...

    Sassy...no worries darling!! Fuzzys gunna take care of shit...



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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    Cannot believe I missed Christmas and New Year.  Happy happy to all.  Happy winter now, stay positive as it is just snow and little sunshine, this too shall pass.  The muddied slush of endless almost-spring is what bothers me.

    I am still doing good, real good.  Started writing again, mostly on websites and that does not thrill me, as life is too short and I get tired of that kind of work.  But I am sharp, focused and awake. 

    Today went to the city, our idea of a city anyway, 2 hrs to east through full country panorama .... endo blood tests nurse there, then to dentist for consult on what to do with teeth now that I am going to live through this long enough for my teeth to matter.  Full top denture or composite rebuild on what is left on top with a nylon or acrylic partial denture soon.  Lost a front tooth filling two nights ago, thought he would fill that but the plan got too complicated on doing this right so will be done next week in a long appt to do 4 teeth at once.  eh, so will not open my mouth in public for a while.

    Had time to read four pages back and one page on last day I was here. 

    I quit smoking twice, seriously stopped.  Once for 2+ yrs, the last time was in 1989.  Gained weight but have not smoked.  I stopped bcz I had walking pneumonia and knew I was not going to heal unless I quit.

    If I could look at chocolate the same as cigs, huh.  I have a box of Belgium Choceur Cocoa Dusted Truffles, what I do not finish now are going in the garbage.  anyone?  bitter on outside, oooohh lala chocolate inside.  So far I have inhaled 15 or so without a drop of water.  Attempt is to never want another forever amen.  Rolling eyes, think it is working. yuck. 

    Strike two, my mother in law is the same age, she does not want anyone to come to here bedside at that time or to have a funeral for her, it runs in their family and they really do it, just cross over and others are told a few weeks later, honest.  I am glad your hubby was able to get to her and seh went peacefully.

    Those of you dealing with the tight foobs, I feel for you, convincing me to not go there either.  I still have trouble wearing a bra more than a few hours after the surgery where the inside of breast and all of nipple was scraped to the skin. 

    Fuzzy, the red light they do come and go, it is part of cancer life and the confusion of what is worth being angry over anymore.  I am ready to start writing my letters, I can see it happening finally.

    Have news from land owner here where I am healing that we can stay in our vacation home for yet another year, so April 2014, we are good until and maybe longer.  He also asked if wwe are interested to purchase, even 4 plus house of the 80- acres, and we are.  so need a lotto win.

    No bad news.  Hope to remember to come back sooner and then stop back while I remember.  Hugs to everyone.

    LOVEssa

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    Today I go to have my wig styled. I asked the beautician about dropping it off so she could do it at her conveince...I'd pick it up later. She wants me there to shape it for the shape of my face.



    Tonight is my breast support groupt meeting. It's the first time I'll be there without Deb. they will be sad. The last time she was there she was doing pretty good.



    My eyes are fuzzy. I looked up side effects on my chemo and this is one of them. I'llbe checking in from time to time today.



    Hugs!

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  • dogeyed
    dogeyed Member Posts: 884
    edited January 2013

    LADIES, just wanted to drop in real quick, don't have time to read everything, but eventually I will.  RIDER, I am SO sorry to hear aout all this misery, all I an offe is second opinoin.  My brother's son, he got bone cancer in upper femur and hip socket, they replaced itwith titanium, and a year later, that boy wa walkig pretty good with crutches,a d now many years later he is fine.  A little infection set up shop in there, but they cleaned it all out.  So, that's all I know.  '

    I want to sincerely and so overwhelmed by you folks who said such comforting things to myself.  I had quite a time, pneumnia cured up real fast, tho.  And yesterday, for whatever reason, I cried the entire morning as I did whatever the hell it was I supposed to be doing that day, and then a Mom's birthday dinner party, I wound up crying towards the end.  I'm a mess.  Then today I had to go to the DAMN grocery store and also had to PAY BILLS. Whatssu with all that crap?!?  But I am now the proud owner of five complete weeks of "vacation," where I have no chores (husband will do them to give me a berak) and my last bill I did at almost 11 a.m., crying of course, threw some papers on the floor, cursed and carried on, but got back here and read at least the first page after I last posted, and I began to relax.  Time to turn on my computer playlist, for now I am free, and most of it is precisely because I love my Romperettes so much becuz they are interested in me and in everyone here, and we all know how screwed up this thing is.  Soon I will be my old self and can read everything I've missed, and I hope I can help someone or two, cuz I sho have been there girls and I don want the mazzer to hit me no more, don't hit me no more mazzer.  Love to all, Gail

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    I've been crying too but jut a tear or two. Today I took my new wig to the beauticians to have it styled. She did a great job.  husband and wife came in after me and complimented me on "my hair". It felt good knowing that people can't tell its a wig. They were surprised when I told them. As I ws walking out I failed to notice the three inch step going down to the sidewalk and fell on my butt. All three from the beauticians came running out. They thought I passed out. I sat there and cried. Okay...I picked myself up and walked up the street a little way to to a store where you make your own jewelry and almost fell going into the shop. I missed the second step. I made a pair of wooden earrings. The lady must have felt for me because she didn't charge me for them. Now I am on my way to the BC support group. I okay driving - I just can't walk without tripping. Stupid cancer/stupid chemo.

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  • Lily55
    Lily55 Member Posts: 3,534
    edited January 2013

    Just to say thank you for starting this thread - I am struggling real time and trying not to constantly feel like my life really is over

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited January 2013

    Awww Veggy , I am glad that your wig looks great . I am sorry about your falls today . I hope after group you will feel better.

    I am working with PS and Whippetsmom .. hoping for a better outcome for my next exchange . I want this to be right ... I am sitting here .. after sleeping half my day away because I worked nght shift.. saddend and lost .. I tried to measure my ribcage .. by myself I got 30 not sure that is correct .. anywhoo... I am just bummed as always ..

    Fuzzy hope u are doing okay today .. :)

    hugs 

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  • ridergirl
    ridergirl Member Posts: 443
    edited January 2013

    Had xrays of femurs today then met with the orthopedic surgeon.....................he doesn't think I need surgery!!!!! Had pretty much decided I would say no to it anyway but sure is nice to know that I don't have to wonder if I should have...RO wants to do 5 rads to hips and spine, thinks the rads will be enough without surgery, so another decision, but sounds better than an operation.  CHemo still has me completely wiped out, one more to go Jan 25, and now my left hand is often numb and useless...is that neuropathy from the chemo?? ANyone??

    DM came in to appts with me today, first time (I usually ask her to wait out) and she was so happy she almost cried when the dr said no surgery. His words were "if u were my sister I'd say u don't need it' so thats good enough for me.  Funny everybody else feels so much happier than I do, I still mostly feel like its happening to someone else..like i'm outside looking in.....

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  • dunesleeper
    dunesleeper Member Posts: 2,060
    edited January 2013

    I need to vent. Yell

    I went to the psychiatric nurse practitioner. I saw her for the first time last month. We agreed (I thought) that she would take over prescribing the xanax (and antidepressant if it turns out I can't function without them). We upped the xanax to 3 a day, from 2 a day, because of all the stress and getting off the celexa. I had suggested that we up it for 6 months, hoping that my brain will function better by then. SO . . . today I go in and she started reducing the xanax. Not only that, but she totally didn't listen to me. Hell. She barely even looked at me. She told me she wasn't comfortable prescribing that high a dose. WTF! I mentioned that I had a week where I was feeling really bad and probably should have been in the hospital but was not even able to pick up the phone to ask for help. She never even acknowledged I said anything. She didn't even look at me. If was F---ing WEIRD!

    So, I'm really upset. I'm having anxiety attacks induced by her BS and am afraid to take the medicine that will help me. What a beeyatch! I don't know how to express it. She totally DISSed me. I am appalled. As she was opening the door for me to leave (while my mouth was still hanging open) I told her I don't get her attitude. She just repeated that she isn't "comfortable" prescribing that dose and that if I could find another practitioner to prescribe it to go ahead. She had said that earlier in the "meeting" too. I didn't suggest it. SHE did. WTF!!!!!!

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