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  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 440
    edited December 2009

    The infection was not from the rad. I had rads in 2003, I had a double mast in March and recon in March. A few weeks ago I burned my rads reconned boobie with a heating pad, it was healing fine, saw Doc on Friday he said it looked fine, and I wake up wednesday with an infection. So here I am back in the hospital with one boobie and trying very hard not to think about how messed up this is,

    Not a fun week, so much for 2010 being better than 2009.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    big apple----get well soon!!!!!

    everyone else----make sure to let me know if you want to keep GTG on Thursday or change to weekend!

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  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2009

    Wendy....pooh on the infection! I have been down that road and it is disappointing.  I was readmitted, too, but did 6 days of IV  vanco and it seemed to get at the infection, so I was able to keep the implant.  Will they be able to re-insert once the infection is gone?  HUGS!!

    Cookiegal, I am going to lean towards the weekend, too, just because I can't commit to the weekday until I figure out this new job schedule. Friday evening would be fine by me, too.

    God Bless!

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  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2009

    Deb,

    How are you doing??  How is the energy level?  Hope you are doing well! 

    God Bless!

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    yikes.....reading about this makes me really nervous about my cellulitis!

    Oh well, keep I'll hope the oral antibiotics do the trick!

    GTG if we do Sat I was thinking 5--

    about 2 hours at the show with dinner at 7:30

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited December 2009

    I'm game for whatever day.

    Angel- congrats on the job!! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!

    Sweaty-only know Guth but LOVED her. Love how good she was at saving nerves.

    Snow is starting here, time to curl up with a cup of tomato soup for dinner.

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  • debnyc
    debnyc Member Posts: 111
    edited December 2009

    I prefer the Saturday too, but am flexible.

    Angel, congrats on the job!!!! and re rads, what energy? I think the cold dark weather isn't helping either. I only have 5 more left to go. Yea. and will finish on the 28th.

    Snowing here too. Time to curl up on the couch with my blankie and relax.

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    Omaha,stonebrook, RW, rrenyolds, crusader , how do you all feel about switching from Thursday to Saturday?

    Merry Christmas all!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited December 2009

    Hi,

    I guess Saturday will be okay of all want that.

    Happy Holidays to All,

    Francine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited December 2009

    Wendy,Too bad about loosing your implant. I lost my second tissue expander due to an infection(MRSA). First one left due to necrosis. I am on my third TE..seven surgeries in my pocket and hoping for a success this time.  Then on to an implant.

    After my infection I had to wait four or five months to have the next one put in. Don't rush to get a new boob . Make sure your infection is long gone.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 440
    edited December 2009

    Thank you all so much 

    I bought a foam boobie today and two new bras, so I will be patient, once things are ready,I'll get fitted with a regular prosthetic and then wait out the time till I can get the new surgery done. I have a follow up with Dr. Disa on next wednesday, so maybe I'llhave some sort of time frame.I'd sort of liketo be done by my 45th bday in may but that may not be realistic.

     Wendy

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    Big App glad you are feeling better!

    Merry Christmas!

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited December 2009

    well got results of the bone scan and the xrays:

     " gee bone scan looks great, let's look at the xrays just to make sure. ooops, what that? Oh, you have a fracture in your spine." 

    Yuh think?  Could you have looked at my test results BEFORE you came into the room? Leave it to local docs, *sigh*  looks like I'll be needing to trek into NY some more.  Well, physical therapy here I come for the next 2 months and then if no results, it's time for surgery to pin it in place. 

     Ok, I have a new, new year's resolution:  I want a boring, non surgical, non medical year for everyone.

    See you folks at the Boat show.  I will pass on a lot of walking around, I may just sit in a corner.

    flash

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    don't worry we can put you on a trailer and tow you around.

    Or just knock back a few glasses of wine at Hudson Yards and we will meet you after.

    Is everyone feeling ok about 5 PM Sat?

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

     Rads check today, first tx 12/29.

    Let me know about the boat show!

     Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy new DECADE!

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  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2009

    Saturday will work for me...

    Flash, that STINKS!

    BigApple09...hang in their sweetness....wish you were not going through this...

    Here's to love, faith, family, friends and good health in 2010!

    God Bless!

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited December 2009

    Cookie- I'll take the chair on wheels.  I'll be thinking of you on the 29th.

    Angel- you're not kidding that it stinks.  All this time everyone was telling me it was se's from AI's.  It wasn't until it's gotten much worse that it finally got discovered. PT today said, plan on surgery.

    Fran- hugs to you.  Here's to a successful surgery in 2010 with whoever.

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  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 440
    edited December 2009

    Angel: Thank you so much.

    Cookiegirl: There is a company that make radiation skin products,my radiologist had recomended it back when I did rads, its called radiaguard, They have a website, http://www.radiaguard.com I have ordered from them in the past.

    Flash, I'll sit at the bar with you, I don't think I'll be up to be jostled by crowds, but I definitly want to come in for dinner.

    Wendy 

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  • cookiegal
    cookiegal Member Posts: 3,296
    edited December 2009

    my new boyfriend

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  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 440
    edited December 2009

    It is a match made in cookie hevan.

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  • lifegoeson
    lifegoeson Member Posts: 189
    edited December 2009

    Oh good grief.  I'm an atty on Long Island too.  LOL. I know the courts in CI only too well. 

    Saturday is better for me for the get-together.

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited December 2009

    Hi,

    Happy Holidays to all celebrating today.

    Flash- too bad about your back. it's a shame they don't take us seriously. Yes so many of us are in the world of doctors . I do love your NY resolution.

    Cookie- good luck beginning your rads.You will be fine. I just love your new boyfriend..

    Angel-yes a happy and healthy new year to all.Good luck with your new job.

    Wendy- I now have a collection a breast forms etc. Good news just the other day I put on my premastectomy bra after my three fills. I almost feel whole. A real thrill.

    Life..welcome to our group..

    I am available on that Saturday..whatever we decide...

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 440
    edited December 2009

    Francine:

    Can you PM me information on the forms and which ones you liked best. I am using a really light foam one now,because without the implant I have a lot of sensation on that side and the weight of the silicone ones was just too much, plus till the stiches come out,I don't want to push my luck.

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  • tweetybird
    tweetybird Member Posts: 815
    edited December 2009

    Haven't been on in about a week and it looks like alot of activity has been going on! First I was busy with the Christmas craziness, then on Monday, I fractured my right elbow at work. Silly me decided to wear regular shoes inside, after all of the snow that we had last weekend. The maintenance people didn't put runners out, and I slipped and fell on wet ceramic tile. Looks like I'm going to need physical therapy, but thank God no surgery! I was really expecting it. With it being on the arm that I had my nodes removed, I was petrified! I was just about in tears about it when the doctor first mentioned. Guess it could have been worse.

    The weekend boat show looks good to me if that's the route we want to go. Either day works for me.

    Janet :)

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  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2009

    Janet,

    sorry about your fall...but your are right...thank goodness no surgery! 

    Good luck cookie as you start rads this week....

    Deb...you should be finishing rads this week!! CONGRATS!

    God bless!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited December 2009

    Hi Ladies,

    Hope all had a very happy holiday.

    Janet..sorry to hear about your break.

    Deb..I bet you will be thrilled by the end of this week.

    Angel..Good luck on oyur new job.

    Hugs to all,

    Francine

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited December 2009

    Happy Holiday's everyone and a warm welcome to those I have not met yet.

    I am in Omaha and it is so cold and I was snowed in for Christmas, so no dinner and no family get together (bah humbug)

    Janet...you just wanted to be like me (: I fractured my left elbow in October, at the Dr's office LOL

    I would prefer Saturday for the boat show too.

    Love ya all and best wishes, I am with Flash no medical stuff next year!!!

    Eileen congratulations on the new job, I hope you will like it.

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  • tweetybird
    tweetybird Member Posts: 815
    edited December 2009

    Cookie, good luck with rads! Are you able to bring your new boyfrieds to treatments?

    Eileen, congratulations on the job! What a great way to start the new year.

    The funny thing with my elbow, is on Saturday night I was talking to my husband that I had a great health year, just the usual cancer tests, but nothing in the way of horrible colds, flu, pnenomina, or what not, and little did I know what would happen 48 hours later!

    Things are going as well as can be expected with it, I finally get to drive tomorrow. I took a short ride to the beach by me, and had no real problems. Don't think I'll be in the Daytona 500 anytime soon, but at least I don't need my husband to drive me around.

    Hope to be on before the year ends, but if not hope everybody has a happy and healthy new year! :)

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  • Stonebrook108
    Stonebrook108 Member Posts: 237
    edited December 2009

    Hi Everyone 

     Happy Holidays I'm still planning to go to the boat show and Sat. sounds great. So count me in

    Happy and Healthy New year to everyone 

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  • debnyc
    debnyc Member Posts: 111
    edited December 2009

    I'm done!!! No more rads Smile Never have to go back there again!!!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Let's make it the best one ever Smile Wishing everyone lots of love, happiness and good health!!!

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