In shock

momof2doxies

Oh Happy Day!!!!! All is well with the universe….I am so very happy to hear your news, Websister. Now let's get on with joyous times. 

Did I mention that the temp in the parking lot of Home Depot was 107 degrees F? Do not know what that is in Celcius, but by my standards that called for some serious air conditioning. Hope no one in my pockets today got over heated!

Anyway…enjoy, enjoy, enjoy the great news!

Jenifer

scouser47

Hi 😎,

Web sister, so pleased for you. Those pockets were so crowded phew 😀. Lovely news.

Had results of my Mamo this morning, no change from last year. 😁 second anniversary of my DX  to.where has the time gone ?

Hope we all stay together I think we hold each other up !!

Will post properly tomorrow as almost 1am here 😴 

Lovsya all xx

momof2doxies

Edi…Congrats on your mammo. Two years!!! Yippee! Sleep well

AndreaJ50

Hurray Websister!!!! Great news!!

Mom- I had my first colonoscopy last January. Wasn't that bad...had my iPad and all my drinks within arms reach....for 8 hours!!!!!

Morwenna

Websister,

So glad to hear your bonescan showed no nasties, but I was pretty sure it didn't sound like that was the cause of your ankle problem. 

I hope it turns out to be something that's "fixable", otherwise it seems like you are just going to be for a long haul, in terms of recovery time! Last thing you needed! 

websister

Yay, Edi! Sleep well!

Morwenna - yes, I knew it wasn't likely (less than 1%)  but certainly didn't like all the extra attention. Glad they called right away with the good news. I'm not sure what I want re: results - fixable sounds like surgery/immobilization but funny how our perspective changes - anything else seems tolerable when the alternative is considered

liefie

Websister, such GREAT news! You must be so relieved - hope all the ankle/foot issues get sorted out in the next little while.

Edi, happy for you too! Have a good night's sleep now, okay? No worries!

Momof2, glad  this surgery is over too. Little by little we'll get there. Thanks for the invite next summer. I do want to do a road trip to the Oregon coast some time. Maybe next year will be as good a time as any, right? We still have summer here - was swimming in the lake this afternoon, and I don't want it to end . . . cooler temps in the forecast for the weekend though. The sliding door of my bedroom has been wide open since June. I closed it only once for a few hours when it rained a few weeks ago.

Have never had a colonoscopy, and hope I will never need one. DH gets them regularly. Both his parents died of colon cancer.

AndreaJ50

Liefie, colonoscopies are no big deal, but they save lives and so are totally worth it. I was overdue for my first one (at 50) and kept putting it off.  When I finally broke down and had one I truly wondered what I had been afraid of.

Not painful at all...and great sedation!! 

AndreaJ50

Websister, you nailed that one on the head. After our DX anything else seems minuscule. Just got radiologists report on my X-rays last Friday (which I already knew) and between the disk compression and 1 cm kidney stone (holy crap!!) I am still so relieved!!! Kind of puts everything in perspective doesn't it?!

Morwenna

I hear you Websister!

Foot/ankle injuries can be "troublesome" without having to be cancer-related. The idea of surgery and/or immobilization might be daunting, but will likely shorten the process in the long run! Hope you get an answer soon! xx

nihahi

Just catching up.....HAPPY DANCE TIME!!!!!! So, so happy for the good news shared here in the latest posts. 

Will catch up more later....hugs to all!!!!!

Morwenna

O.  M.  G!!!

Had a call out of the blue this afternoon from the plastics surgeon's office to offer me a date for reconstruction and prophylactic Mx: OCTOBER 14!

I've said yes provisionally. She will confirm after the weekend.

I'm excited and scared and somewhat shocked as it is unexpected. I think it might be very good news though as the logistics for a date in December were doing my head in, and I do so want to be done with all this!!! 

Oh help, said Pooh!

momof2doxies

That is great news Mo…You will be so much relieved to be done with reconstruction. You would probably be healed for the Winter holidays! That would be fantastic. I do hope things work out for the best!

nihahi

Awesome news, Mo!!!!! ....remember I'm here for any and all support. Stay positive, get yourself as healthy as you can....this is totally doable!

liefie

So happy for you, Morwenna! Woot woot! The sooner it gets done, the sooner you can get on with your life.

websister

well, Mo - OMG indeed! Lots to wrap your mind around! Glad you gave a tentative yes, it does sound so nice to be that much further ahead by the holidays. Do you need any help with the 'getting ready' part?

tequillakma

I'm so sorry to hear your news.  I know how you feel.  I've had the biggest shock of my life when I received my diagnosis.  I couldn't breathe, my knees buckled, forget speaking.  I've decided to not cry anymore. Try to stay positive.  I know it's a lot easier said than done, but it is very important.  Hugs

Morwenna

Tequillakma,

Benny, who started this thread, two years ago now, is finished treatment and doing well now. This thread has remained as a supportive "chat" thread for a number of us, and you are welcome! 

I see your diagnosis is dcis, which I don't want to minimize in the least. Any "cancer" diagnosis is a terrible shock, but I'd just like to reassure you that you have an excellent chance of a complete "cure", and I hope that you will not carry too much anxiety forward once you have done with your treatment. 

Do check out other threads for people in a similar situation to yourself, and if we can answer any questions I'm sure the lovely ladies on this thread will be pleased to do so, but this thread can get a little quiet at times. Benny herself has not posted here in ages, and the rest of us post in fits and starts as the mood takes us

Websister, I have had contact with Nihahi, and am grateful for any support any of my lovely friends want to offer! xxx Any new news on your ankle?? 

Jo6202

Tequillakma,

It's ok to cry. It is a great stress release! Sorry about your diagnosis, we all know how you are feeling.

(((((Hugs))))

websister

tequillakma - sounds like you have a great attitude. The other ladies have given you good advice, I hope your treatment is going well. Please feel welcome to come here for support and any questions you may have.

Mo - re: ankle. Friday was a frustrating day for me so I kind of put it aside so I could get better perspective. My recap - early Friday a.m. I received a phone call from a clerk at the walk-in clinic I went to. She said WCB had approved an MRI and she wanted to give me my appt date - wait for it - Feb. 5th!!! Not sure if the Dr. Is aware of the date but ... 

Decided not to do anything in that area until after GP appt. She had the bone scan and printed it for me but she didn't have the ultrasound or x-rays. As the annual physical progressed she realized her records weren't up to date on a lot of areas so was fairly focused on that. She was very concerned that my vitiligo (autoimmune skin condition - pigment dies) had really taken off this summer and she wants to check out thyroid and rheumatoid arthritis once results are all gathered and she identifies what she needs to order (my Mom had RA and hyperthyroid). By end of visit she asked if I would make another appt to address ankle/foot as we hadn't had enough time to address in that appointment. I agreed - next available appt for her was Sept. 22nd. Meanwhile I have been told to use RICE - ready to scream if I hear that suggestion again after 12 weeks of this! 

Bone scan says no convincing evidence of bone mets - two new spots on spine that are probably arthrosis, left ankle had high uptake on lateral and medial malleolus but too homogenous to indicate fracture, first metatarsal had uptake he thinks is from stress fracture (compensation) and there was uptake between first and second metatarsal that he does not know what it is. Lower uptake to both knees and right thumb joint are considered arthrosis. He suggests the ankle uptake may be synovitis.

Sorry for the rant, very tired of lack of progress and increasing difficulty getting around instead of it getting better. 

See, haven't gotten there quite yet re: gaining perspective

Morwenna

Websister, FEBRUARY*?????!!!!!@#$%&$! 

What do they expect you to do until then? Your foot will either be better or turned gangrenous and fallen off by then!! I know you can wait months for an MRI, but if WCB are covering it I'd have thought that they'd have got a move on!

Hope you get some satisfaction and relief soon!! Grrrrrrrrr!!!

liefie

Websister, I cannot believe it can take that long to get this MRI. It is almost 6 months - wow! Your GP should be able to pull some strings, and I sincerely hope she does. You surely are one long-suffering, patient person who's definitely had more that her fair share of crap. You sooo deserve a break, my friend! No wonder your perspective is not up to scratch - mine wouldn't be either.

scouser47

Hi 😎

Lying here in the dark with my" tablet" lit up like Blackpool illuminations !!had a nap earlier and now WIDE AWAKE. Smuggled this thing up for when DH started snoring ,switched on and POW.Trying to catch up with all your news.

Web sister,sorry to hear they are messing you about.As if the past few years haven't had enough waiting for tests etc. Hope things speed up soon.

Just to let you all know I read every day. 

All new ladies know that we are here for you.

Off to my volunteering tomorrow, right now feeling bit fed up. Can't believe the politics involved between the various charities !! This and that must not be done, because so and so will not be happy etc. Thought we were in there to  help and support people not score points of other charities.So tempted to give it all up but it would mean being stuck at home even more than I am. That then means more time to think and I don't need that 😞

Onwards and upwards 🙆

momof2doxies

Websister…I am astonished at the snail's pace of Canada's health care. Sounds like you need a trip over the border. However,  know the cost would be prohibitive. I so wish there was something I could do. 

I have mentioned in previous posts about a friend who was dealing with a sociopathic cockroach. Well, I could write a book on what has been taking place with that. Let's just say I have experienced the biggest kick in the stomach of my lifetime. I am extremely "picky" with who I allow into my circle of true friends. If I allow myself to trust someone…I will be there for them no matter what. I never back down on a commitment to someone. So today I learned that I have been "played" big time $$$$$$. I am so sad that who I thought was my best friend lied to me…major BIG TIME. She is currently in the hospital due to mental disfunction. Although I want to feel sorry for her situation, my DH and I took her into our family and tried all we could to protect her and her daughter in this horrific divorce battle. Why must I have to learn more life lessons at this age and battle cancer, too? My husband is teaching a late class tonight and he does not know what has happened. Crap always happens on Tuesday's when he is not available to talk to. So here I am, with one less friend…. If I die tomorrow, the only people that would give a hoot would be my husband and maybe DD…oh, the dogs would miss me.

On a lighter note, I bought a new sofa for my sewing (bonus room) too. Now I need to clean up my mess and paint the walls to welcome the arrival of a sofa. Thursday I go to the ortho doc about this shoulder. It actually feels better these last few weeks. So maybe I can get by with PT rather than surgery.

I wish I liked alcohol or had some to drink…I could use something at this point. ARGH!!!!!!!!

nihahi

mom.....I'm sorry to read your latest post. Deception/lies/manipulation etc....major NO's for me. Once trust has been lost, I find it extremely difficult to rebuild a relationship, and sometimes find it best for me to withdraw from that person. Mental disability adds a different twist to the issue, but still, a heartbreaking scenario for you. I'm hoping you find some comfort knowing that you did what you could, with the best of intentions....it speaks to the type of person you are. FYI....I know you like coffee....Kahlua works wonders!!!!!!!

Hope the ortho appt. goes well. 

Morwenna

So, as I was just explaining to Nihahi, I called today to confirm my surgery date, only to be told it may not happen. Seems they are having trouble lining up all the doctors that have to be involved! 

THEN she tells me it will likely be JANUARY, if she can't pull this lot together. I'm beginning to feel like Websister!!!!! *angry face*

So everyone put positive thoughts onto October 14 for me please!!!!

websister

Sending positive thoughts for October 14th, Morwenna.

Mom - you must be feeling very blindsided, how sad to lose a friend in this way. 

AndreaJ50

I am Canadian andI grew up in Canada and had all my children there, but have lived in the USA for the past 6 years. My daughters are nurses there and my father was an X-ray manager for most of his life.  I have to say I am so thankful that I have good insurance and live here in the States. The medical care I receive is top notch.

Canada used to have a great Health care system, and Alberta's was the best. But I am sad to day that is not the case anymore. Stupid politics!!!

My dad had to wait 11 months then 8 months to have each cataract done. My mother waited two years for back surgery. And my daughter had to wait 18 months for allergy testing. We ended up moving to Michigan two months before her allergist appointment. And when we arrived she saw an allergist in 4 days!!!

The doctors thought my mom had bleeding in her brain in 2014 when she was brought by ambulance to ER one night and so they scheduled an appointment with a neurologist....eleven months later!!!!

I hope where you live you are getting the best care!

liefie

Morwenna, holding my thumbs for you for Oct. 14.

Jenifer, it is very upsetting to find out that you have invested so much in a friendship, and then it turns sour. I can identify - have had similar experiences in my life where I've been used by people when it suited them. Not any more, I just don't allow it. Agree with Nihahi that it is almost impossible to regain trust once it has been lost. Best is to move on, but it still hurts.

Andrea, I guess I'm lucky to live in BC. For some reason things move way sooner here in Health Care than in Alberta. 

We are leaving on a week long cruise from Miami on Saturday. I'm looking forward - it's a first for us. DH has visions of being like a caged tiger on that ship, but I'm sure there's plenty to do.

Morwenna

oh crap.

OK, I've officially been stood down from any immediate prospect of having reconstructive surgery.

Turns out, the date in October they were "offering" me was from a cancellation, but that lady was a unilateral flap, so they were not able to get the extra doctors they required for my PMx and bilateral flap surgery. I still think they could maybe have figured that out before getting me all excited!

So now I am "first on the list" for when the January booking schedule opens. 

Think I need to go away and forget about this for a while!