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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    (((((((((((((Sonya)))))))))))))

    Team January, we're heading into PINKtober. As your honorary 'old-timer" I just to give everyone a head's up that the month can really bring out emotions -- when you least expect them. There you are shopping, running a quick errand and a whole wall of pink vaccum cleaners or toilet paper or something, is stacked from floor to ceiling.

    I think for many of you, this will be your first time thru this particular waltz as a survivor...... or at least since your major surgery/January-wise.

    There are articles of a variety of connections, some brilliantly insightful & others chock full of hogwash........ or opinions that rankle you for one reason or another.

    There are amazing things that happen -- suddenly conferring near 'celebrity' status (I remember the first high-school volley ball game, "Volley for the Cure" and the entire gymnasium was pink with people. I was given a gift basket the size of a table, with incredible gifts) and this year my neighbor's entire corporate office is doing a month of donations that will be matched & they are donating in my name, as a genuine survivor, with a name & a story.

    Just be ready. Allow yourself to feel the array of emotions. Ride them like you're surfing. No doubt for most of our team these last months of the year will bring to mind any number of 'anniversary' status milestones. The questionable mamo, the tests, the waiting......... all again a psychic sort of healing touch-stone that can bring up thoughts/feelings that needed to be repressed at the time, cuz there were other more pressing issues at that time.

    I don't mean to sound uppity or preachie or know-it-all. I just know that I had some back-lash, boom-a-rang episodes that were brought on by October pinkness.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

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  • jizogarden
    jizogarden Member Posts: 375
    edited October 2010

    (((((((Kim))))))))) I hope your feeling better about your outcome with the time that has passed.....it took a long time for my boobs to look even half normal.  When I came out of my exchange surgery my implants looked almost identical to my TE's.....I cried a lot =(  It took at least 6 weeks until I began to have some hope that they would look like my old self.  I swear they are still changing and my exchange was the end of April.  As my pocket relaxed a bit my implants dropped and fluffed but it was not a quick process....now I can wear exactly the same bra I wore before this all began......I can't believe it....I only wanted to be my original size and my ps managed it :)  Good thoughts to you......

    Paula I saw your new boobage and you look wonderful! Beautiful outcome :) glad you were able to save your new nips =)

    Kat seeing your nipples now after the color has softened gives me hope of having some nice icing on the cake...so to speak :)  You look great!  Thanks for posting your photos on the Nip and Tats thread.....it will so helpful to those facing that final step :)

    You look like you had a great time at the Yard House, you look so happy and pretty :) Glad everything is working...wink wink ;)

    Sally I'll send prayers to your friend...so sorry.....

    Good thoughts to all of you wonderful January friends,

    xox

    Laura 

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited October 2010

    Sally:  Prayers for your friend and her family.

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  • burley
    burley Member Posts: 631
    edited October 2010

    I feel selfish coming on here talking about how unhappy I am with my boobs, but it's consuming my thoughts.  I see the PS on Monday, so I'll find out whether I can go bigger or not...then maybe I'll drop the subject and look forward to nipples.  I still hate looking in the mirror, and try to hide them from the husband as much as possible.  Luckily he's hardly ever around when I'm taking a shower.

    Finally, my eyelashes are growing!  Holy cow, my last chemo was on 7/15 and I'm just now getting some growth.  Still barely any hair on the top of my head-I look like an old man with just hair around the sides and back.  My husband says I need to do a comb over-nice

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  • burley
    burley Member Posts: 631
    edited October 2010

    I feel selfish coming on here talking about how unhappy I am with my boobs, but it's consuming my thoughts.  I see the PS on Monday, so I'll find out whether I can go bigger or not...then maybe I'll drop the subject and look forward to nipples.  I still hate looking in the mirror, and try to hide them from the husband as much as possible.  Luckily he's hardly ever around when I'm taking a shower.

    Finally, my eyelashes are growing!  Holy cow, my last chemo was on 7/15 and I'm just now getting some growth.  Still barely any hair on the top of my head-I look like an old man with just hair around the sides and back.  My husband says I need to do a comb over-nice

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited October 2010

    Try this trick Kim...get out of the shower and stand in front of the mirror and do as many things in front of the foggy mirror as you can!  I can apply lotion, hair goop and brush my teeth in the fog and it's great to see the girls looking almost normal.  I wish my husband hadn't had Lasik surgery on his near blind vision 6 years ago or I would just have him take his glasses off all the time!  heheheh 

    Also, I just read an article where the tamoxifen is what is interfering with my libido.  It said that and body issues just exacerbate the problem.  I'm glad I've identified the problem.  Maybe I'll skip the tamoxifen on Sat nights and see what that does!

    Glad the hair is making a 'comb' back!  <groan I know!>

    Have a good evening!
    Kat

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited October 2010

    Hi Everyone:

    Well on the medical front, my onco appointment this week gave me a "green light" until January.  I finished physical therapy today (at least what my insurance will pay) but still don't have any range of motion behind my back.  I can't put on a real bra without help or putting it on in front like I'm in junior high school.  I am off on Monday so decided to use that time to get my GYN appointment done at least that I've been putting off......then maybe will be dentist.............

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited October 2010

    Wow Kim, I am so sorry that you are so unhappy.  How long has it been since you're exchange, I can't remember exactly...  Do you have access to the picture forum?  Maybe if you go there and look at some pictures it'll give you some prespective.  and maybe they'll change some, mine kept changing a lot.  And maybe you do need a revision of some sort.... fat grafting or exchange out for a bigger implant.  If your PS doesn't take you serious then you need to find one that will.  But remember, he'll probably make you wait at least a few months (mine said 6 months) in between the exchange and the revision.  But really explain to him what you are not happy with and really try to listen to what he is saying.  I don't think I really listened well at least the first time I went in after my exchange because I was so upset, but I think this was his plan all along.  Either way, don't give up until you are happy!  And try to get over to the picture forum and check out some other examples, and post your pics too, see what the ladies have to say.  There are a wonderful, supportive bunch of friends there!

    BC, I'm glad that your appt went well, sorry that you're still having range of motion problems.  It really makes me angry that the insurance can just stop paying even if you're not better yet!  That just isn't right!  Hopefully you can keep working the exercises on your own at home.

    Kat, I do remember reading that now about the Tamox, that was one more reason that I didn't want to take it (and my DH didn't want that either!)   I guess when I read your posts I just thought that you didn't want him to see you, not that you just weren't in the "mood"...  sorry, should've picked up on that.  anyway, maybe now that you know, you can try to work on it more, maybe you could watch some porn or something (hehe!)... okay, maybe just read a smutty novel...  

    Well, need to get the kiddos moving before the bus gets here!

    Later, chickas!

    Paula

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited October 2010

    Well, I went and saw the BS today about the nodule in my divot.  It can possibly be one of 5 things:

    1. Fat necrosis
    2. Cyst
    3. Lymph Node
    4. Suture abscess
    5. Cancer Recurrence

    I am scheduled for an ultrasound guided biopsy on 10/20 to find out what it is and what's next. 
    Does this ever end? 

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    (((((((((((((((((((((((Kat)))))))))))))))))))))))))

    ((((((((((((((((((((((KAT)))))))))))))))))))))))))

    ((((((((((((((((((((((KAT)))))))))))))))))))))))))

    Prayers, prayers, PRAYERS, PRAYERS and then more prayers.

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited October 2010

    Kat:  I'll root for any option to make it no big deal and nothing to worry about!  You have my prayers.

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited October 2010

    Thanks guys!

    Man, is it hard logging in tonight on BCO or is it just me?

    I'm going to be optimistic (because I'm optimistic by nature) and know my BS is just doing what she must do as a BS. 

    This 'bb bullet' as my husband and I are calling it is about 1cm in diameter and smooth, painful and immobile.  So, it really is pointing in the direction of something other than a cancer recurrence and more like a cyst or a fat necrosis.  I don't even know how a fat necrosis behaves, but I bet it's just like this! 

    I voiced my concerns about the estrogen in fat and then putting that estrogen right in the line of fire with the fat grafting and she pooh poohed that saying that's almost impossible...so she's the expert!  I just wish she didn't whisk me right back into the system of biopsies and back to see her in the same breath.   

    It's just bad timing...not to mention conjuring up bad memories of what was going on this time last year!  I'm going to try not to stress or worry unless I have something substantial to stress and worry about...but I will say this:  I'm going to be really pissed off if this is something worse than a cyst or a fat necrosis!

    Thanks for your prayers!  They do work and I'm sure this will be no exception.

    Love to all
    Kat

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited October 2010

    I don't think it is just you!  Every page I open takes a long time to load.  Maybe just really busy tonight. 

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited August 2013

    Kat, holy sh*t!  Can't they get you in any sooner?  I would go out of my mind waiting that long.  But I agree, it has to be something other than the cancer recurrence.  It sure doesn't sound like it...  I will be thinking of you and praying for good results, and lots of patience on your part, the 20th, that's like forever!  Anyway, try to stay positive, it will be good.

    Take care ladies!

    Go GREEN! (MSU vs. U of M today, big deal around here!)

    Paula

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited October 2010

    {{{{Kat}}}} I will send prayers your way.  Positive thoughts.  Positive thoughts.  Positive thoughts.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    popping in to see the pictures from our Team January Komen walkers......

    so exciting, to see on FB.

    they'll move some here for all to enjoy

    ((((((((((((((Kat))))))))))))))

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  • TNgolfer
    TNgolfer Member Posts: 253
    edited October 2010

    Team January,

    Been a while and trying to catch up on what's happening to all. 

    Kat - I sent you an email with a question; but now feel horrible after reading what you are facing.....hopefully it will turn out to be something harmless, but I can only imagine.  Special prayers coming your way.

    I will take my time and go through the past 2 months of posts to catch up.  I am scheduled for nipple reconstruction on Friday morning.

    Debbie - I was struck by your past a while back about the month of October.  It seems that a lot of us will be going through our "first October" this time.  I didn't think your message was pompous at all -- I am glad to know some of us that have been around longer and can help us through the horrible "firsts".  I found myself angry about all the pink and then I felt guilty for feeling that way.  Must be a bad case of denial....I am tired of it all and want it all to go away.  Saw the breast surgeon for a follow up a couple of weeks ago and told her I thought this whole journey was a lot tougher mentally.  She didn't seem surprised by that comment at all.  In fact, she told me that she thinks it takes at least a year (exactly like a grieving process).

    I feel more fortunate that some having been able to dodge the radiation and chemo bullets, but the surgeries have taken their toll and feel that there have been too many changes in my life at the same time compounding the whole emotional experience.  I can't figure out if the depression was the result of the Arimidex, left-over anesthesia, PTS, or the move away from family, the retirement, marital issues or all of the above. 

    I don't like this new normal.  Physically, I haven't felt better (except for some aches and feeling a little more tired), but mentally the mood swings, depression, sense of urgency about my life and a lot of impatience and anxiety are making me crazy.  So now I have great boobs and I'm a mental case!!!!

    I am anxious about the nipple reconstruction.  Is that nuts??? I went though a bilat Mx and I'm nervous about a silly little procedure like this.  I am most concerned that they are doing it at the day surgery center.  They are using a local, but the nurse told me they will give me pain meds and something to make me relax.  I told her I didn't want anything to "make me relax" and no pain meds; if they are using a local that should be enough.  She replied, well you wouldn't want to be awake in the OR, it might make you anxious.  Was she kidding???!!!  I am so tired of being out of control;  can't I at least be awake?

    Venting....sorry.

    Anyway, I am going to take some time this afternoon and catch up on all your posts.  I am sooooo glad team january is still there!!!

    Love,

    Marianne 

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited October 2010

    marianne, good luck with your nipple surgery!  I have to say though, that I would not want to be awake for it, bring on the happy shot!  I always make sure they give me my happy shot before they start wheeling me into the OR, I do not want to be awake to even see the inside of it.  They told this last surgery that I'm still awake when I get there, I just don't remember, which is probably a good thing because it makes me really loopy and goofy.  The very cute guy that gave it to me told me that that is why they wait to give it to us until just before they wheel us away, so that our loved ones don't have to witness us in that condition.  All I kept thinking was, "hmmm, this cute guy is about to see my boobs, sweet!"  I guess my mom said as they were wheeling me away I was chatting with cutie about my hat, couldn't find my sexy hat.....  I just love that little plastic hat they put on you, and the sexy little slippers and then they put on the leg things to keep you from getting blood clots... it just gets sexier and sexier, and this last time we were joking about my hat because they hadn't given it to me, so apparently that is what I talked to cute guy about, I don't remember it at all.  anyway, rambling!  sorry!

    I have to say that I am touched by the all of the pink stuff.  I do understand that it upsets some people but for me, it means that there is still hope... people care and they are trying to help anywya that they can.   they are raising money for research to cure BC and I buy anything I can that has that pink ribbon on it.  That's just how I feel.  I agree Debbie that the warning was nice and we all appreciate your experience and the heads up.  I was a little surprised when I first started seeing so much, but then I remembered, but I have to say I'd like to see more.  I thouht it was very cool seeing the football players wearing pink shoes to honor it.  One of our local high schools all had pink towels for their homecoming game to honor it.  I think it is wonderful!

    I hate cancer!  I know we all do.  I have to go this afternoon and tell my favorite uncle (my oldest DS's godfather) good bye, he slipped into a coma yesterday and they figure he'll be gone within a day or 2.  I do not want to say goodbye to another loved one because of this horrible desease. I am upset with myself because I have put off going to see him and now he won't even know that I'm there.  It is just so hard to deal with it now that I have had it.  It hits so close to home to see someone dieing from cancer and I know that that could be me.  I know that I caught it early and it's gone, but how do I know that it's not somewhere else inside of meand I don't know it, I try not to think about it but at times like this it is hard not to.  This will be my second relative that has been diagnosed and died from cancer since my diagnosis last November.  I don't like it and I don't want to go.  but I will and I'll be strong because that's what I am supposed to do.

    anyway, sorry, didn't mean to be a downer, came on here to try to cheer others up, that didn't work out so well.  Mabye next time.  

    Hugs chickas!

    Paula

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited October 2010

    Hello Ladies!

    Pink October...yes, hate it!  Pink Ribbon on steroids is what I call it.  Kendall got a pink strip in her hair (bleached it out to white and then put pink on it) It's cute and all of her friends did it too but I"m just overwhelmed by it all.  I'm not sure I'm in denial or what but I would just as soon forget all about it all.  So, denial then I guess. 

    Cancer really sucks Paula! I'm sorry about your uncle!  My cousin (with the cervical cancer) is doing well though.  It wasn't as involved as they had suspected and she had some surgery w/radiation and should be ok!

    Marianne, on to your nipples!  Whoohoo!  I'm so glad you're doing it...you're going to love them!
    Mine were done in the day surgery place too but it only takes an hour and they use an LMA to 'intubate' you so it's not like they're really going deep with the anesthesia.  My PS cut about 10cm of my exchange incision (in the middle) to make my nipples...so unless you're really really numb then you may want to investigate going under just this one last time! 

    Of course, I did have fat grafting at the same time I had my nipples done so maybe you can do just nipples with a local and it not be so bad.  Definite I-pod distraction though (and lots of ativan :)

    Thanks for everyone's hugs and prayers...I've got such a busy week coming up I don't think that I'll even be distracted by it.  It is what it is and I'll find out soon enough.  (I have to stop my asprin products again though is why the wait)

    Kat

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited October 2010

    Pink October doesn't bother me.  I think the more attention brought to it, the better.  The whole student section at the high school football game painted themselves pink for their game - was kind of funny to see all these pink high school boys :)

    I just finished reading "Promis Me" by Nancy Brinker.  It was an emotional book, but made me appreciate the pink even more.

    Hugs Team January !

    Glad to see you back Marrianne, I was just wondering about you this morning :)

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  • TNgolfer
    TNgolfer Member Posts: 253
    edited October 2010

    Sally,

    Thanks for the welcome back.  Funny how close I feel to all of you; so much closer than some family and friends.  Nice to know I can come back to the club anytime and be welcomed!  Team January is such a wonderful place -- a big hug or a kick in the butt when you need it! 

    Still can't sort out all of these feelings.  I used to be such an "in control" person.  I was self sufficient, confident, and pretty much always on top of my game.  Actually when DH (or I will now refer to him as just H) was gone April through end of September, I was getting back to my old confident wonderful self.  Now that he is back, I'm not feeling so good about me anymore....what does that tell you?

    I am really struggling with his situation.  There is enough on my plate that I'm just fresh out of compassion for him.  He has choices.  We didn't!

    I know that I need to be back home with my family and best friends.  Housing market sucks, so I don't know when that is going to happen.  I am thrilled for all of you whose husbands took you away on vacations.  I am so happy for you and so jealous! 

    I guess I'll just suck it up on Friday and get this surgery over with.  I can't wait until it is done!

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers ALWAYS!!

    Marianne

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  • TNgolfer
    TNgolfer Member Posts: 253
    edited October 2010

    Didn't want to leave on a bad note.....I have always found that helping others takes the focus off whatever stuff in my life I don't want to think about.  I had a great opportunity to take my previous experience with fundraising charitable golf tournaments and help out a local deaf association.  I was able to meet a deaf-blind adult who really inspired me and put my whole situation in perspective.  Imagine that.....deaf and blind.....  Anyway after several weeks of committee meetings and finding sponsors, getting volunteers, etc., we had a very successful outing and raised a lot of money to provide SSP (special services personnel) to deaf-blind adults in our community to assist them with lifes chores (getting to doctor's appointments, the grocery store, etc.) -- all the things that we take for granted.

    I also am babysitting one day per week for a spunky little strawberry blond 2 1/2 year old and her delightful 9 month old brother.....a new young couple in the neighborhood....They are so much fun (and so much work); helps keep me busy.

    Marianne

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited October 2010

    Marianne, way to go on the fundraising, that can be a lot of work and very fulfilling!  and OH Boy!  a 2 1/2 year old and 9 month old... pretty close to my grandbabies ages and they keep me busy when I have them!   You will do great on with your surgery.  I just don't know what to tell you about H, want us to come and beat him up for you?  WE'll do it, right girls!?  Anyway, chin up, it'll get better, and if not, then you'll do something to make it better, because that is what we do!

    Hugs Chickas!

    Paula

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  • robinlbe
    robinlbe Member Posts: 585
    edited October 2010

    Kat...thinking of, and praying for you, girl....but I have confidence this is nuttin', honey :)

    Marianne....thinking of, and praying for you and your surgery.  I've said it a gazillion times, but I'll say it again, I admire you girls for going through so much to rebuild yourselves.  I just couldn't go through it all. 

    Gina and I walked on Saturday.  Our family was TEAM MUMSIE....but Gina walked along with us.  I haven't put any pictures on here, though, but they're on my Facebook account.  We had a great time, even though I was limping, and only was able to do the family walk.  A picture of my daughter and me ended up in the Louisville, KY paper.  If you go to

    http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=B2&Dato=20101009&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=310090053&Ref=PH

    it should take you to the picture.  The link broke up, so it might need to be copied/pasted, but this is the way it came through...sorry.

    This should be a link to the pics of the Komen walk on my Facebook page...

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=2096666&id=1160875113

    I *hope* it takes you there.....

    Pink?  It's a love/hate relationship for me....I'm about burned out.  For a while, a few months ago, I couldn't stand the thought of a pink ribbon or the color pink.  Then, sometimes I am proud to wear a ribbon. 

    A year ago at this time, I had been called back  for my 2nd mammogram, having been told I needed the magnified - but I wasn't worried at all.  It wasn't until the 22nd of October that things began looking a little scarier.  And then Oct. 29th, met with the BS, and on Nov. 4th had the surgical biopsy, and on Nov. 6th, rec'd THE phone call.   Isn't it amazing how those dates stick in your mind????

    blessings to all...robin

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  • burley
    burley Member Posts: 631
    edited October 2010

    Yea me!  My PS was very understanding and sweet at my appointment on Monday, and she's going to put bigger implants in.  When she came in the room I said Hi, and I hate my boobs in the same breath.  Then I started crying.  I think she was shocked, I'm normally so cheery and mellow. "You need to be happy with your boobs," she said.  Yea!  I feel so much better.  The surgery is scheduled for November 16th, one day after my 40th birthday...so happy birthday to me!  They checked with my insurance and it's all covered-part of the ongoing reconstruction process she said.  Whew.  A weight has been lifted off of me.  I just want to be happy with my body again.  I miss my old boobs, tiny as they were.  And my perfect nipples.  Sigh...

    Kat!  What's up with that?  I'm glad you're scheduled for a biopsy, but I can imagine it's a scary concept.  I'm sure it's nothing to be worried about, but at least you'll know for sure.

    Marianne-good to hear from you!  And good luck with your nip surgery!

    I'm ok with the Pink-it doesn't bother me, but I don't get wrapped up in it either.  I've had so many people ask why I didn't walk this past Sunday...which I don't have a good answer for.  I just didn't want to!  Maybe that seems weird to them, I don't know.  Maybe next year when it's no so fresh.

    I hope everyone else is going well :-)

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited October 2010

    Kim - I am very happy for you!  It sounds like your PS understands a lot better than most drs.  Nov 16, that's right around the corner :)

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited October 2010

    Yay Kim!!!!  That is awesome!  I am so happy for you!  And so proud too, way to speak up for yourself!  We have to do it no one else is going to!  I hope that you are happy with the bigger size, I know that I am.

    Way to go Robin and Sally for walking!  Wish I could've done that this year, maybe next year.

    Hey Kat!  hangin' in?  Stay busy!

    Hugs Chickas!

    Paula

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  • ariesrottie
    ariesrottie Member Posts: 260
    edited October 2010

    Good Morning January Sisters!  I am healing from my hysterectomy.. Let me tell you it was not fun. Very painful with gas bloat and etc.etc. Still bleeding a little have an appointment to see Dr. this morning.....For me my mastectomy was easier. But that just me... All my paths came out good... My room mates surg didn't go as she had planned ... So it chemo for her.... I wish her well. 
    Congrats to BOOKS, Surgeries, Nips, Everything. I am so proud of us.....And for those who are still struggling ... Hang in there... We are with you... This weekend my friends are doing the Avon walk for BC. I wish I was better so that I was able to walk with them.

    Everyday you are in my prayers  Kat, Paula, Sally,Debbie, Robin, Laura, Kim, Marianne, Etc........All my Jan. Sisters.

    Hang in there . you are in my thoughts and prayers....

     I will touch  base later gotta get ready for appt.

    Enjoy the day 

    Donna 

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2013

    Hello My Team Jan! I have Missed having time to post, But I have been faithful & reading  your wonderful & caring Post! I have been Praying for all My Team Jan gals! we still need a retreat for "Team Jan" Robin & I walk last sat at Louisville,Ky Susan G Koman race ( we both are from New Albany,Indiana) It was an awesome time. I walked in Memory of My God mother whom died at 35 yr of BC &  Walk in Honor of My Mother in law who is 26 yr survivor & walk for all  "Team Janurary"  It was great Day at Koman with the start having the Parade of Pink! It was emotional , But also inspiring to see all the Beautiful women who have been long time surviors. It was great to have Robin by my side.

    Hope all of you are staying healthy. It so great that we are keeping in touch even with our busy lives. I am back to working Full time & stay Busy at Home with My Daughter 16 who has Autism & a learning disablity, My hubby lost his Job 2 years ago & is now Mr Mom & we are home schooling Sarah to get her caught up to the grade level she suppose to be in! Also Our Dog Shelby was diganoised with spleen cancer & the vet sayd the labs indicated it now in his liver. I am really having a hard time with this! He still hanging in there eating & drinking & wagging his tail!He my 4 legged boy! He really startrd to slow down thou! I Pray he is not in pain. He did walk with me this am, short  & Slow walk. He did fairly well!

     I am finally healing from My infection When I lost my TE in March. I found me a new PS ( a female who also had BC) Ishe on Maturity leave now, But have an appt Nov 10th, I  will keep you posted, I hope she can fix my Pot hole in my rt chest.I am going to have mammogram on my Left & only Breast Nov 18 ( the Insurance is making me wait 1 calender yr-ugh)

      Love & {{{{HUGS}}} to al my "Team Jan"  Love ya, Gina

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    Gina and Robin 1st Susan G Koman as a Survivor! 10-9-2010
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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited October 2010

    It is such a great comfort to me, to see so many of our team checking in.......... especially when it's when one of ours is searching for comfort, insight, encouragement.

    The surgeries continue for some. The appointments for others.

    The revolving door continues to rotate for many of our team. Others I pray have gotten back to 'real life' with other support systems & I long for a check-in visit.

    Several of you know of my latest fiasco/train-wreck via FB.

    Last Sat I had the first of 5 stops on a mini-tour. AI had a 3 hour presentation to make at home for our local early childhood association. Everything went perfectly.

    It was only when we arrived 11 hours later in WI that my heart dropped into my shoes. I had neatly packed up an artist portfolio of 15 of the 16 quilts/original artwork for this picture book..... somehow in all the packing & repacking, the portfolio was left on the street in the loading zone.

    We have offered a reward & made dozens of phone calls to a variety of offices -- to no avail.

    I have referred to my 'Swiss cheese' brain before. I guess this is the evidence that I no longer function on all cylinders. Too much happening, always juggling too many balls. Crash.

    So currently my last five years worth of work is missing.

    Of course the book is already printed. So that is the good news.

    I have one quilt to show children: how it was done.

    I had a good ol' sob at the moment I knew that it was gone. Now I'll just stay on my little isle of denial.......

    This is an imperfect planet, where the unthinkable happens.

    I'm doing the best I can given the reality of my own limitations..... just as each of us do the very best we are capable of -- on any given day.

    Life goes on. This morning the song on the radio, as my eyelids raised: "Take a deep breath, pic yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again."

    So there ya have it. The rest of the story.

    We're headed into Chicago now for the next three presentations.

    I know you'll send prayers for sanity, strength and courage.

    xx00xx00xx

    Everybody hang in -- especially those of you waiting for answers of one sort or another.

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