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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Chris: How did the MRI and BS appointment go? Hope all is well

    Can you send me your e-mail address so I can get a group e-mail done for NYC.

    Tanasha and Beth R: I got your e-amils. Thank you

    I still need e-mail addresses from

    Patti

    Malleme

    Diane

    Michelle (Hope you are recovering well from your fall)

    please e-mail at bethpopadynetz@shaw.ca

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited March 2010

    I have MRI on 3/23 and then doc on 3/31.  Starting to get nervous already!  I haven't set any NYC plans in stone yet...want to wait and see what happens at doc's first.

    Pickle:  I sent you my email address!  Thanks for all your help...

    Francine:  Hope you continue to heal quickly and "event free"!

    Take care everyone!

    Chris

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Chris: I must have misread a post and that's why I thought your MRI was today. Try not to get too nervous but I know how you feel...the tests are always a little nerve racking. You'll have it done and we'll celebreate in NYC!

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited March 2010

    Francine...I am glad to hear that you are doing well. Isn't it nice to be rid of that uncomfortable TE??!!

    I am still taking it easy after my surgery last week. I hope to return to work next week. I have bruises all over my hips and legs where the surgeon did lipo on me and my healthy breast is still sore from the new implant. I had a lot done, but, it will be all worth it in a couple of weeks when it all settles down.

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Christy: Glad to hear that yoy are recoverting nicely. I had my last fill on Monday and the TE is tight, heacy and hard. Have you noticed a big diffence compared to the implant?

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  • 7timewinner
    7timewinner Member Posts: 183
    edited March 2010

    Elena: thinking of you, and sending prayers your way...

    Ladies meeting in NYC...have a wonderful trip, wish I could join in but with work and two preschoolers, I can't amke it at this time. I'll be with you in spirit, though!!

    Peace,

    Nadine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Hi  Ladies,

    Thks for all the good wishes. I am doing well but still a little leary about things.( infection)

    Yes I love this new breast. If feels real soft to me. Much better than I had expected. I took a shower today and looked more carefully. I still have to wear this binder which is sort of uncomfortable but definitely tolerable. I find myself reaching to feel it's softness.

    I am going into the city this evening to see Lend Me a Tenor starring Tony Shaloub(Monk) and others. I am going to check out some places for us to eat in April.

    Thks for being there.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Christy.

    You sound like you too will be on the road to recovery real soon. Great attitude you have..

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • PattiB
    PattiB Member Posts: 421
    edited March 2010
    Sorry - My email is pbianco@comcast.net.  Have a great weekend all.
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  • DeeCee
    DeeCee Member Posts: 21
    edited March 2010

    Hi ... I start my chemo on March 24th also.  AC x4 and T x4.  very nervous about it.  Still going to the PS for TE fills.  seems like so much at one time. would like to see nutritionist cause dr recommended I stopped many vitamins which I was taking. Gotta write down all the negatives of this cancer thing so when it is all over I will never complain about anything again  :-}

     All in all trying to keep my spirits high!!

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited March 2010
    Pickle...I remember my TE being very hard and tight. I hated it. Now, my situation is different than yours,  because I had my TE for 10 months and then radiation caused it to fail and they said I could not get an implant for 2 years because of that radiated skin and tissue. I didn't want to wait the 2 years, so that is why I had to have a flap surgery in December to where they replaced my skin there with the skin from my donor site and used the fat to make a breast. But, I wasn't pleased with the size, I was only a B cup and after all that I had been through this year, I at least wanted bigger boobs out of it, lol  So, he was able to give me an implant on top of the flap. He also put in an implant in my healthy breast to match.  The result is nice and soft compared to the TE, but I don't know what it would feel like if it was just an implant alone. But I am sure that it will be nice and soft too. Anything is better than that uncomfortable expander. When will you be able to have your exchange?
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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Thnaks for the info Christy. I had my last fill on Monday. My PS like to wait 6 months for exchange. I guess every PS has a different protocol. Most of the PS here don't do immediate reconstruction at the time of mx because they like you to heal from mx and treatment first. He feels that the wait is worth it so I guess that's what I have to do...sigh!

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited March 2010

    Francine:   How was the show last night?  We are trying to decide what to see..(Mama Mia, Phantom Wicked, or anything else!!)  We went something light, funny, and with some music.  Just wondering how you liked what you saw. You got a great price on the tickets!!  Not sure if we are going Sat. afternoon or waiting till Sunday.

    Hope everyone is doing well.  Healing, healing, healing!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Hi Chris,I am feeling fine.

    The show last night is in previews( Lend Me a Tenor). Not the greatest but I guess it is still a work in progress. We did stay by the stage door afterwards and got Tony Shaloud's  (Monk's )autograph. The show was a little stupid but still enjoyable.

    Wicked is the hardest ticket to get on Braodway..Phantom and Mama Mia have been around for some time. I would check on that site for a good price on a show. If a show is around a while it is probably good.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Ladies,

    I do love this implant. Pretty soft and pliant. I am a little concerned that  both breasts end up the same size but for now it's great. I have to wear this binder above my breasts till at least next week.

    Christy..you too have been through so much but I guess having breasts you like is great.

    Personally I believe that if one puts an implant in a normal breast all the feelings stay. We have little feelings (after mastectomy) already so our new breasts are for show mainly and for making us look and feel more whole. . It's funny I told my husband to feel how soft this breast is compared to  the TE and he said Nice... Then he asked do I have feeling?

    I believe others have had implants and Te's.any thoughts?

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited March 2010

    Francine..yes, I have been through a lot, but I think we all have. It is only going to get better from here on out.

    Pickle...I hope the next 6 months goes by fast for you.

    Today is the anniversary of my first TCH treatment. It is hard to believe that it has been a year!

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited March 2010

    Hi All,

     Just wanted to check in.  I hope all's well with everyone.  We're having a beautiful weekend here in DC and I'm taking full advantage of the weather.

     This is probably going to sound nuts, but do any of you have what I've decided to refer to as 'chemo flashbacks'?  I don't know how else to describe it but since this is around the time of year my chemo started, I seem to get these  memories and  a lousy feeling every now and..   strange..

    Anyway other than that, things are good... 

    Have a wonderful day all!

    Beth

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    Beth I definitely get flashbacks of my feelings both physical and mental from last year. It is hard to just move on. I think these months coming up will bring up less memories in years to come. I am still so thrilled I have hair. That was a hard part for me.I see Maryland just lost in the NCAA . Tough loss.

    I cleaned my bathroom vanity  today and took out many gauze pads, rolls of tape etc leftover from all my surgeries. It felt good not to have it there anymore. just a memory I don't really need.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • txrose71
    txrose71 Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2010

    Hi this is my first post here and hoping someone can give me some advice. I am suppose to start Chemo this Wed, but have had some issues last week with my port being placed. I was suppose to get a port placed on the upper side of my chest which seems to be the norm. I have tissue expanders and before going into surgery last week my surgeon decided that my expander was sitting up too high and had too much saline in it for him to see a vein.  He said he wanted to put the port in my neck! Needless to say the surgery was cancelled and I had 100cc's of saline taken out of my expander. The surgeon said he still would now know until he goes in for surgery whether it will be my chest or my neck. Just want to know if anyone here has a port in their neck or any experience with this.  Seems as though the chest would be soo much better  any info would be greatly  appreciated Thanks! :) 

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  • sakura73
    sakura73 Member Posts: 467
    edited March 2010

    txrose71 and DeeCee - since you are both having chemo at the moment you might find the March 2010 thread a good place to discuss your present concerns. We 2009 girls all wish you the best, though. DeeCee- my port was in my chest so I don't have any experience of neck ports. Has your surgeon considered an arm PICC line?

    All - I am reading over the last week's worth of traffic and in the interim send you all my love with a special thought for Janine and her dad and for  those recovering from operations.

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    BethR: I can relate to your flashbacks. It's funny because most days I just don't give a lot of energy to my initial cancer diagnosis but somedays...today being one of them....I get nervous and a bit nauseous thinking about it. We were at a friend's place for dinner last night (8 of us) and I suddenly had the urge to go home. Shortly after dinner I turned to my husband and said I have to go. He knew immediately that I was starting to feel anxiety so we said our goodbyes and left. On the way home we both said that it was just like when I was going through everything a year ago...anxiety set in quickly. It really brought a flasback for both of us. I take solace in the fact that tehse things are fewer and farther between but when they hit....whoa!

    Francine good for you for getting rid of all the stuff you don't need anymore. Hope you are feeling well and healing well.

    hugs to all

    Beth P

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    Beth and Beth..Too bad about the flashbacks. But as I said before time should definitely make these times less frequent.

    I cleaned a drawer today and came across the list of chemo meds and my questions about my chemo in a notebook. I put them in the folder with all my BC stuff.

    Tomorrow is my follow up PS appt. I am quite optimistic that all will be well.

    Miserable day here in NYC.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Francine: I was starting to worry so thanks for posting. Glad you are healing and good luck with your PS tomorrow.

    The weather is cool and gray here today.

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Beth,

    Thanks for caring..

    I was thinking of starting a countdown for NYC. I believe it is 17 days till  the first arrivals come and one day more for some of the other women.

     How are you doing with email addresses etc.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    I will be sending an e-mail out tomorrow for the NYC group.

    I think a countdown is a great idea! Can we do a ball drop...lol. That would be NYC style for sure!

    Hugs

    BethP

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited March 2010

    Francine....Good luck at the PS and keep us updated!

    I am going back to work tomorrow. It may be a little early since it hasn't been 2 weeks yet since my surgery, but I need the money, lol  Today was a good day because I normally would have went in for my every 3 week Herceptin treatment. I am so glad I am done with that!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Christy,

    How great you are finished with the Herceptin.

    Good luck at work tomorrow.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    17 days till the ball drops or in other words till we go to NYC.

                                      Hugs ,

                                      Francine

                                   

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited March 2010

    Christy: Have a great first day back on the job and that's awesome being done herceptin.

    Francine: You're a true New Yorker...yeah!

    I had to change my avatar. I am so excited 17 days....will we make it to the Tiffany store????

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited March 2010

    Hi Beth...Love the new avatar.. You are too cute. Yes we can go to Tiffany's. BTW Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite actresses.

    Ladies.. I do have one question. Didn't we start using the word Avatar before James Cameron?LOL

    Hugs .

    Francine

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