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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited May 2010

    ONG Kerry, what's going on with you! I feel so bad ! You're trying out hospital beds in each hospital! I hope for you that this last round of antibiotics will do the trick and that you'll be on the mend again. Still looking forward to meeting you and hopefully it'll be one day soon when you're up to it.

    Have a great weekend everyone and healing vibes to all.

    Terri

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited May 2010

    A great video...These boots are Made for Walking

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOwXiEm_K4 

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited May 2010

    Happy Mother's Day ! Hope you're all being spoiled and having a relaxing, special day.

    Terri

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited May 2010

    Hi everyone,

     Hope you're all doing well. Kerry, how are the new boobs doing? Are you getting used to them? And I hope all your other issues have cleared and you can enjoy the new you! Marie, any news on when your surgery will be? I might have missed the date in the previous pages. Hopefully you'll be able to have it done in May as planned? YoYo, how are the rads coming along? Are you finding it tough? Are you getting fatigued as can sometimes happen. Must be tough with a small child to go through all this, I admire you, your courage and strength..........

    On my end nothing much is new. I have an app't with my ONC early June and that's when I tell him I stopped taking the Tamoxifen....that should be an interesting visit, NOT.

    Anyone up for a cup of coffee or whatever somewhere? We still haven't met Kerry, might be nice to sit outside somewhere and have a chat........

    Terri

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  • marie111
    marie111 Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2010

    Terri:

    Hope you are well. I had my surgery done last week (wednesday) and had my bandages removed yesterday.  I am happy with the size so that's great but unfortunatly they are not even.  The one with no cancer looks great but the other is higher because he had to do extensive pocket work underneath to hold it up.  He says it should fall. Also it is noticiable on top where the upper pole seems to be fuller  and I have a huge pinch on the side of my underarm where again he had to do extensive pocket work so the implant would not go towards my underarm. Needless to say I am quite dissapointed. I though this Dr. was very good. He says it should all release with time so I guess for now I wait and hope. It is going to be hard to wear clothe with uneven boobs especially in the summer !

    Hope all is well with all of you guys :-))

    Marie

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  • kerkle
    kerkle Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2010

    Hi Terri - Finally, feeling better. It was a long recovery, but now I am ok, just left with lots of fatigue. I would love to meet, have that coffee...can we all set up an other date? Also, why did you stop Tamoxifen?

    Marie- Your doc is Schwarz, right? Don't worry, trust him, he is really great. I also had extensive pocket work and by boobs "fell" and softened just like he said. The rad side is not as soft and is also a bit higher but this is all normal, especially since I had a cellulitis infection on that side. But they do change like crazy. my surgery was 6 weeks ago and they look very different. Give them time.

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    Marie: I glad everything went well with your surgery and that you're pleased with the size. I know you were concerned about your TE's being too large. Seems the implants always come out looking smaller than the TE's even if they have the same amount of CC's. The implant will fall so don't worry about that and the upper pole fullness is normal - that too will "fall" in time and you'll have a more natural look. I had major upper pole fullness and now have a nice slope. It takes about 3 weeks to see some difference and then in about 3 months they'll look even better. Mine are still changing and looking more natural each day. It's common to have little touch ups to do after this type of surgery. If things are still bothering you in 3 - 4 months time then you can have a revision to fix those issues but give it some time. You'll see, it does get better and your body needs tme to adjust.

    Kerry: It's great that you're feeling better. You went through a rough period there for a while. The worst is behind you now and you can relax and enjoy the summer. We'll need to get some dates in when we're all free to meet for a coffee. I'm basically free most days except June 9, 10 and 11. Can you believe I have 3 Dr's app't all at the Jewish 3 days in a row! It wouldn't be bad if I lived in town but it's a pain coming in from St Lazare!  I stopped the Tamoxifen because I got the daylights scared out of me when I got that swelling in my neck 2x while I was on it. They still don't know what that was but I suspect it was some kind of clot. My bloodwork did show that I had many little clots in it so that was enough for me. My ONCOtype score was pretty low and Dr P told me that taking the Tamox would only increase my chances by 3% which brings me to  90% so that's good enough for me. I'm going the natural route and have made many changes to diet and added supplements which basically do the same thing as the Tamox without the  side effects. I'm hoping that's enough......... I haven't completely ruled out the Tamox but if I ever take it again I will only take 5mg tops because I read a study that showed that even 1mg will do the same thing as the recommended 20mg's without the dangerous side effects.

    I'm looking forward to meeting you so maybe the others could chime in to when they would be available to meet?

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  • marie111
    marie111 Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2010

    Thanks guys, you always know how to make me feel better !! I will try to be patient and stay hopeful :-))) Coffee would be nice, it would be nice to meet you Kerry. I am free most days in June. Let's try to do it before the kids get out of school.

    Have a nice day !

    Marie

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  • YoYo44
    YoYo44 Member Posts: 203
    edited June 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    Wow, what news. 

    Kerry, hope you are doing well. 

    Marie, I hope things continue to improve.  Sometimes this PS stuff seems a little like fluke and voodoo.  I guess we have to have faith.

     Terri, hope you are doing well too.  You have certainly had your share of weirdness. How worrisome with the Tamoxifen.

    As you can tell I have not been around mych.  today is 18/31 rads.  So far so good.  No burning not too tired.  But it is challenging trying to find enough time in the day.  I also now have what looks like post chemo rheumatism.  Can you say OWWWWWW!  Oh well, I am hoping it is temporary.  Last day of rads is June 21.  Then I start Tamoxifen......

     I would love to meet up but it would be better after June 21, because as I say, I have no time!

    Take care and be well ladies!

    Yo

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    Yo, Chemo rheumatism? Can chemo do that? Crap. Not what you needed! Can you take something for your bones to help relieve the pain? Can I suggest you go on the "Natural girls" forum and tell them your story and ask for any recommendations they may have for something natural that you can take? There are some very knowledgeable ladies on there....

    OK, since I don't have kids I have no idea when school ends for the summer but maybe we can meet the week of the 21st so Yo can join us? I'm avail that week....

    Terri

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  • olivieri
    olivieri Member Posts: 47
    edited June 2010

    Hello ladies,

    I have not been on these boards for awhile and am glad to hear that everyone is doing well.

    I would love to join you all for coffee and the only dates in June that I am not available is June 7th and June 23rd. Any other day is OK for me.

    Take Care

    Sylvia  

      

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  • marie111
    marie111 Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2010

    My kids are done with school on the 22nd, how about everyone else ? and we are going to Maine on the 23rd so it would have to be before that for me !

    YO: sorry to hear about the rheumatism, hopefully it passes quickly. Look into natural supplements as Terri suggested. Also look into Acupuncture, it has well know benefits for chemo symptoms. I have been doing it for the hot flashes and they are pretty much all gone. I am now a believer !!! It's worth a try.

    Marie

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    Well it looks like the only time in June that everyone is available is btwn the 14th -18th (assuming Yo can find the time and Kerkle is free). After that Marie will be away. If these dates don't work then we'll have to postpone it to sometime in July. Does  this work for everyone or should we postpone?

    Terri

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  • YoYo44
    YoYo44 Member Posts: 203
    edited June 2010

    Yup, summer is coming!  You can feel it with all the activity.

    For me June 16 or 17 would be best but I will have to watch the time a little.  I have rads at 12:30, usually late though so about 1 or 1:30 woud be a good time.

    Take care all!

    Yo

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  • kerkle
    kerkle Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2010

    I am free the 14th, 15th and 16th. If the 16th is good for Yo I am free.

    Anytime, Let me know. Looking forward.

    Kerry 

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  • marie111
    marie111 Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2010

    I am free on the 14th only in the AM. Free all day on the 16th & 17th but do need to be home by 3:00.

     Let me know

    Marie

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  • AliceJean
    AliceJean Member Posts: 625
    edited June 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    I just saw this thread and I wish I were closer to Montreal so I could meet up with you. Moi j'adore Quebec et j'y ai voyage plusieurs fois. Je vous souhaite la meilleure chance et je vous envoie des embrasses...

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    Ok, we still need to hear from Sylvia  but the 16th sounds like a good date. We could meet at 1:00 to give Marie a bit more time and Yo can join us when she's done with her rads around 1:30. Does that sound OK to everyone? I guess we can meet at the same place (Second Cup on Monkland) as last time or maybe closer to the JGH to be nearer to where Yo is having her rads?

    Terri

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    AliceJean, Welcome to our thread. How great that you come to visit our  lovely city! Too bad you won't be able to meet with us for coffee. I can tell you that the last time we all got together, it made for some very interesting conversation. There was a girl sitting closeby throughout our chat and if she didn't run home and make an appointment for a mammogram, it'd be a miracle!  Second Cup will never be the same!

    Terri

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  • marie111
    marie111 Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2010

    Terri: I remember thinking the same thing about the girl sitting beside us. LOL !!!!!

    The 16th at 1:00 PM is good with me. Have a great day everyone ! Kids are home from school today - Gotta love those teacher strikes :-)))

    Marie

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  • olivieri
    olivieri Member Posts: 47
    edited June 2010

    Hello ladies,

    The 16th at 1 o'clock is good for me as well.

    See you soon!

    Sylvia  

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  • kerkle
    kerkle Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2010

    1:00 or 1:30, whichever is easier  - all good with me.

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    OK, so Second Cup on Monkland at 1:00pm on the 16th....Yo, you OK with this? You can get there whenever you're through with rads...

    Terri

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  • olivieri
    olivieri Member Posts: 47
    edited June 2010

    ok with me.  I should be there between 1 and 1:30 .

     see you soon!

    Sylvia

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  • debsie1
    debsie1 Member Posts: 74
    edited June 2010

    Hi ladies:

     Nice to read about a get together for the montreal girls.....I had a lumectomy,chemo ,rads almost 4 years ago. My office is on Monkland ...so if none of you mind I was thinking about dropping in and saying hello........

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  • kerkle
    kerkle Member Posts: 147
    edited June 2010

    Debsie: That would be great! We look forward to meeting you!

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  • YoYo44
    YoYo44 Member Posts: 203
    edited June 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    Sounds good for me.  I have an added complication now that I have to be in Laval at the office for 3 PM.  So I hope rads are quick and I am out early!!  But I will stop in for a quick visit at least.  I look forwards to seeing you all!

     Debsie, great to hear from you.  Look forward to meeting you.

    Yo

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    See you all there at 1:00ish...Welcome Debsie!

    Terri

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  • debsie1
    debsie1 Member Posts: 74
    edited June 2010

    Thanks for the warm welcome....I look forward to meeting you all.....

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  • my560sel
    my560sel Member Posts: 1,065
    edited June 2010

    Ladies, it was great seeing you all again and nice meeting you Kerry. You look great and so does Marie! Yipppeee, for 410's! Sylvia,my Vegas partner, always a pleasure.....

    Sorry for the mixup in venue but at least it will be embedded in my mind for next time! Thanks to Yo for alerting me and glad to see that your chemo-brain is gone, gone, gone! Your short hair looks really cute on you....Kudos to you for getting rid of the wig!

    Debsie: I sent you a PM...sorry we didn't get to meet you this time but hopefully we'll see you at our next get-together.

    Terri

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