January Mastectomy

happy Mothers Day! Sorry I haven;t posted in awhilw, but it doesn't mean you are  not on my mind and in my prayers... It's time for me to have my MRI on the new breast,,, I AM VERY SCARED AND NERVOUS.... i WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THE APPOINTMENT IS. In the mean time I will keep everone in my prayers.

Donna

Picture of Robin & me at Ky Oaks Survivor Parade! It was Pink out with My special pink pal! We had a beautiful day!

I had my  repeat MRI today for the area of concern on Matectomy breast. I see Oncologist tomorrow for Check -up &  MRI results!  I hope I have good news to tell my "Team Jan"

Thinking of all of you! {{{{hugs}}}} Gina

{{{{{{Gina}}}}}}}

We are here for you!  I am soooooo sorry that you are having to go through this again!  Whatever I can do, please let me know, although I know that there is nothing.  Prayers are coming your way!

((((((hugs)))))))))

Paula

Hello, Thank you all for the support! You lift me up so much, when I am down.  

I saw new Breast Surgeon today after Oncologist appt ! I guess I am a 2 timer Now- LOL-But I am going be a 2 time survivor soon! I really like this surgeon , Made Dan & Me very comfortable! My Mastectomy Left breast is schedule for this Tues May 17th, Iknow it quick, But Get R Done! Thanks for your Prayers! Love ya,{{hugs}]}Gina    Oh My Duaghter sarah is handling it better than me, she said well Mom your be even now! LOL

PS I guess I be a May Mastectomy now, but staying here with my "team Jan"

(((GINA!)))  You will do great this Tuesday!  I'm glad you feel comfortable with your surgeon - we all know how much better it feels to be able to trust your doctor.  Let us know how it goes - we will all be keeping you in our prayers for best results. 

Thanks, Robin, for keeping tabs for all the rest of us. 

Elaine

Gina buckets of prayers, healing and comfort to you. ((((((♥))))))) So sorry you have to face this again....wishing all the best to you and your family

(((Hugs to all January Ladies))) 

Laura 

Hi! {{{{{Gina}}}}} Thinkibng of you and hope all goes well. Liking your surgeon iss the best part... ou will be in my prayers with all our other sisters.

Well just came back from my MRi on both breast... Yes I know it's friday the 13th.. I don't care about that, nothing is more worst then being diagnosed on Christmas Eve. So  I'm on the table for about 1 hour and they tell me that the machine broke. Something with fatstats... The compression part of the test... I have to go back on Thursday when the GE rep is there... WTF.....Now I'm pissed....My back went into spasm after being on the table that long...I want to cry... It was bad enough that I had to do this. Now i have to do it again..I'm sorry that I am ranting. There are others that have more to worry about. To all my sisters, You are in my pray from morning to night.. Talk to you soon... Going to take a pell or a glass of wine.

Donna

P.S. Any of my others sisters have their MRI's yet? Please inform what I need to know. Thanks.

(((((((((((((Donna))))))))))))))))))

Oh, for Pete's sake. (highly edited as first several reactions needed to be toned down for posterity's sake.) So glad that you have a place to have a mini-rant. There are moments when it just it too frustrating to imagine.

Hate for the delay in your 'back to regular life' and that you have to spend more time in the waiting zone -- where our imaginations can get over-used.

((((((((((((((((((Gina)))))))))))))))))))

I hated so many of the 'well meaning' sentiments that were expressed when I was forced to go back to the drawing board -- so to speak. The second time around is not easier in any way what-so-ever, just because you've been down that road earlier.

I don't know what I wanted anyone to say.... that there ever was any 'right' thing -- that anyone could possibly have said. I guess I just wanted the occasional listening ear and the periodic rant. I did get tired of people telling me that I was "so brave" and equally tired of hearing, "you did it once, you can do it again."

I think for me the hardest part was from folks I barely knew who said, "but, I prayed for you -- how could it be back?" I really felt like I had "failed" by having it return. Bizarre of course, but that's how I felt at the time.

In any case, Gina & Donna..... we are all so very mortal. All the feelings we have are so genuine and need to be expressed and felt and then "dismissed."

Now I'm just rambling.

It just feels like time for a big Jan-group-hug.

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Sally we are up in Cleveland with my hubby's extended family.... our last chance to be with them for a l-o-n-g time. Tomorrow's the first Columbus Komen I've missed in years. Odd. Hope the weather is gorgeous and your family has a great day celebrating YOU!!!!

Well, it's been a long time, but I'm glad I've checked in, though not for any good news...

 Gina, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this again. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I, too, don't know what to say in situations like this. I received a note from someone not all that close to me just after my diagnosis. She said, "this sucks and I'm sorry it's happening to you." Not delicate, just straight to the point. It hit home for me, and it's exactly how I feel about what is happening to you. Yes, you are strong, as evidenced by what you've been through, but it's still terrible that you have to go through it again. You should get a pass on all future garbage with what you've been through...End of rant. I wish you all the strength in the world to face this and beat it.

Donna,

I had an MRI in December. It wasn't horrible, and the results were reassuring. The only fly in the ointment was the uncomfortable position on the table. I ended up with costochondritis. I hope I spelled it right. It's an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs and breastbone. Ouch! No long-term damage, but painful for a few weeks. My PS said it's not uncommon when placed in the breast forms on the MRI and being asked to stay in place for an extended period. Oh, joy. I got it in the front, and you got the back pain. I guess you can't win in this game.

I hope everyone is continuing to move forward as we are all able. I think of you often and wish you all nothing but happiness.

Maura 

Thanks everybody for your encouragment & support, I been having a blue weekend! .But then I read these Post & starting feeling comfort & smiling with My "Team Jan"  are so Awesome! Love ya all!

Hope everyone is doing well! Thinking of all of you & Prayers to all of you going thru test & doc appt. Hope you all having a great weekend {{{hugs}}} Gina

As you know ,My left Mastectomy is this Tues May 17th & I have decide to wear the brightness Lipstick I can find! LOL!! I just loved the book & Movie "Why I wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy"

You know I just can't do the May Mastectomy & decide not to, I am staying right here where it all started , could find a better bunch anyway! So your stuck wuth me , I am not leaving my "team Jan"  {{{hugs}}} Gina

Gina,

Please know you are going to be in all of our minds on Tuesday.  We wish for a good prognosis and a VERY speedy recovery with NO complications!

Paula

Dear Gina,

Wishing you all good things tomorrow.....all fingers and toes crossed for negative lymph nodes!!! 

(((((((((((((Gina))))))))))))))))))

xox

Laura 

Hi everyone! Haven't been on for a while -working a lot and just living life.

Gina-I will be praying for you tomorrow and I am so sorry you are having to deal with this again. I will pray for good results and for strength for you to get through this again!

Kat- I am so glad your husband is doing good.  That is the artery that my dad had a clot in while having an operation (prostate) 2 years ago and he wasn't so lucky and he was already at the hospital and yet they couldn't save him so it is a real blessing that your husband is alive!

Paula- Hope your summer is better. You sure have had a lot of stressful events to deal with. 

I am seeing a plastic surgeon in Birmingham on next Tues due to the continued pain I have on the left side since my plastic surgeon here is not interested in hearing about any problems and I can't even get anyone in this area to agree to see me. Please pray for me that this will be the answer I need. I am at the point where I would even consider having the implants removed if that would help but I hope that he will have a better answer.

Have a good week and everyone say a prayer for GIna tomorrow.

Becky