March 2013 Surgeries

dede707

Hi! My ps told me to use lotion and gently use pressure to massage them. He said they would feel woody and over time soften. One bc survivor told me to us lavender oil and massage with that- has natural antibiotic too. I am using it and i am healing quite well. Hope that helps. All my best!

LKSHER

I have noticed my eyelids are yellow/orange and one is a little itchy in the corner and a bit dry. Could this be from exhaustion? I haven't slept very well and probably have been using my eyes too much. Or from the antibiotic (keflex) combined with the morphine, percocet, stool softener, Motrin, Xanax?......I never take something for a headache let alone all this. I had a pet scan, but of course I am freaking out about my liver. I have called my doctor. Waiting for the return call and didn't take the antibiotic last night.

dede707

Thank you for the resources!!!

Maureen1

Wow...busy morning on the board - lots of news!!!

(((tx_anne))) Congratulations on the wonderful pathology news, I'm so happy for you - sounds like the chemo did it's job YAAY!! You are stronger than I am though...I am two weeks out and doing some work from home on the computer but couldn't go back to work, wow...keep taking it easy if you can so you can keep healing and get those drains out...my surgeon told me the nodes were causing alot of the drainage when I had my AND in August so it took about 3 weeks to get the drain pulled - they finally pulled it out when it got down to 30 cc, they didn't make me wait until it got down to 20 so maybe they will do that for you?  Like Dede's suggestions for the scars - I think I'll try that too:) 

(((Mamasixtaz))) welcome back - so good to see you posting already and glad you have surgery behind you...keep those pain meds coming, rest, recover and close your eyes, sweet dreams, the beast has been evicted from your body!! 

Ironmagnolia...glad to hear you are doing well:) I have been having alot of burning pain when I moved my arm, felt like the breast needed to be supported so I just started wearing a supportive bra today and it seems to be helping some?

(((TinaHoff))) waiting is so tough and I know that so many worst case scenarios ran thru my mind, what would I look like, how would I feel, how would I manage the pathology report, we all know how that feels and we're here for you...hang in there (((Hugs)))

(((Kayrem))) congratulations on your son's hockey game - you are such a strong mom to be able to get to the game and cheer for him:) Hope you get those drains out today, let us know...sorry you have more surgery ahead but admire your positive attitude going into it - that's the positive mind/body connection that Linda was reminding us about...

(((LKSHER))) You may want to call your surgeon about your eyelids...the eyes can get dry while under anesthesia for a long time, they tape them shut to keep them as moist as possible but it is tough to manage sometimes - so you may need some eyedrops or antibiotics for your eyes? Also ask about skipping the antibiotic...be careful...most of us need those antibiotics for the full course of time to be sure we don't get an infection - wouldn't want to see you go thru that and have it slow your recovery... When will you have the PET scan results?

Sending Healing (((Hugs))) to all my surgery sisters!

LKSHER

Maureen, I honestly can't believe how wonderful you are. I read what everyone writes and think good thoughts for everyone. Hopefully in the future I will be able to contribute more helpfully to others like you do. You are such a kind soul.

The results of my PET only showed the left breast lump and nodes. The small cancer in the right didnt even light up.

I just talked to a nurse and then took my antibiotic. I think my eyes are irritated from exhaustion and the things you mentioned. I haven't slept through the night in weeks and I am probably reading too much. It does look like I have ugly eyeshadow on, though. My son insisted that's what it had to be last night and brought me a wet paper towel.

marianelizabeth

mamasixtaz, so good to hear from you and on the morphine too!

tx_anne, I agree with not-me,you are amazing to be back at work after a bmx and the rest. I am same surgery date as you but umx and would not want to be at work. I am feeling good though and did my old 5 k walk the past 3 days~~maybe not today as rain again. Also I got my last drain out yesterday. But I do have a question and I am not sure if we discussed this earlier as I honestly do have chemo/anesthesia brain but I note that you have mets as part of your diagnosis. Is that resolved as well?

Kayrem sounds as though you are also on the mend.

Cuetang

Yay mamsixtaz!  Glad to hear of your updates and relax and heal.  I kept myself amused at the hospital by listening to nurses complain about other patients (I got a room right next to the nurses station) and of one patient who snuck a cupcake when she wasn't supposed to have any.

Kap-- yay for drain removal!  I have to admit, I was kind of bad.  I couldn't get an appointment with my PS until next Wednesday, but had an appointment with the BS today so I convinced my BS to remove my last drain for me.

txanne -- you are my hero on being back at work today! 

Ironmagnolia -- thanks for posting about the "zings".  I have these "zings" that feel like someone is like putting an electric shock to me (only on one side).  Was freaking out until I saw your post.

TinaHoff--everything pretty much stinks in this whole BC journey.  I made myself feel better by thinking that having my bilateral mastectomy was a move forward in getting me cancer free.  Hang in there!

LKSHER-- great news on the PET scan! Don't you feel like that you have a whole pharmacy at home?  Hopefully the good news on the scan and the call with the nurse made you feel more comfortable and that you're able to get some rest with less worry.   

printpal

tx anne I bow to you!! Okay, modified, post surgical bow, but you get the idea! All that you've gone through and you're back at work?! AMAZING!! I'm keeping up via email, and checking in for about an hour a day, but that's about it for me.



Mamasixtaz good to see you back, and dozing off as needed!



Marian, I read your blog last night, and what a beautiful writer you are, I could visualize your camping trips in the desert. I think about you when I go for my little walks.



(((Hugs))) to all my March sisters,

Shelley

Pattysmiles

Greetings All!



Garden girl and Horu I am so glad to see you had successful surgeries. I was going to post from the hospital, but was VERY nauseous after surgery. Was at the hospital at 6:30am and surgery began at a little after 10:00. I was out by 4:00? Finally ordered room service at 7:00 just before the kitchen closed. The nurse kept telling me I could have crackers for my nausea, it turns out I REALLY needed a meal, felt sooooo much better after eating.



ILC in right breast removed, left side also reduced and reconstructed to match. right node sentinel node removal, no results yet.



Spent the night in a pediatric ward for recovery, excellent nurse to patient ratio. No waiting for anything. Unfortunately heard a two month old crying on and off all night "right behind my head". Felt so bad for the little guy and the parents (able to stay there).



Hubby would have stayed over in the hospital but he and my two boys were shaving their heads for St. .Baldricks event and we had icy snowy roads. Last thing I needed was him in the hospital too, he is NOT getting out of housework that easily!



All the dr.s and nurses were impressed with my breasts, I joked and said even the custodian was impressed as it seemed everyone wanted to see them!



LOVED the leg massager thingies. (Used to avoid blood clots). If there was a way to take them home I would have. Nurse told me I would have to take the bed to use the leg massagers, I told her I could arrange that!



I came home yesterday. Felt like it was a whirlwind. In the car, driving past all this fresh snow, Made me think of what I pray is a fresh start, nice and clean! Had a "fever" of 96.3 last night, with teeth chattering, no idea what that was all about. Tired today. Taking only one Percocet (can have two), taking my antibiotic and also stool softener (thanks to reading that here, but still waiting for some action there!).



My drain was removed prior to leaving the hospital. The "steri strips" under my right breast are gone, husband said they were gone yesterday. I don't know if they should be. It is also hard to tell if the area is red and swollen on my left breast around the nipple, so I might be making a phone call to the plastic surgeon tomorrow.



Next week I see the breast surgeon Tuesday, the plastic surgeon will be on vacation (spring break here) so I will see her the following week.(if I don't see her about potential swelling/redness this week)



My breast surgeon called last night to ask after me, she is very nice. No pathology, she says it "might" be back by mid week next week. I think she was trying to reassure me. I told her regardless of the day the results come in it won't change anything so I will not stress, concentrating on feeling good right now.



Next step is talk of rads...still have not met any oncologist or whatever these next group of doctors would be.



Had a much needed shower today. Eating lots of protein for healing, drinking lots of water. Trying to ignore the mess my husband and three kids are leaving everywhere. I honestly can't understand how they can sit at a table with yesterday's crumbs all over the place, and walk on filthy floors, I am sickened. I think the inability to do housework Is going to drive me insane. Might have to go out and invest in blinders.



Sending my love to all my sisters for a positive journey.

Pat

marianelizabeth

Pat I think blinders would have been a good idea months ago. My husband vacuumed the whole main floor on the weekend but somehow neither he or my son see that bathrooms need cleaning. Since I only had my first shower in 16 days today I did not worry about the bathtub.

I too loved the leg compressors and used them long after I was up to the bathroom regularly. I thought of them as a constant leg massager. Maybe still feels good after aches from Taxol.

ironmagnolia

Cuetang-- I know that some nerves as well as blood vessel were reconnected in the DIEP procedure and Dr's nurse warned me I would begin to feel more aches and some nerve discomfort as well as I recover and things continue to heal.

I find I feel OK early in the day then feel an achiness across my breasts later in the afternoon. Not sure why. The skin across my breasts and under my arms is somewhat sensitive to touch as well. Another odd thing is what I call "chills" across my breasts/chest several times per day. No temp, and I'm not cold. Really odd feeling.

I have to do twice a day massage to each breast and abdomen with lotion and find it difficult to carry out for the assigned amount of time (3-5 min) due to just feeling tender and sore. 

I'm not, and never had, real pain, just tenderness and discomfort. Trying to just use tylenol, but find it doesn't really control the aches. So I usually end up taking a pain pill in the evening.

Cuetang

Iron magnolia -- My PS has never been much of a talker, so he's given no information on lotions or anything, do I'm glad you've got all the sound advice! I get a pesky "shock" once in a while in righty-- my BS said to give it some time since it hasn't been long since surgery.



I suppose we are all figuring out all the weird things that come after surgery.

marianelizabeth

60 cc fill and no big deal really; I took a Tramadol when I got home but only really as a precaution. He will do another fill on Tuesday and that should be it. I was small to start with. He also said to see how I am ROM wise by the end of the week and the postpone the Ct mapping if it looks as though too soon. He and I are happy with everything; well as happy as one can be with a "new" breast. 

friedom18

Had bilateral mx and reconstruction 3/15/13. 

What a journey. Today is the first day I could even contemplate returning to this site.

I decided onthe scourched earth approach to dcis.

I felt that I am not guarenteed to be on the right side of any statistic, and I did not want to spend years on a drug that would make my unrelenting menopausal symptoms that much worse.

I received wonderful support from most of my family, though my sibling was not able to put my feelings before hers.

Recovery has been pretty difficult.

I have failed at pain management- morphine and dilaudid did not touch the pain but made me nauseated. Phentynol pump was ok with the anti-nausea med. Tylenol makes me feel the most functional.

I have yet to really sleep, so that is something to look forward to.

Tomorrow I go to the breast surgeon for my first post op visit, and to get pathology report.

Everyone insists the sentnal node is almost always negative. I hope they are right.

Friday to the plastic surgeon for his exam.

Would love to hear your experiences.

Thanks.

Maureen1

(((Pat))) welcome home...so good to hear that you are doing well and are home with family:) Pat and Marian...I hear ya on the cleaning thing...guys just don't see the crumbs and crud that we see but I guess it works in our favor when we don't feel like cleaning - they will be the last ones to complain about it LOL:) You poor thing, I've worked nights on peds and the staffing ratios are much better for nursing but for adult patients there's no sleeping when the little ones don't feel good...Good that you got the drain out already and have been able to get a nice warm shower, I think alot of us are jealous of that...we had to wait a week or two for that shower! I'll keep my fingers crossed for the pathology report...(((Hugs)))

Cuetang - way to work that BS...I tried so hard to get my BS to pull my drains but she wouldn't do it til the PS said okay, wish I had got some coaching from you LOL:)

Great to hear how everyone is doing, seems we're all at various stages of "on the mend" but we're not forgetting our "sisters" who are facing surgery tomorrow morning (((foreverchanged, Leigh, and Patriciahurtado)))...we're with you, sleep well and know that tomorrow night the beast will be out of your body and you will be "on the mend" with the rest of us:) 

And...just a moment to say "Many Thanks" to kap/Karrie for starting this board for us...you brought us all together with your post last month, I am so grateful that you did that...I have "met" some wonderful sisters here and it has made all the difference in how well I've been able to cope with this surgery...thanks "sisters"...(((Hugs))) Maureen 

Maureen1

(((friedom))) welcome to the March 2013 surgery sisters group...we know how you feel...this is a very tough experience both physically and emotionally...some of us got no reconstruction, some got tissue expanders, some got DIEP procedures and some got direct to implant reconstruction so we all have experiences to share with you...Glad you have the support of some wonderful family...Did the surgeons give you anything to help you sleep...I don't know what I would do without my Restoril at night, sleep is so important to recovery, and...pain control...Tylenol with codeine worked best for me and I am almost off of it after 2 weeks but do need one at night when I am sore and tired. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow when you get your pathology report, I know how scared I was to hear the "news" - my lumpectomy pathology in August was when I found out my nodes were positive and that was really tough news to hear but this time with my mastectomies the news turned out to be good so I hope you get good news too...but, if not, we're here for you...let us know how you're doing (((Hugs))) Maureen

dede707

Hi beautiful march sisters,

My apologies in advanced- i read all posts- and take each one to heart but when i respond, I can't respond to individuals ( fuzzy head still). I marvel how Maureen can do it. First, my healing thoughts all going to surgery or recently out. I am 2weeks post mastx and feeling very well. Yes, i get zings and that is so strange. I have soreness but manageable. No more percs, but will have a vicodin at night if needed. Water and lots of rests helped me the most. My advice on pain meds- take them, i had to use a laxative bc stool softeners did not help the "move".

I do have a question- i only had one drain that came out early (5 days), fluid levels warranted the removal but now I still have some fluid that shows as puffiness on my right side near where the drain site opening was. Anyone else experiencing this? Saw the onc today and he said it was fine. Should i massage it.

I wanted to share that I had some serious scabbing due to shifting areolia during reconstruction and loss of nipple. I am on antibiotic but on the surface the lavender oil has done wonders. I can't believe how good it looks already. How is eveyone healing- scars, etc.

i went to onc today. After checkup, bloodwork, he told me I'm ready to start chemo. Will do TCH x6 on 3 week cycle then herceptin for one year every 3 weeks then hormone therapy pill for 5. Whew! They told me it moves fast but seems so quickly!!!!! I want to start so I can finish. I have a question, about scheduling-do you start the next infusion on the 3rd week or the week after? For ex. I start on a tues (week 1) do start the next on week 3 or week 4? Also what would be best day to start want to benefit from steroids with kids and housework and not waste weekend sleeping or do I do a thurs and sleep sun if needed. I guess no real answer bc se are differenf for all.

The info and side effects' info and the prescribed meds and emotions are overwhelming and I had a bad and dark weekend crying about it all, but i reAlized I have Er+and Her2+++ and i need to do whatever it takes to fight this. This can't come back and it won't. I went on chemo board and talked to a close friend who is bc survivor and got a ton of info and hope. The onc nurse thought I would fare well, i'm strong and healthy. My onc said my recurrence % after all of this adj therapy are odds he would take to Vegas. So I'm going to through the dice and get lucky!!! Keke- i think might have started.

So that's my long update.

It's Spring break for little ones and though tired dh and I are going to take them to SF and treat them to a whole day of fun.




Happy Spring and hope for renewal and healing for all.

Not-Me

Pattysmiles~On the food, when I came round, the dinner came in with liquids only.  I was hungry and they agreed to give me a small cup of ice cream (like the ones we had in school).  I sent DH down to the Starbucks in the lobby area, instructions were to get me the biggest badest high calorie chocolate drink that he could.  It had ice cream, cookies, chocolate, whipped cream...loved it and never in my life have this type of stuff.  

Lksher~yep...one week post op, I had narcotic illness.  Basically, hungover feeling from the pain meds.  PS said it was a toss up, be in pain or suffer some hangover type syndrome from the pain meds.  I finally came up with a combination of doses I felt comfortable with.  Two weeks out and still taking some Motrin 800 and Vicodan.  Pain meds are my friends.  

Marianne~I was also small before.  So far, 150 ccs in with the next in a week.  Can't say that I have ever been this big before and they want to do two more?

Dede~Hugs.

In fact hugs to everyone.  It is crazy to believe that we are all going thru this.  My first dx was nine years ago (2004, Not_Me), and I found these boards at that time.  I spent hours every night, for a few years, being here.  Thought about C every day of my life until a few years ago.  

Life goes on and it is beautiful.  Since then, I have made life long C friends, been on many vacas, hiked mountains, ran some road races, became a grandmother, and just downright enjoyed myself.  Hang in there.  

I am started exercises (the ones they give you) today.  Yes!   

mamasixtaz

Got out of bed X2 yesturday. It hurt but it should be better today. Now I know why everyone hates the drains! Really draining a lot. Hope to get on oral pain meds, PCA is great but when sleeping have to get caught up. Started muscle relaxant that helps too. Hope all are recovering well ((HUGS)) to all going in for surgery. Anticipation was the worst!

Surrealist65

Hello, March People!  I had surgery yesterday and have been reading your posts with great interest.  Mine was pretty un-traumatic compared to a lot of you, I think, and I wish everyone's was as easy.  The process was bad, of course - all the waiting around really takes it out of you psychologically, but the physical aftermath of surgery has so far been almost painless.  Lumpectomy site is "no pain" in a cotton bra.  Node removal site is tiny, but twinging, like a pinch.  Should be survivable with just ibuprofen.  Everyone please, take care of yourselves and keep in touch!  This is a wonderful place to tell the truth about what's going on in your head, something I have not found entirely possible even with my closest relatives. 

Gardengirl33

Morning, thinking about, my surgery sister. Pattysmiles, hope you feeling better today.

Also today's surgeries, foreverchanged, Leigh and Patricia

Praying that you all have blessed surgeries. may God guide the hands of the surgeons, nurses and all on staff taking care you.



Water! I don't think I have ever drank so much in my life! However it feels so good, ice and more ice water. I am day 3 on recovery, feeling good. One of my fears was that the pain meds would, 1 not work well enough. 2 make me feel out of it. Not so, I been feeling like myself. My husband took me to Applebee's for lunch yesterday, then roamed around Walmart a bit. Lol people probably wondered what I had hidden under my shirt, drains and On Q medicine ball a little bulky under my shirts.

I removed to On Q medicine ball last night. What a wonderful drug drip! It has a very small hose that was inserted directly to my breast. It's designed like a garden drip hose. It's self regulated to release pain med. what kind? Not sure. Super easy to remove, no pain removing it. Glad to have it off, bulky! The tape and gauze covering the entry point was ITCHING!

No bowel movement yet, taking dulcolax and drinking water and Prune juice. Momma swears by Prune juice, I actually like the taste of it too.

My appetite has been good but, I actually seem to be more conscious of my portion sizes right now. Odd?

Sleep has been pretty good, miss laying with hubby. However don't miss his tossing and turning! I'm sharing a small Futon with my three dogs. They all are under 16 pounds so its fine. I actually love having my puppers near. Believe that animals make us feel better, have healing properties to them, make me smile.

Pattysmiles

Gardengirl33, thank you for the well wishes (and everyone else's too!). I understand the bathroom thing, who would have thought it would be a concern! Lol. Popping stool softeners on a schedule with my pain pills! Another hurry up and wait situation!



The sleeping with the dogs sounds nice. Right about now I would love to have a dog, but don't tell that to my husband or kids, I am the only thing standing in the way if that happening. As much as I would love a little one I know exactly who would be taking care and doing all the work.



Called the doctors line this am to see about an appointment. My left breast (reconstruction only) is now larger than my right breast. She had left the right larger factoring in rads, and I know "leftie" was smaller because I had seen it. Now looks larger and has red area around nipple about 2 inches out all around. Want to get it checked before the weekend and I am sitting in some ER all panicked! Dr. Leaves on vacation for spring break soon. Sigh.



Surrealist: you are so right, this is a great place to speak your mind and get much needed sympathy and understanding, and great advice! I had a relative Facebook me how I was doing, commented back "well, except I think I have an infection" and received a flip off (or essentially a flip off in my book!). My own twin called and left me a nasty message to not speak to her about my treatments until they were done. She actually did me a favor by being nasty as she is so self centered the few calls I had prior to surgery were all about her. Only reason I had called her was to verify a diagnosis she had YEARS ago, she called cancer and my BS had said was never referred to cancer (atypical ductal hyperplasia). I only wanted to be sure when I met with geneticist that I had the correct info. Anyhow we had not spoken prior to that in a dispute over scattering my dads ashes. This twin of mine is a "cancer" in my mind and cutting her out has lessened my stress. Told hubby if I got hit by a truck tomorrow to not invite her to the funeral! (I'm not like that but my eyes have been opened to her ways and I don't think her dribble would be good near my kids). Ok, waaaay to much drama about someone who isn't supposed to be named., lol. Moving on to my happy thoughts!



Love to all my sisters, thank you all for sharing. It is so nice to see I am not alone. I am the first person in my area that I know of to have cancer and you are the only ones I can talk to.

Pat

mamasixtaz

On postop day 2! Hope to get my foley catheter out today, and start pain pills. Walked/ the hallslyesterday but was harder today, got behind on pca meds and I had not eaten breakfast yet. This flap surgery is a bitch but what I see so far is good. Did not get implants so have TEs. Got my path report/back lots of DCIS in the left as we knew from lumpectomy, but also had ADH and LCIS in the right side. He did fill with 650Cc to start. Thinking about all those going in to surgery this week.HUGS TO ALL!

LKSHER

Hi, ladies. Hope everyone is feeling well today. I went to see my plastic surgeon this morning and got one of 3 drains out. He said things look good, but he wants to fill a little more next week to avoid a permanent fold in my skin. He put 200 cc in at surgery on the 12th. He said he was a little worried at the surgery about circulation and tissue (no one told me that), but that today things look good. I am trying so hard to see the positives.

jsrose14

hello,



i just recently had a bmx with TEs on march 6th. i give some of you ladies a lot of credit bc I have not had the energy to be on these boards. i am just two weeks out and today is my first day feel somewhat like myself. i had my first MO appointment yesterday and although my oncotype score was a 16 (in the low range) my tumor was consider a grade 3 but stage 1 with no node involvement and er/pr+ her2-. She seems to think that the benefits of chemo will not outweigh the risks and bascially only change my rate of recurrence by less than 2%. I am wondering if anyone else with low oncotype scores but higher grade tumor chose or didn't chose chemo and why. my MO also explained that the onctotype pretty much trumps all of the other pathology. i had a hi KI67 score with poorly differentiated cells but that because my score was in the low range and there were no nodes and it is hormone receptive that chemo would not be recommended. that being said she definitely said there are women who still chose it--not exactly sure what i am feeling right now but would love to hear more from others with similar situations or what those of you are hearing from you MO if you have had your appts yet!



thanks,

jsrose

Maureen1

(((dede))) the way they scheduled my chemo was on an every 2 week cycle schedule so I had chemo on Weds, off the next week but they did bloodwork during the off week, then chemo the next Weds. So on a 3 week cycle you should have chemo every 3rd week. I chose Weds so I would feel okay on the weekends when the family was around. The chemo took abour 4 hours with bloodwork, side effects preparation medications, then the actual chemo infusions so I would get there about noon and finish by 4pm. I felt tired the evening of chemo and the next day but was doing "okay" by Friday - would actually go to work and felt okay on the weekends. About a week after the chemo (Weds of my week off) I felt the effects of the dropping blood counts so I would get tired and have a scratchy throat or mouth sores for a few days. The neulasta shots were given the day after the chemo infusion but they took 7 - 10 days to kick in and get my blood counts back up and by the weekend I would feel better again. As you said though...everyone is different so you will have your own pattern of side effects. The medications for side effects work really well...they did make me a little groggy, especially the day after chemo but by the weekend I didn't need them as much. My oncology nurses were angels...they were so helpful and I could call them when I had any problems:)

Maureen1

Welcome to the March 2013 surgery group (((Surrealist65)))...just had surgery yesterday but sounds like things are going well for you so far...yes, this is a wonderful group, so supportive and lots of good information:) (((Hugs))) Maureen

Gardengirl - you are amazing - drains and all you've already gone out to dinner WOW!!

Mamasixtaz...I kept getting behind with the PCA too and when I got the oral pain pills they actually did a better job of covering the pain for me and lasted longer so maybe that will help when you can switch over:)

LKSHER - YAAY one drain out, 2 to go!!

Jrose...such a dilemma on the chemo issue...it's not an easy decision but at least you don't have positive nodes so that helps, hopefully that means the beast hasn't gotten out of the breast and your risk is less? 

Hope everyone is having a great weekend:) 

Gardengirl33

My PS encourages me to be moving. I took one of the dogs for a nice gentle slow walk.

21 degrees, 14 with windchill! Ha! Gotta love Cleveland OH

I think I am feeling so,well because I didn't have a flap, or any diep. Just mastectomy and placement of TE.

it feels as if I did bench presses. Other than that no pain. I only had one lymph node removed. Fortunate, sounds like that is the source of many of everyone's pain.

I inject a blood thinner every morning into my tummy. A little bruising going on there.

Well ready to lay back and rest a bit, I'm an early riser. Been awake since 6:30

Not-Me

Hey ladies, is it just me...but noticing a large amount of left MX with P right MX?  What?  My situation exact so am aware.  

barberchic

Hi! Im new to this board, I've been on another. The triple + group! I just had surgery March 12, bmx with immediate one step implants! Having some light bleeding coming from left stitches, slight skin sloughing. Anyone else have this problem? I will call PS as soon as they open, kind of early now! I guess I'm too impatient, but I truly love to get advice from the discussion boards! I feel like we can tell each other better than the drs can!

Angie