Anyone starting chemo in June 08

Kelly, I have no more wisdom than Leggy.  I guess concentrating on the local recurrence is top priority at this point.  I will pray for you daily.  If you do have surgery and get clean margins you will have the chemo as an extra zapper.  I am just so sorry you have to go through this again.  I was curious after seeing you already had irradiated breast tissue if radiation was possible.  The flap procedure sounds like that will give you a new option also. As for the other suspicious sites, it sounds like they will be watching those.  XXXXXOOOO to you....HunkyD. 

P.S.  Talk here and spill it anytime you like!  

Kellke, I also have no more wisdom than the rest do. I just hate it when I hear someone is having to deal with this horrible disease again.  I guess I am lucky I have only had it once and hope it stays that way.  I know your husband is only trying to help you with the diet and I guess he is trying his best to figure something out also.  Personally I would just eat as I feel fit, I don't believe that is probably a priority on your list right now.  I wish I could say something that would help you but unfortunately I can't. 

Just think positive and we will all pray for you and keep our fingers crossed that your tests will turn out not to be as bad as they are thinking.

You take special care, and we all are thinking of you and sending lots of XXXXOOOO.

Bonnie

Hope everyone is doing OK this week.  Tomorrow is Friday and my first whole week of 8 hour days for quite a while.  I can tell. Just still don't have all the umph!  The wind decided to blow here this afternoon at about 40mph and chance of thunderstorms so I don't know why I needed sunglasses on my avatar.  Husband is off to golf on mens league.  I wouldn't play out in this weather if my body allowed.  I am thinking about you all. Wyoming, hope you were able to get your trts started again.  Kelly, as Willie Nelson sings "You are always on my mind"  LOL....I know..you are probably too young to know that one.  Did your docs say anything about mammosite radiation being a possiblity?  Rest of you peeps Leggy, (wolfie?), Karen, and Bonnie....Happy Thursday....HunkyD

Hunky what is your avatar?  It looks like veggies?  Is it?   And yes I knew Willie back before all the tax issues    I will be 41 this year and used to live in South Dakota too. (air force brat)

I worked my second to last day today.  It is strange.  I feel fine, I meet with the plastic surgeon tomorrow and then am scheduled for surgery the 13th (excision) and the 17th (flap).  Does anyone know about a vacuum dressing machine?  They rec that between surgeries but it means I have to stay in the hospital~  boring!   

My oldest is back to college tomorrow.  I asked if he had everything and he said he was perfect and never forgot anything    

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts,  I enjoy reading about what all of you are doing.  I really want to camp now that everyone else has been.  Mostly for the s'mores!!           Kelly

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.  DH is working half a day today so I am still lounging and sipping coffee.  Watched a movie last night..The Soloist.  I put the one you all were talking about Taken in my Netflix queue.  I also have The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in there because we haven't seen that yet. The netflix thing has been so nice this last year, although I wish they would start releasing the newer movies to DVD faster.  I would like to see Julie and Julia. I think Meryl Streep would be excellent in it.  Well, it is 10:00 and I need to get up and around.  XXXOOO  HunkyDory

Leggy, so nice to get the results....uncle arthur beats the alternative.  We all are always so grateful to hear results finally.  Wolfie is going to keep your bones active.  Tamoxifen sure has made me sore in the joints.  I don't think that is uncommon  I don't know if you are on Tamoxifen or another AI, but they all screw with your bones.  We are going to watch another movie tonight called 12 Rounds.  I don't think it is a chick flick.  DH is waiting for pizza delivery.  I cleaned too much today and tired myself out.  So funny how this beast really claims a lot of your energy, both physically and emotionally.  Later...peeps...HunkyD

Hi girls,  I'm still on Tamoxifen, for now.  My doctor, said I had to not have any periods for a year, and I had a few before BC.  None now, thanks to chemo. 

Last night I watched "The Wrestler", it was good and something you can watch, with your men. Sad warning, though.  Later.

Wyoming...I find sleep has been the most healing thing for me when going through trts and surgery. I know you have gone through more, but am just so happy to hear someone getting a good rest day....especially when you don't feel guilty about it just because of nice weather or something.  Your body really does tell you what it needs.  Hope your hair appt goes well also.  I remember you said your head was tender, and I hope you get a good massage with shampoo and conditioner.  I love that part.  Karen, you are lucky to get the one step ahead of the crowd dvd releases.  I have I Love You Man in my queue, and have seen the Knowing also.  Also, let me know how the Arimidex treats you.  Currently my onc says two years on my Tamoxifen, then on to AI of some sort.  They all have their side effects, but I think the AI drugs might be a little more harsh on the bones.  Not sure.  Leggy, we also have seen The Wrestler..I thought it was pretty good.  Kind of reminded me of Hulk Hogan...don't know why.  Guess cause I watched his reality TV show.  Good thoughts your way Kelly.  I know surgery is coming up for you this week and I will certainly have my fingers crossed for you.

I had my last fill today before my exchange surgery in Oct.  It is pretty uncomfortable but don't like to bitch here about reconstruction.  We all started this journey together, and I will never forget the support I recieved from all of you!  Thanks for being here.  HunkyD.

P.S.  Bonnie...check in.  Miss hearing from you.

Hi Everyone,

Yes, I keep reading what everyone has to say but don't seem to get any ambition to write anything myself.  Was talking to my GP about the bone scan I had in June and he informed me that I have arthritis in my feet, ankles, and knees, he sounded so matter of fact like I should have known this, maybe I should have but for some reason I have been more concerned about other things in my life.  They also want to do another bone scan and there is something on the bone in my right upper leg and my lower back.  Not sure how long they need to wait but I guess I will find out when I see my onc. on the 24th as it was him that ordered it. 

I feel that this is all so minor compared to you Kelly and everyone else that is having problems.

How does everyone like my picture of my baby, she is an american eskimo named Sasha I have had her for about 7 years. I put her picture up because I have a decent picture of myself but have been having problems trying to put it in my profile.

Anyways better go now and get to bed, hope everyone has a good week and no problems for you all.

Take Care Everyone

Bonnie

Hi Girls,

Funny, when I started Tamoxifen, and got all these hot flashes, my dog stopped sleeping on the bed.  Smart boy. 

KKing, Micky Rourke was good in the movie The Wrestler.  Cooler today, thanks...but I'm DAT

Good Luck, Kelly!  My prayers are with you.

Kelly, fingers crossed.  I know you will heal fast..my prayers are with you also.  Can't wait to hear about itinerary for Ireland.  Sweet dreams tomorrow, and no hospital infections!  XXXOOO HunkyD

Kelly hope you are feeling well and healing.

Bonnie I like your new avatar.

HunkyD pumpkin cake with cream cheese sounds so good. I would have a lot of trouble staying away.

Karen and LeggyJ hope everything is going good for you.

My oldest daughter and I are going to Rapid City SD to do school shopping. I start back to work on the 25th. I'm ready but yet not ready.

Have a good day,

Wyoming