New York, New York

Sweaty,

I got a freebie bra from the surgeon's office (two actually - one after the first surgery and one after the re-excision) but I wound up buying some of the fruit of the loom hook and eye front closing ones from Wal-mart.  I bought them in 2 different sizes and would wear them either one depending on time of day or how much swelling.  I also bought a couple of the ones from JC Penney with the zipper up the front.  Sometimes one style was more comfortable than the other.  I also got a tip from another lady on the boards about buying a couple of close fitting, but really stretchy cotton t-shirts.  You want to be able to stretch them to get your arms in without lifting.  I found a few with v necks.  She recommended wearing them under the bras to avoid any irritation from the elastic.  The bras from the doctor's office had some funky elastic exposed to keep them from riding up (like they could).  I wound up wearing the tshirts under all 3 style bras for probably the first couple of weeks.  I had to wear the sports bras for 6 weeks, because of where one of my incisions was.  My regular bra hits right on the incision. 

Hope that helps.  Good luck.  You are in my thoughts and prayers

Ann (former LI girl)

I apologize if I've hijacked the thread away from gtg info...I didn't realize we were limiting the discussion. I don't think we need to split into 2 threads - in my view, it would just be another thread for us to check - but will accept majority opinion.

BCBS turned out to be needless panic, it's resolved.  I freaked out when I opened the envelope and saw a revised EOB leaving me with an unexpected $2K plus bill....  Several phone calls later, it's all good.

Spoke to the PSs practice mgr, she said cami only - no compression bra.  Who knows.

Still utterly freaking out about some of the details, spent most of the afternoon at work trying not to cry.  Basket Case.

You are all my heroes for dealing with this nonsense.

Ready for the off the hook idea.  Oh God, it's not the trapeze place is it???? 

I am a westchester county person and would like to keep informed about NY gtgs.  Please keep me on whatever list you guys compile.  I will check this thread as well.

Thanks,

Jane

Cookie: you could ask people to PM you -- so you can be sure not to miss RSVPs. 

Lilah

LOL Cookie re: page long bra posts!

You are not the only one Angel, but I figured I would stumble around until I found it (:

How is your new job?

Found out that the motorcycle show is also at the Javits.  I wonder how much that costs, might have to check it out as well!

I don't know where the Hudson Newsstand is either, and I've been there lots!

I'll be coming up from work (Wall St. area) - I figure I'll put in a few hours before my paycheck goes away.

I just looked on line at the Javits center and there is 3 Hudsons news stands. 1 on the 3rd level and 2 on the 2nd level. Which one will we meet at?

Hello all,

I haven't checked in here in a bit.  I've been in a really down mood lately.  All my "anniversaries" are coming up.  1/29/09 was the day I was diagnosed with BC.  On year ago.  I find myself being really depressed about it.  I am sure it is normal and I just have to process it all.  But right now all I want to do is hibernate at home with my dog and cats.  So I am going to bail on the boat show/get together.  I'd rather meet all of you when I feel more like myself.  I hope everyone understands.  I just need to go through what I am going through right now.  One year ago, I had no idea my entire life was about to change.  Then, boom.

So I will continue to check these NY gtg threads and I am sure I will get to meet all of you at the next one.  Really sorry.

LGO - I totally understand.  I'd like nothing more than to stay in bed and watch TV for the foreseeable future.  If you change your mind at the last minute, hope to meet you later today.  If not, I'll look forward to meeting you in the future. 

Cookie - I'm so sorry about your cousin and your burns! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Edited for annoying typo.