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  • bak94
    bak94 Member Posts: 1,846
    edited September 2011

    Jessica, I am also so sorry to hear about your mets, this cancer stuff sucks. I am doing neoadjuvent chemo, but am going to see Dr. Beatty for bmx. so I am happy to hear that you really like him! My docs say I will have to wait a year for reconstruction due to rads and to watch for recurrence. I hope the zometa and herceptin kick some you know what! Have you started yet? Are you at Swedish for treatment?

    SeaShell, scans are always hard to get through. I stress out as soon as I have one scheduled, and sometimes before that. I have locally advanced cancer so they are watching me like a hawk during chemo, way more ct scans and pet scans than I would prefer! Wishing you clean scans so you can move on to diep. Are you seeing someone local for diep? I start to research and then remember that I can't have reconstruction for awhile, so I stop looking for a ps.

    I would love a get together. My profile says Seattle, but I am actually near Maple Valley. What do you gals usually do for a get together? A restaurant, park, or someones house? Do any of you belong to teamsurvivor northwest? I would love to get started up on a walking group, still a bit iffy for me right now as I am still in treatment, but something I want to do in the future.

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  • bcs2011
    bcs2011 Member Posts: 67
    edited September 2011

    Hi ladies just found your thread. I had a double March of this year (at overlake with K. Harrington)  and TE in April (Yarrow Bay, McMillan) im finally at my last fill and waiting my Eday 09/29. Thanks for this local thread.

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  • tkone
    tkone Member Posts: 511
    edited September 2011

    Hi ladies-and welcome newbies.  OK, I have definitely been remiss in setting up a get together.  We generally get together at Red Robin on Pier 54 in Seattle as we have ladies that come over on the ferry. 

    Bak94-I'm in Maple Valley as well.  Let me know where you are at.  I actually walk in the Susan G. Komen 3 day every year so I do a whole lot of walking.  There are 155 of us on the team, so if you need someone to walk with, I can hook you up!

    Frosty1-Did I see your name on the 3rd Annual Ta Ta Sisterhood Las Vegas Trip?  This will be my third year traveling with these ladies.  We have so much fun.

    OK, dates

    Monday October 10

    Tuesday October 11

    Thursday October 13

    Monday October 17

    Wednesday October 19

    Monday October 24

    Let me know what works and we will put something together.

     Hope everyone is doing well.

    Tracy

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited September 2011

    Hi Tracy,

    Thanks for doing this.  As far as I know, all of these dates work.  Just checked my cycling club October Meeting date, and all is good.

    Amazing that exactly two years ago today that I sat down with my surgeon to discuss the surgery and broader treatment plan.

    I am now stronger and fitter than ever and now working on getting my career back on track as things have gone south with my key client.  Interestingly, I am really stoked about this.  Now, to make it all happen.

    Anyway, have the most wonderful Labor Day weekend!!! - Claire

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  • bak94
    bak94 Member Posts: 1,846
    edited September 2011

    Wow Tkone, that is incredible that you do that! I certainly couldn't keep up with you guys at this point! Do any of you ever walk at the cedar river trail? I actually live just up the hill from there. Does anybody ever take their dogs on the walks? (not the organized ones, but the local walks) I could always leave them home, but they love their walks! One is a chi and one is a border collie mix, they behave ok but certainly are not perfect:)

    As far as those dates, the only one that doesn't work for me is on Tuesday.

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited September 2011

    I cycle the Cedar River Trail sometimes, and dodge the dogs and pedestrians.  Reminder to do it on my hybrid, so I can do the extension and perhaps the connector to some of the other trails I haven't explored yet.

    Am off doing the Interurban (south) today as need miles.  Boring, but effective.

    As a public service announcement DON'T GO OVER THE SPEED LIMIT!!!!  I paid the fine and am in "good driving jail" for six months for going too fast on Rt 101 in Pacific County.  They will be out in major revenue generation mode this weekend.

    Hoping everyone has a safe and fun one. - Claire

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  • blondelawyer
    blondelawyer Member Posts: 327
    edited September 2011

    Hi Ladies....I also live in Seattle and just bought a juicer to do some Crazy Sexy juicing :)

    I had a BMX on Aug. 16th and am getting ready to start rads in a couple of weeks.  I did neoadjuvant chemo.  My cancer is a beast!  

    I'd love to get together with everyone.  My schedule is flexible and I don't have any conflicts with those dates right now.  I will be doing rads and chemo (oral) during that time, so hopefully I will feel up to it. 

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  • Seashellie
    Seashellie Member Posts: 152
    edited September 2011

    I would love to get together! All of the dates are good for me.

     bak94 - I'm seeing Dr. Jeffrey Scott in Everett for my Diep. He's one of the few in the area that specializes in microvascular breast reconstruction. He graduated from the UW and then did a 6 year training in reconstructive surgery at the UW, Harborview and Children's Hospital. I was very impressed with him and trust him completely. 

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

    Most of those dates work for me! Last time we met up I was recently diagnosed and it was great to meet women who had "been there" and looked great and were doing fine. I would love to meet up again.

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  • AimeeMac
    AimeeMac Member Posts: 241
    edited September 2011

    Tracy, I would love to join when a date is decided. I used to work in Belltown not far from the Red Robin, but now I travel for business. I know I'm out of town the week of the 10th, but whatever you all decide on I'll hopefully be able to join. Have not joined any support groups but now I am mentally ready to meet some local  ladies.

    Aimee

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  • pumela115
    pumela115 Member Posts: 231
    edited September 2011

    Hi everyone, Last time we met i was half way through tx. I have been done since Jan. 13th and i would love to meet up again. Mon or Tues are best for me, but i can do any day as long as i know a week in advance. My son is getting married Oct 9th so not sure if the 10th will work but any other of those dates will be good for me, i am looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting some new friends. Thanks Tracy for putting these dinners together! I hope everyone is doing well and have a GREAT Labor Day!!!!

    Pam 

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  • Iamstronger
    Iamstronger Member Posts: 378
    edited September 2011

    HI all,

    Those dates are all doable for me.  It will be nice to see everyone.

    V 

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  • dawmson
    dawmson Member Posts: 75
    edited September 2011
    All those dates look good as long as my husband can be home with our kids. I'm new to this group but I would love to get together. I haven't yet joined a support group in Seattle --somehow these boards seem like a better fit for me. 
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  • Issymom
    Issymom Member Posts: 264
    edited September 2011

    Definately sounds like we are due for a dinner.  All the dates work for me but would prefer NOT to ho it on the 13th as I am leaving the next day for Parents Weekend at Montana State U (my son is a freshman). 

     I am having my exchange surgery next Tuesday and then I am done :)

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  • frosty1
    frosty1 Member Posts: 420
    edited September 2011

    Lorrie -- freshman in college already?  My daughter just started her high school senior year.  Wow how time flies!

    All of the dates are doable at this point ... but you never know what tomorrow brings.  It will be great to get together with everyone -- it has been way too long -- and to hear about our 3-day walkers.

    And, yes, I am going to the TaTa Reunion in Vegas!  Just booked my flight.  I'll be staying with Gillyone from Idaho.

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  • bcs2011
    bcs2011 Member Posts: 67
    edited September 2011

    I'm a newbie to this site and looking for a 2nd opinion about reconstruction can any of you recomend a plastic surgeon in the seattle/kirkland area?

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  • Iamstronger
    Iamstronger Member Posts: 378
    edited September 2011

    I had my Diep surgery performed by Dr. Beshlian & Dr. Paige (Virginia Mason).  They did a great job.  If I had not chose to have the DIEP surgery  (had radiation, so implants we kind of out for me) and was going to have implants, I have heard great things about Dr. Welk (PolyClinic I think) He doesn't perform the DIEP surgery. GL

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  • libby
    libby Member Posts: 165
    edited September 2011

    Dr. Welk did my reconstruction - bilateral tissue expanders, permanent implants, new nipples and tattooes.  I have nothing but good things to say about him, and the process.  I am extremely happy with the results 1 1/2 years down the road!

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  • ginagina
    ginagina Member Posts: 327
    edited September 2011

    Hi all - Long time, no?!  Saw Tracy on route today ...Seattle 3Day (day #2). She was lookin' GOOD! And it brought back a flood of emotion! Miss you all and would love a dinner get together. Hope everyone is either doing well or hanging in there! 

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  • blondelawyer
    blondelawyer Member Posts: 327
    edited October 2011

    Are any of you Seattle ladies interested in a free professional portrait session with you and/or your family? My good friend Clane Gessel does this for free. He used to focus on families affected by cystic fibrosis, but that has been hard for him since my husband died. I know that when we are going through this, professional photos are probably the last thing on our minds, but it is wonderful to have beautiful photos. I cherish the photos I have that he took of me and my husband. He will be doing a "cancer" shoot with me soon. There is really no catch, he will take your photos and give you a CD with the digital images. And he is an amazing photographer! PM me if you are interested and I'll hook you up.

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

    good morning Seattleites!  How is everyone?  DO we have a set date for a gathering next month?  I would love to see you all, and meet the newer members.  My kids schedule right now is brutal, and with my husband traveling my evenings are very limited, but I will do my best to make it!

     Hope everyone is doing well!

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

    I hope we can make this happen :)  I would like to see everyone and any new people as well!

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  • tkone
    tkone Member Posts: 511
    edited September 2011

    It looks like the best day is Monday October 24th to get together.  Let's try this:

    Monday October 24th

    6:00pm

    Red Robin Pier 54 Seattle

    Hope to see everyone there!

    Tracy

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  • ingoodcompany
    ingoodcompany Member Posts: 26
    edited September 2011

    Hi everyone!

    I am new to the forum and also from the Pudget Sound area. Had my treatment at Swedish and in the process of reconstruction at Polyclinic.

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  • frosty1
    frosty1 Member Posts: 420
    edited September 2011

    Ingoodcompany - welcome ... you are truly in good company with our Seattle crew!  Please join us on october 24 if you can.  We are here for you!

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  • ingoodcompany
    ingoodcompany Member Posts: 26
    edited September 2011

    Thank you Frosty. I wish I could make it on the 24th, but cannot. I will check back to see when the next one will be.

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

    I put the 24th on my calendar! Looking forward to it :)

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  • Issymom
    Issymom Member Posts: 264
    edited September 2011

    See you on the 24th!

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  • Seashellie
    Seashellie Member Posts: 152
    edited September 2011

    I'll be there. I really look forward to meeting all of you!

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  • AimeeMac
    AimeeMac Member Posts: 241
    edited September 2011

    Oh poop!

    I won't be able to meet all you lovely ladies as I am flying out that morning to Orlando on business. Hopefully it won't be long until another meeting - anyone north of Seattle (I'm in Lynnwood) I would love to meet up whenever I am in town.

    Aimee

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