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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited September 2009

    Okay I am back.....

    First stop stint removal...glad it's over but I never want to do that again.  That things was over 10" long and had 2 circles at each end.  It was not a comfortable procedure and I am thrilled it is over.  So far my back is thanking me and I am using the bathroom like a normal person.

    Second stop to see the PS and she is going to do some research tonight to try and figure out what the problem is.  In the meantime I got stitched up again with my little pin hole and I will go back in 10-14 days.  I think I am going to wait 14 this time. 

    So productive day but I wouldn't recommend taking an ativan and then a xanax together.  I was a little stupid if you know what I mean.  Off to go heal....

    I hope everyone had a great day! :)

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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2009

    Oh Jaimie...over 10" long????  Ouch!  And then stitches to boot?  You are a trooper!  I'm sorry you went through so much today, but am glad you feel ok now.  If I took an ativan and a xanax together, I would be asleep!  Hope you heal up quickly!

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Ow, Jaimie, I bet you are glad that sucker is out of you. Hope the PS can figure out what to do....after a day like you had, I think it warranted a little medication cocktail!

    Hope everyone has a great long weekend. We have nothing major planned, I am hoping to get some gardening done. I am rearranging one of my Perrenial Beds, it should have been done in Spring, but I was a little pre-occupied then! So it has been messy and bothering me all summer. Anyhow, hoping for good weather!

    BTW Apple, my kids favourite movie at the moment is The Wizard Of Oz, and everytime they watch it I think of you! 

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited September 2009

    Jaimie~ Feel better!!

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    Well, if it's not one thing, it's another! I have a lump in my calf and am on my way to hospital for a workup. Stay tuned...

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Lordy, stay well everyone - that is an ORDER!

    Cheryl - let us know as soon as you know anything.....

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  • Grace4me
    Grace4me Member Posts: 47
    edited September 2009

    got a question............are any or all of you going topless now in public?  My head is now covered and I think tomorrow I will be getting it evened out.  I know everyone I work with know my story,(they have added another department to the Buddy's Race for the cure that is racing in my honor...........yea I can't keep from crying), but I have had this wig on since Febuary..............what do you all think? It's still to short to spike, but the hot flashes are getting worse with the Tomaxifin and its hard to keep everything straight when I'm sweating so much.

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  • living4today
    living4today Member Posts: 215
    edited September 2009

    Grace,

    As of this past Tuesday, I am going topless....hair is barely there, but it feels so freeing!  I figure, all though it doesn't look the best, we really had no choice about fighting this beast, so I am going to just embrace this time of my life and make the best of it!  (It is a lot cooler too...)  Good luck!

    Cheryl--hope everything turns out okay!

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    Good news- no DVT! Just a superficial clot. I'm to put warm compresses on it and elevate the leg, tylenol for the pain. The party is still a go!

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited September 2009

    Grace~ I've been going topless for a few weeks.  It isn't hard around people who know but is strange in the general public.  I almost want a T-shirt that says that I didn't cut it this way on purpose... Recently a drug rep used the word "scalped" to describe my hair.  One of the people I was with told him what the deal was... It was akward.  Just confirms that it is too long to look like chemo-hair but too short to look normal. Here's a recent pic:

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    Cheryl~ So? What's the scoop?

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited September 2009

    great news!! whoohoo Cheryl!!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited September 2009

    i've been topless for a while now - in spite of the scalp showing..  this photo was taken a couple weeks ago and it's actually grown quite fuller.

    everyone loves it... so happy I have any hair at all.

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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited September 2009

    Whooo Cheryl :)  Glad the parties a go have a drink for me.

    Grace no hat or cover for me for the last month.  I just had a short buzz cut look and while it was hard it was tons easier than going thru chemo :).  Ditch the wig and be free, feel the breeze in your new hair.  It feels wonderful :)

    Judy~ That's the funny part I just got stupid with ativan and Xanax together...lol...  If you asked me a question I would stare at you for a huge delay and than answer. 

    I am exhausted today but I got a good nights sleep last night for the first time in a while.  I am hoping I continue feeling better. 

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Apple - you are looking great! So are you Michele! Grace and Kim - good for you for going topless! It really is very freeing. I was looking back at photos of me when I first started going topless, and I can't believe how little hair I had. No wonder I got started at. But it is funny, I actually feel more like "me" with short hair, than I did in a wig. Mine is growing in pretty thick (no Alopecia from the Arimidex) but I still want bangs....

    Cheryl - I'm so relieved for you. Now, no more getting us worried, that is an order! Have a blast at your party! When is your birthday? Is it today? Nope, just looked on Facebook, Happy Birthday for tomorrow...!

    Jaimie - hope you slept well last night. Keep getting better!

    Happy Long Weekend everyone. 

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  • MsDebS
    MsDebS Member Posts: 36
    edited September 2009

    KerryMac...Alopecia from Arimidex?  Please tell me that is not true.  I just started it last week. Ditched the wig too.  I agree, with you, very freeing...although my hairdresser was appalled when she saw me.  But it is part of my story.  My hair did not come back blonde...it is white in the front and salt and pepper in the back.  Everyone else told me they thought it looks nice...hairdresser said it made me look old.  Maybe I need a new hairdresser.

    Deb

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Deb - If you look at the insert with the loooong list of SE's, it is listed as one. I think with a 10% likelihood! It hasn't happened to me yet...Yep, don't change the hair, change the hairdresser!!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited September 2009

    they say the first couple months of hair growth is funky..

    then it normalizes after a while.

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    let the p

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    Let the party begin!

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009
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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Looking wonderful Cheryl, great cake!!

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  • Denali
    Denali Member Posts: 347
    edited September 2009

    Cheryl, you look GREAT in your new hairdo!!  You too, Michelle and Apple!  Great cake too.  My birthday was last week.  We made it Cheryl!!

     My hair is still too short to go topless, but it's getting there.  Did you color your hair?  I'd like to do that since mine's growing back salt and pepper.  I'd like more pepper please, less salt.

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    Linda, yes I did color my hair. Mine was coming in salt and pepper and I didn't like it!

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Happy Birthday Cheryl!

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited September 2009

    Oh, Cheryl.. that is the most gorgeous picture!  you look so awesome and happy.  happy birthday!  may you have a 100 more wonderful years.

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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited September 2009

    Happy Birthday Cheryl :) 

    Kerry thanks for the well wishes. 

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited September 2009

    Jaimie - how are you feeling this weekend?

    Well, we have my BIL staying this weekend, so the kids are very happy (favourite Uncle!). School starts for Emily tomorrow! 

    Enjoy the Holiday! 

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  • xpectmiracles
    xpectmiracles Member Posts: 439
    edited September 2009

    Well, the party is over and I'm back at work today. I'm wearing my sexy TED hose. I don't want another blood clot in my leg!

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

    Jaimieh, are your boobs behaving today?

    Apple, I love your picture!

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  • MicheleS
    MicheleS Member Posts: 937
    edited September 2009

    Hi guys! quick question~ my md put me on effexor... is it safe to have surgery while on effexor?? or should I wait to start taking it?? thanks

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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited September 2009

    I would think you should be fine Michele or you can call and find out. 

    Thanks Cheryl and Kerry my foobs are not behaving at all.  Another blister followed by a hole on the other side.  There has got to be something that I am allergic to (I have a ton of allergies :()  I will be back at the PS office tomorrow morning at 10am so I maybe losing my implants tomorrow.  At this point I just want to be better :(  If that happens I will revisit getting something next spring :(  still pisses me off :(  Sorry I am pretty upset about it. 

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