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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    Checking with my "team Jan " before I leave for Hospital! Thank you all so much! Your support is awesome & has lifted me up. Thank you !

    Well got go , Got my lipstick on & Iam ready to "Get R Done" I will check back in a few days! Love ya all GinaKiss

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited May 2011

    Gina. Just adding to the prayers headed your way from this, your first Team.

    Know that we hold you up during this time and always. We will be eager to hear from you and know that when you return to us you will have our continued support and encouragement.

    I feel so amazingly fortunate for having met you, barely 6 weeks ago??? Seems like yesterday. Of course our lucky Robin knows what a continuous giggle maker you are. I have had the opportunity to hear this woman going full laugh-track laughing and it makes me sit here and smile just to remember how your laughter sparkles -- to all within earshot, probably to those just beyond. Gina's laugh is a treasure.

    Kat. What kind words you offer on behalf of my presence here on the team. I was so reluctant to "join" at the time, because I didn't want to freak out you newbies. The thought of recurrance is indeed a nightmere. The truth is, we get through each day with the grace we are given, supported by those we can cultivate for just such a purpose. I hope that your husband has a completely uneventful recovery. I'm sure your stress-scale is well off the chart with everything you've encountered in our recent past. Take good care of yourself as you are tending to him.

    Kim. Somehow I hadn't realized that your pain was at the level where you'd need to be seeking other opinions. Please forgive me for not being more responsive. Knowing what it takes to get a new set of skills from the medical world, I wish you well as you continue to seek insight.

    Teamies. I have been attempting to rejoin my real life, already in progress and the last couple of months have been doozies for sure. I find myself spending less & less time here/BCO and attempting to ferret out new adventures in the big world. Always a juggling act..... more so with the passing of time and the realities of limitiations & responsibilities of one sort or another.

    Know that I continue to hold the team in my heart. I say a prayer with each post I read and for those we haven't heard from in ages, too.

    "Be well and stay strong."

    I, too, am thinking about what this next chapter may include. Reflection.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    P.S. My first "webinar" was last night and while I've learned much in the process, I look forward to just such an opportunity in the future. We must continue ourselves to learn & grown -- for that's how we know that we're living and not just surviving.

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited May 2011

    {{{Gina}}}}  You have been in my thoughts all day.  I am praying for you.

    Robin - any news ? 

    Kat - so sorry to hear about your DH.  I hope he gets home soon and can start he road to recovery.

    Kim - I too did not realize your pain was so bad.  I hope the new dr will be the answer to your prayers. 

    Hugs Team January !

    Never Surrender !!

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited May 2011

    Lola,  I'm excited for you that you have gotten you date for your DIEP.   June 10 is just around the corner !

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited May 2011

    Gina, Please know you are in my prayers tonight.

    Kat, I just read about your DH.  I know how hard it is to worry about your spouse.  Please know I'll keep him my my prayers as well.

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  • robinlbe
    robinlbe Member Posts: 585
    edited May 2011

    Wow...I'm gone for just a matter of a few days, and wow-wee, things happen!!!

    But first things first.....I don't think Gina would mind my sharing that the preliminary report of her nodes is GOOD NEWS!!!  They took only two nodes, and they both look good initially.  Not sure when the full path report will be back, but Dan (her husband) sounded very relieved when I talked to him this afternoon.  I talked to Gina twice this morning, once before she left for the hospital, and the next time while she was alone in the "holding pen" area - already with her IV, awaiting stuff to happen.

    I'm so bummed because I was going to spend the night with her tonight and help take care of her...but I got the stupid crud, and couldn't.  No voice for three days, and coughing up the UGLIEST stuff (like you really wanted to know *that*!!)  Anyway, nurse Gina made me promise to call the doc for antibiotics, so I did...and the doc did send some out (thankfully!)

    Anyway, her surgery went well, but apparently something happened during recovery (not sure what), but all is ok now, and she's still on track to come home tomorrow:)

    Now, for the rest of you guys.....wow!!!  Kat - your husband!!   Bless your heart, and HIS, literally!  I will be praying for a speedy, and thorough recovery.

    Kim - I am sorry you are still in so much pain.....I hope you don't have to lose your implants, but if you do, being flat is better than constant pain.....I've gone six months now without having worn a single form./foobie/prosthetic....98% of the time, I'm fine with it :)

    Donna, was it??? The terrible pain from lying in that position for the MRI, and to have to do it again>>>  argh.  I am SOOO sorry.  I guess that's one thing I wont' be doing again...ha! 

    I know this poor pathetic brain of mine missed one or more of you who are experiencing some trial right now......and please know, I didnt' leave your name out on purpose....I probably should keep a notepad handy and jot down the names as I see them.  Sorry that i don't.....I'll try to do better.

    Things here are crazy, and I still feel pulled in so many directions.  No real news with my job...they're still saying that there's no funding for elementary music, art, PE teachers (I'm part-time elementary music).  I finally rec'd a call from HR telling me that my assignment for next year is a FULL-time, 4th grade classroom position at a school about 20 minutes away from me.  I have certification in classroom, too, but I haven't taught classroom since before my kids were born!!!!   And I really don't want to work full-time just yet.....PLUS, this would be my third job change in three years (all in the same school system)....can we say STRESS?!>!>!?!

    Oldest son and his girlfriend...sigh.  argh. Actually, we're thinking we're seeing signs of abuse..emotional abuse on HER part toward him.  ALL the signs are there....we are so concerned.  It's scary.

    Daughter graduates this weekend....she auditioned and was selected to play her cello IN the ceremony,  I get to accompany her.  She's nervous about it....plus needs to decide if she'll play with cap& gown, or take them off before she goes to the platform.

    Youngest son....we have always home-educated him.  He'll be a 9th grader next year.  We don't have a direction, plan, peace as to how/.what to do for schooling for next year. And with my unknown job situation, it makes it all THAT much harder.

    But thankfully, everything else is good....and what is a little goofy, could be SO much worse...so I continue to give thanks....and try not to get frustrated.

    Love you guys, so much....appreciate you all....will update you on Gina when I hear more.

    blessings...robin

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited May 2011

    My prayers go out for all of you - Gina, Robin, Debbie (even the good stuff can be challenging!) Kim, Kat, Donna, Laura and everyone else I can't remember - I'm stressing, myself - partner to have hysterectomy on Thursday, older son flunked 6 hrs of college this semester, depressed and behaving badly, younger son's girlfriend living with us, drama/ trauma constantly - she pulls emotional abuse and control stuff on him, too, Robin.  We're trying to call her on it, and make him aware.  My boss asked me where I could hide these few days I'm off to take care of my partner, since work becomes my only place of quiet, sometimes.  And it's pretty dang stressful.  Dogs and cats are freaking out because they pick up our stress levels.  I'm way behind preparing for two shows coming up, and I've just been asked to organize a new gallery and put my own work in, which is great, but just one more thing.  I'm hoping the camel's back can handle a few more straws...

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  • pbebow
    pbebow Member Posts: 575
    edited May 2011

    Wow, everyone is having such a rough time!  I feel so bad, I wish there were something that I can do to help!  Stress is a killer.  I'm so happy to hear about Gina's good news from Lymph and surgery.  And Kat I hope your DH comes home and doesn't drive you nuts while you nurse him back to health!  Kim, I too was unaware of your pain.  I have noticed a lot of pain lately, not constant, I've deteremined that I might have to learn to go braless, it seems that I cannot find a comfortable bra.  I've taken to super stretchy bras but even some of those by the end of the day make me feel like I'm about to crawl out of my skin if I don't get them off.  I'm really wondering if it's the weather.  Some days are worse, I need to start documenting the pain and the weather and see if there is any connection.  We've had a lot of rain here in Michigan, and I'm wondering if it is like when people that have arthritus or have broken a bone can feel the rain coming...  It's something to consider.  I'm really tired of it though.

    Robin and Elaine... my heart especially goes out to you having to deal with girlfriends being abusive to your sons.  As you know I just went through this with my son.  Just don't let them get married and really push for birth control.  It makes it so much more complicated when there is a baby involved.  We are stuck with our little abuser forever because she will always be in Eli's life.  She still tries to push Kevin's buttons, thankfully he is on to her so most of the time he just tells her she has to leave.  He only sees her when she is picking up Eli or dropping him off.  But she still tries to get back into his life, telling him she misses him and still loves him... then the next breath she is yelling at him and telling him he's a deadbeat dad (he has full custody and is taking wonderful care of him, but she only thinks that he is keeping him from her) and telling him to F off while she is holding Eli.  Nice! Anyway, I didn't mean for this to be about me, just want to strongly encourage you to do everything and anything that you can to enlighten your DS to be rid of the abuser.  I know that you can't push to hard or it pushes them the oposite way, but try to find a way, I'd hate to see anyone have to go through what my DS has had to go through.

    Lola, great news on the date for DIEP!  Hope all goes well!

    Have a great day Team January!

    Hugs!

    Paula

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited May 2011

    Thank God it is going well for Gina!  No Node involvement is such a gift from God!  Hope your crud goes away Robin, you need to be there for Gina germ free!

    I believe it's Becky and not Kim whose been in chronic pain (Binga)  I hope you find your answers and I hope you pop in on us more often! :)  I'm sorry about your dad...that was same artery that got my dad too but back in '92.  Still seems like yesterday and sometimes a lifetime ago..I'm just so grateful that my husband is alive and demanding!  lol  (no seriously...alive:)

    Good luck Lola with your DIEP...I think you will be pleased to have reconstruction.  It's been good on my psyche to have psuedo-breasts...when I wear blouses and tops there is even a hint of clevage that it looks like they're real.  I still get boob envy but I'm happy with what I have. 

    Hang in there everyone else!  I have to go and give the first round of meds now.  !

    Have a great day Team January...we're winning by the way! :)
    Kat

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited May 2011

    Team. Plenty of challenges as we move forward into our lives.

    I just put up a blog post of our last day in Italy. It was Easter Sunday afternoon and we were able to spend time in what I just learned is the world's 2nd largest Catholic Cathedral.

    Duomo di Milano:

    The web, Sacred Places mentioned that the Cathedral seats 40,000.

    To say it was enormous is an understatement:

    I want you to know that I was able to light a candle.

    Take a look at what a tiny portion of the flickering candles looked like:

    It was a profound moment for me.

    All of those prayers, flickering upward together.

    All of that hope.

    Of course I lifted up all of our prayers for our team, for our families, for our entire BCO community, for our CURE...... for our growth in the face of challenges. I was so very blessed to have the opportunity to take this trip. I carried each of you in my heart on my pilgrimage. I hope this very reverant, hushed image brings you as much hope as it continues to bring me.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Gina, sending you all the peace of that place directly to you today.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • ariesrottie
    ariesrottie Member Posts: 260
    edited May 2011

    {{{{{GINA}}}}}} Been thinking and praying. Hope things are okay! Sending you hugs.

    Well Girls. Tomorrow I go again for my second try of my MRI... Last week was enough forever. I had mt PS appointment on Monday. Said I look beautiful... I must admit my nipples and tattoos look so real... I am happy with them. He however was concerned why I was doing a MRI on my breast so soon. I called Oncologist back and she said it was her way of doing thing.. To get a base line of the tissue around the implants ad I wouldn't have to go for 2 years. I told PS that and he said he was okay with that answer. I guess he was concerned about his gorgeous work on my BOOBS.. LOL.

    At least I'm laughing.... tomorrow my back will be breaking. The hospital called 3 times to reassure me that the machine was up and running and that a GE tech would be there. Keeping my fingers crossed, that all goes well.

    When I had my hysterectomy in Sept. I met this girl who name is also Donna. She was the only roommate I ever had. My surgery was delayed because she unfortunately had a longer surgery for she had ovarian cancer. Well she finished her chemo for OC. She tested Positive for Brac 1and 2. So on May 26Th she is having PBLMX. If you girls can say a pray for her I would appreciate it. We talk on a weekly bases. But haven't seen each other since Nov. Her having treatment , me going back to work full time time just didn't allow it.. I just ordered her a fill a heart pillow. I use mine everyday. It helped me both mentally and physically to get through the rough times. I think of you girls all day long. If it wasn't for you I don't think I would of rallied the way I did. Thank you for being there for me.

    I hope everyone is fine, and enjoying all this rain...............

    Kat your husband on the mend? All the beautiful places people are visiting. I am planting pink again this year in honor of all my sisters.

    Hugs to all.

    Donna

    Sally think of you every time I put that jersey in the wash . Thanks again. {{{{{{}}}}}} 

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    "team Jan"get home this afternoon. I appreciate Your support. I am feeling better then last night @ this time, I was just getting to my room., had to stay in recovery 41/2 hrs, do to Fluid build up in my Lungs ( Pulmonary Edema) was scary, Not being able to Breath, The gave Me IV Lasix & got 2 liters of fluid out of me . The 2 S. Node are clean,sent other to Lab with my Breast tissue. I should have Path report friday afternoon! , doing much better now I am home.Sstill in pain,, But resting much better today! Thanks for your prayers!

    Kat glad your Hubby is improving! Prayer for you & family!

    Robin's been sick, she is now on antibotic,Praying she has fast recovery, Busy week for her , Her DD Rachel Grad this week! exciting!

    Thinking of all my "team Jan" Thanks again for the support!! You lift me up! {{hugs}} Gina

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited May 2011

    Gina, prayers for your continued recovery and a good path report!

    Robin, prayers for peace with your job situation.

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  • burley
    burley Member Posts: 631
    edited May 2011

    Gina-I'm so happy to hear of no node involvement!  Glad you're home and recovering-let us know how the pathology turns out.

    Kat-sorry to hear about your husband, but how awesome that he came through the surgery fine.  I hope he's on the mend, and you're holding it together as his nurse.

    Donna-I had a breast MRI and it was horrible (sorry).  My back started to spasm, which was making me jerk, and I was sure I was going to mess it up.  I couldn't believe how uncomfortable it was.  There must be something else they can do to support your hips so your back isn't in such a weird position.

    Robin-I hope things work out with your job.  I'm sure that it's very stressful.  Like you haven't had enough of that over that past year.

    Everyone else-lots of hugs out to you.  I'm gone for a week, and there's so much happening I can't remember everything I need to comment on.  Chemo brain.  My husband now believes it's a real affliction.

    I met with the tattoo artist today (she calls herself a breastitician, lol).  The normal fee is $1190 out of pocket, but she's only charging me $495!  Can you believe it?  I saw pictures of her work and it was awesome.  The date is set for June 2nd-I'm really excited.

    I have an indent on one boob that isn't very attractive-I'm not exactly sure how to describe it.  It's right in my cleavage, so I'll have the PS take a look at it on Monday.  Fun.  Hopefully I don't have to have more surgery, but I bet she'll just say it's up to me.  I've started working out, and have been doing about 20 push ups a day, so I'm wondering if that has something to do with it?  Hopefully not.

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  • ariesrottie
    ariesrottie Member Posts: 260
    edited May 2011

    January Team! HUGS AND WELL WISHES!  {{{{{{GINA}}}}} Heal fast my friend.

    Had my MRI yesterday and all went well with the test .. I get my results on Monday.

    Hoping and crossing my fingers that all is OK.  MY DD is home from college for the summer with her cat and 4 kittens.... I guess I should be glad it's kittens and not a little one. Thank goodness for that.

     Getting ready for the long weekend and starting to empty off my dining room table from last year and all the medical bills. I can filnally see the wood.

    Enjoy the weekend.

    Donna 

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    Hope every one had a good weekend!  Thinking of my "team Jan"

    Donna, Let us know the results of your MRi. We  know it going to be good news!

    Thanks for your Prayers, we got the news we were Praying for .all Nodes all negative!             I am still dealing with soreness & pain around Incision & still very tender in the arm pit from Lymph nodes removal. But feeling little stronger every day! I just got off Phone with my Surgeon office , I have to give them the Daily total form My Drain out put! I was so hoping to go today & get drain out. this Morning out put is now 25cc. He wants me to wait & see me Wed to take off Dressing & Hopefully to get the Drain out then!So I got an appointment for wed Afternoon,So Hopefully I get the drain out then! Hope you all are well. I appreciate your support & love! Have a great week! {{{hugs}}} Love ya, Gina

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  • neversurrender
    neversurrender Member Posts: 508
    edited May 2011

    Gina !  All nodes negative !!!   WooHoo  !!!!!    Laughing

    Never Surrender !

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited May 2011

    GINA!!!!

    Doin' the happy dance on your behalf!!!!!!!

    Smilin' ear-to-ear for the good news of your path report.

    Here's to daily progress, less pain, more mobility and restoration to your terrific happy-self-bubblie delightful self == again at full power.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    strength and courage

    strength and courage

    strength and courage

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  • binga
    binga Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2011

    Very happy for you Gina!

    Becky 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2011

    Gina that is great news about the node negative! I'll bet you are breathing a heavy sigh of relief. Hopefully now you can continue to heal and get those darn drains out on Wednesday. 

    Donna hope you got your MRI results and its also goodnews!

    Take Care

    Cathy

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited May 2011
    Gina, Yipee!!!! Smile
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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    Hey "Team Jan" you all are awesome! Thanks for your support! You have been with me thru all this & help me stay Postive!

    Thinking of you all! Hope all is well with My Sisters! {{{{hugs}}}} to all of you!

    Donna, Still waiitng For your MRI results. Let us know how your doing?

     Been resting & Still having Post-op Pain. was hoping to get my drain out) 20 cc out put last 3 days), But Surgeon want to wait til wed. I am concern because I have a drsg over Left mastectomy chest incision & I didn't in 2010 with rt mastectomy( open to air,but different doc) anyway I ask him last wed when I got d/c from Hosp. if I should cgh it, he said he would in his office, but I am not to thrilled aobut leaving a drsg with dry Drainage & blood on for 8 days? what your take on it?  Did you have drsg on your Jan 2010? I just don't want any Onfection this time like last!  Thanks xxoxo Gina

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  • KatRNagain92
    KatRNagain92 Member Posts: 522
    edited May 2011

    Good Morning Team!

    Well, I'm officially off work.  YaY!  Of course, I'm acting as a home health nurse with my husbands acute MI but he is doing so so well!  Double YaY  We actually went golfing yesterday (9 holes) and we both did pretty good.  My new diet modification plan seems to be working for both of us.  No trans fat, under 5 g of sat fat a day no more than 25mg of cholesterol a day and under 1500 mg of sodium (that's the tricky part)  I feel better too so it's all good!

    Gina, I'm glad you're doing well.  I would venture to say that since you have a different doctor, keeping your incision covered for a week is not unusual.  If it gets saturated, maybe you've been instructed to reinforce it.   Some doctors like things covered for that long and others don't.  Given your history of infection in the past (and your environment...maybe pets, cats etc?) he thought it best to keep things underwraps.  It's when the bacteria hits the air that it can take on new life to cause infection.  I'm optimistic you're going to be fine!  Keep taking your atb until the drains come out (or longer depending on what he says) and we can look forward to a healthy Gina!

    I'm taking Kendall today for a 'series of painful injections'  She's getting innoculated for menengitis, HPV and Hepatitis A.  I will rest easy with her at college knowing she is protected...especially the menengitis sharing co-ed bathroom.  yuk. 

    Becky, let us know how your appt goes!  Kim, good luck with the tats.  I hope you have awesome results!

    Have a great (rainy) day ladies!  The flowers will be blooming tomorrow :)

    Kat

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  • binga
    binga Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2011

    Hi Team Jan,

    I didn't get to keep my appt with my new PS because I have came down with an ugly case of bronchitis. I have been researching online about this Dr in Miami who does a lot with fat grafting and I am thinking about going that route. I have talked to several women who have used him and have had great results and I think I may give it a try.  So maybe it is for the best that I wasn't able to see this other PS.  I am really praying hard that God will guide me in the right direction about what I should do.

    Hope everyone has a great evening.  I will be watching American Idol- GO Lauren! Lauren is from my area and we are so excited to see her on American Idol!

    Becky 

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  • burley
    burley Member Posts: 631
    edited May 2011

    Gina-so glad to hear of no node involvement, and that you're getting better each day!

    I hope no one has had family or friends affected by the tornados.  How scary and sad.

    Saw the PS on Monday-I have an "indent" in my left boob along the cleavage, and she said it tightened up there.  Said it was an unusual spot.  The only way to correct it is more surgery.  Holy crap, that would make 8 surgeries in 16 months.  Lucky me.

    Becky-I'm with you!  I voted for Lauren about 30 times last night.  I think she'll win.  I'll be glued to the TV tonight!

    Happy Wednesday to you all-we're going camping tomorrow for 5 days.  I hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    Hey Team Jan! Thanks for all the support! You all Rock! Kiss

    Donna, still waiting to hear about your results from MRI! Let us know!{{hugs}}}

    Well,I saw surgeon today & I Got the dressing off & Incision clean & steri striped! But He didn't take Drain out-Ugh! I am to call back Friday with Drain out put & color. If not want he wants, then wait til next week!Thankful I got you all to keep me positive! Have a Great Night ! {{hugs}} Gina

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited May 2011

    Gina:  Sorry about the drains dragging out.  I know what a pain those are to deal with.  I'll keep good thoughts for them to come out soon!

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  • grdnslve
    grdnslve Member Posts: 310
    edited May 2011

    gina--such good news!

    kat-glad your dh is doing well now.  can't breath at the thought of something happening to my dh. 

    kim & becky--couldn't even vote!! can't choose between lauren & scotty!!  love em both.  dh is in a snit cause he liked hailey.

    they rescheduled my diep for 6/24-  eeeeekkk! - more time to panic.  only 4 weeks to get into the dress now.  trying to read up on the diep posts & getting info overload, without retaining the info i want.  scared something is going to go wrong & then what.  anyone have diep with an implant?  i don't want to end up with a micro-boob....don't expect to be morgana either... think we'll get out of town for a few days & try not to think about all this........having nightmares about waking up & being disappointed ..

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  • binga
    binga Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2011

    Kim- Lauren is still a winner in my book!  She will get a record deal too and I think it will work out for her just as well as if she had won.  You mentioned the tornados and if you saw the American Idol show when Lauren went home-that is where I live.  The high school is about 5 miles away from my home and when she was talking to the little boy at Cherokee Valley you could see my cousin and her daughter in the background.  Her husband is the pastor at the church that is running the Red Cross in that area.  The Cherokee Valley area that was hit so hard is on the other side of the mountain that I live on. So the tornados hit all around me but thank God none of my family was affected directly but I knew several of the people who were killed. The pictures on TV are nothing compared to what it is like to see it in person.  On the main exit to our town every single restaurant and gas station were totally wiped out. Please continue to pray for all the families affected by those tornados and the ones which have happened since.  When I saw Joplin I was totally shocked.  It looks so much worse than our town and that is BAD!

    Becky 

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  • ReginaR
    ReginaR Member Posts: 287
    edited May 2011

    Happy Memorial day Weekend "Team Jan"! Hope you all are enjoying some good times with Friends & Family.
    I had some Friends who visited me this weekend & made me Smile!
    I am still Recovering @ home with My Drain Friend! I will Call surgeon Tues with Drain color & output & we will see If it can come out this week! Still having pain , but feeling stronger each day! Thanks for all your continue support & Prayers! {{{hugs}}}

    Donna, still witing to hear from you , How was your MRI? Thinking of you!

    Kat, how's your DH recovering? When do you start your new job?

    Becky & Kim, I watch Idol too, I was wanting James to win ( My Daughter has Autism & I was so proud of How James did) I think both Lauren & Scotty did great. Even thou Lauren didn't win, she will do well in the country Music Business!

     Well I hope to get some sleep tonight. I haven't been sleeping well ,Woke up 3am & couldn't go back to sleep. Ugh be gald when this pain eases up!

    Love ya, Gina

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