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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited April 2011

    Eli - Whew!  What a night that was.  Had a great time even though that club was erie.  Glad I was with you gals.  Maybe we should take it easy today and recoup.  I hear we are going to set sail again tonight.  Hmmmm!  I wonder where we are going next?  

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited April 2011
    Ladies so I missed all the excitement.  I had a massage then took a nap and was late for the Captains dinner but ran into Antonio so went to his cabin for a private dinner and romance.  But please don't tell Melanie.Innocent  Will today be just as busy??????
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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited April 2011

    I am so bummed I missed the fun night - but too many martinis and I passed out in my cabin.  I don't even remember the captain's dinner - although I woke up in a red evening gown this morning.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011

    That was a whirlwind cruise, ladies.  Alas, all good things must come to an end (unless you're still at Seyla's villa!) but we'll always have the memories.  To those who couldn't make the cruise (which depended on when we hit 10,000 posts,) don't worry, there will be other celebrations.  The next BIG one will be when the thread turns 2 YEARS OLD on Aug. 22, so mark that on your calendar.  It's already on mine.

    Now, feeling a little renewed, we have to put aside the birthday cake and get back to the bread and butter of this thread...giving support to our B/C sisters, answering questions when we can, sharing the latest B/C breakthroughs that we might hear of, and of course finding a way to laugh daily in spite of B/C because there is just too much craziness in life not to.

    NotAfraid, just couldn't switch gears yesterday to say, Good job at lining up the DIEP.  Sorry it couldn't be managed in a straighforward way, but your persistence paid off and you worked it out. Be thinking of you next week, and check in with us when you can.

     

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited April 2011

    NotAfraid welcome this is a great place for support.  Glad you got everything worked out and keep us posted on your progress.

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  • Stanzie
    Stanzie Member Posts: 1,971
    edited April 2011

    Elimar - very cool and Congrats on the 1000 posts!!!!!! Loved the adventure!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011
    Thanks, Stanzie!  There was no way to know, in advance, when the "cruise" was going to launch.  Sorry that some of my B/C buddies were busy with work, etc. and could not check in for the day's festivities.  Hopefully all will enjoy reading back through it and still "feel the magic."
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011

    Did anybody pick up any cool souveniers?  I was so busy with all the activities and I am not a good shopper, but they gave me this beanie at the reggae club.

                                             $2 Reggae beanie Pictures, Images and Photos

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    Went to see OD great visit It shrunk again.  It is now 3.25 X 3 Thank you Jesus

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited April 2011

    Lynniea, by OD do you mean your onc? Did he tell you that when it's finally taken out it could actually be smaller or even larger? How are they measuring it? When do you get it out?

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited April 2011

    Didn't get to go on the cruise, but felt like I was there just by reading your posts. Sounds like everyone had a good time. Maybe I'll make it next time. Well tomorrow's testing day. Getting a little nervous. Had very severe pains going on last night at work. Still hurting this morning/afternoon. Here's hoping it's just the feeling finally coming back. Haven't had feeling there since April 2010, when I had my first surgery. Please keep me in your thoughts. Thanks, Leisa

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  • carol6026
    carol6026 Member Posts: 45
    edited April 2011

    Hello, hope all are doing good. I have not been on for awhile, trying to catch up on work I missed and spring cleaning. Yesterday was my last day of work and surgery is scheduled for friday. I have only been waiting since January for a final date. I will be glad when it is finally over with. Maybe then I can breathe a little easier.

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited April 2011

    Just arrived.  Hope I haven't missed all the fun.

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited April 2011

    Lynniea - good news, hope you are feeling better.

    Meece - Hugs to you, I also hope you can get someone to go with you.

    I have a lot to catch up on being out for a few days

    Back home now.  My dad responded real well to the chemo, the last day of chemo they needed to give him two blood transfusions and he had to get platelets as well.  His count was 204 Wed. by Sat. they were at 9. I stayed with Dad Sunday night to make sure he was resting until midnight, got up at 5:00am to make sure I was there when the Dr. came in.  It is really hard to see your dad who you always think is bigger than life look frail and weak.  When I left Monday, he did have good color.  I am hoping he gets out today or tomorrow, Dr kept him a couple of more days to make sure his kidneys were not affected and working.

    Hubby is talking about a cruise in October along the eastern seaboard to see the leaves change.  That sounds wonderful, it will be a delayed 20th Anv. trip.  Our 20th Anv. is 4/20/2011.

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    No surgery till after chemo

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  • CandyB
    CandyB Member Posts: 63
    edited April 2011

    This has nothing to do w/BC, but I think you're a good bunch of ladies to run this idea by.  Given the whole cruise, Jamaica, enjoying life thing.  I've been daydreaming about a business I could start in a warm, sunny climate.  Given that I'm 51, limited skill set, and not a large lottery winner or recipient of a large trust fund, I'm having trouble.  But then, I thought  --  how about a cabana boy rental business?  Nothing illicit, just cabana boy standard, legal services -- drinks, towels, coffee, new book, fetch forgotten sunglasses.  If we go away on a vacation, don't we want to be waited upon?  And some places don't supply cabana boys.  OK, I've never stayed at a place that offered one.  So, wouldn't it be nice to rent one?  I think it'd have low overhead.  Scouting out a locale would be great fun.  I have a niece (adult, 33), who's offered to be a "mystery shopper" to make sure the cabana boys are doing their job.  Another niece's husband has offered to train. 

     What do you think?  Is this my ticket to a warm sunny place?  By water, of course.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011

    leisaparis, I'm concerned because you said severe pain.  I know a lot of us are still having twinges a long time after surgery, but I only had lumpectomy so the surgery area is smaller and I never felt anything that I would call severs.  Mx ladies, have you had what leisa is describing?   Also, concerned because it was IBC.  I would say if you still are really hurting tomorrow, phone the BS, or any docs doing follow up on you could check you out.  We don't have the luxury of "wait and see" any longer.

    carol6026, which surgery did you decide on?  We will add you to our thoughts and prayers on Friday (along with Meece and her CN Bx.)  As scary as it might be, I'm glad your waiting is mostly over and you are one step closer to getting thru' this.

    lynniea, glad the chemo is doing it's job. 

    CandyB, I've never been too visionary when it has come to ideas for starting a business. In the service sector, I think half the battle will just be getting the word out and creating your own market.  I've never used a cabana boy & would fall into the segment of the population that probably would not spend the money to pamper myself in that way.  I'm not saying some wouldn't, but I am saying it is hard to get people to part with a buck given the current economy.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited April 2011

    leisaparis-hope all goes well with your testing. and you find out what is causing the pain.

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  • carol6026
    carol6026 Member Posts: 45
    edited April 2011

    Elimar, ty, on Friday I am having a bilateral mastectomy, I have to go tomorrow for my dye injections, eight of them. I think the only thing that is scary right now, is the fact that I will have to have 4 drainage tubes, not to happy about this, but I just want to get it all behind me.

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  • Sandeeonherown
    Sandeeonherown Member Posts: 1,946
    edited April 2011

    Carol- good luck!!! I hope the surgery and recovery go smoothly for you.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011
    carol6026, Oh!  I don't think anyone ever mentioned dye injections the day before.  That is funny that this is the first I ever heard of it.  Not that I am saying you are unusual, because it makes sense and I am assuming it is done so they can locates all your nodes and that it is a common procedure.  There is no way to sugar-coat the part about having the drains.  Everyone has written how irritating they are, but let's hope they do their job and get rid of the fluid, because everyone has written how even more irritating having a seroma can be.  You know what is coming, and I know you can do it.  Hope you have some "caretakers" lined up for the weekend, so you can rest and "sleep off" your surgery hangover.
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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited April 2011

    om my ladies this looks like a lot of fun!!!1 I would love to climb aboard!!!!!! and sail away!!!!!!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    I will be praying for a speedy recovery for you, Carol!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited April 2011

    Hey, look up at the top.  I gave the thread a 10,000 badge.  It's permanent, just like our Cheetos-colored hot flash ribbon.  (Face it, the Mid-Age thread will halways be "home of the hot flash."  Just can't get around that one.)

    I was just musing how lucky I was to have began a thread to my own personal liking, then have so many other women come along who wanted to tell their stories and be heard, wanted to reach out to others in support, wanted to inquire when things didn't seem quite right and they were not getting answers, and who wanted to occasionally be lifted from the "routine" of cancer treatment by having a laugh or two.  My thanks to you all!!!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited April 2011

    Thank you, Elimar for starting the thread. 

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited April 2011

    IF I HAVE ONE MORE HOT FLASH IM GONNA SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!   GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited April 2011

    carol6026 i wish you a sucessful surgery and an easy recovery. I had a bmx in august with two drains in for a week. It was way less of a deal than i expected. I know everyone says that but its true.

    I jsut had my tissue expanders put in a week ago. That hurt a lot more than the bmx for me. The pain si not so bad but i did get really sick to my tummy from the meds. I also got thrush and now i have a post nasal drip making my throat scratchy and making me cough.

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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited April 2011

    carol6026 i wish you a sucessful surgery and an easy recovery. I had a bmx in august with two drains in for a week. It was way less of a deal than i expected. I know everyone says that but its true.

    I jsut had my tissue expanders put in a week ago. That hurt a lot more than the bmx for me. The pain si not so bad but i did get really sick to my tummy from the meds. I also got thrush and now i have a post nasal drip making my throat scratchy and making me cough.

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  • dawney
    dawney Member Posts: 211
    edited April 2011

    Sheesh, skip a few days and I miss the cruise!!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited April 2011

    dawney - Sorry you missed one heck of a good time.  Maybe you can join us on the next one.

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