Western New York Area

The weather is crazy! I just looked outside and it's lightly snowing. I do not downhill ski but do x-country. My son is a snowboarder.

Thanks for welcoming me!

That was great news out of Roswell!!! It's exciting!

Jan,

Were you treated at Roswell? I have Dr Edge and Dr T.



I'm stiff/sore. The tissue expanders feel kind of tight across my chest. I just took a peek two days ago at my chest and was a little taken back. It probably doesn't help that I'm not very good with seeing cuts, incisions, blood, etc... It's kind of pathetic. My husband has been awesome about helping me wash up and care for the drains... He's the opposite of me for sure.



Kelly

Hi Kelly, I was not treated at Roswell, but by Dr Bauer as were several others here. The TEs for me were very uncomfortable, but I tolerated them knowing there would be an end to them. And the drains... I never thought I could do it, but after a few days I was caring for them myself. It took me several weeks to realty look at my chest and my scars, but after awhile it becomes the new normal. And with the expanders it will change as you get fills. Just take care of yourself and get help if needed. I took eight weeks off from work and then that ran into the summer, so I was off still. I really needed a lot of time to recuperate. Stay in touch with us here.

Jan

oh I had Dr. Kulkarni, but she left for bigger pastures in Chicago, now I am without a surgeon.  Just see nurse practitioners and many appointments with my RO Dr. Mattson.

Hi all,

Lunch was great today! It is always such a special time being with everyone.  Betty thank you for treating us to lunch, it was very nice and unexpected.  Bevin and Esther we missed you today, and hope to see you next month or sooner.

Kelly, welcome to a great group of friends.  Remember that the expanders will become a little bit more comfortable as you heal.  When you have the exchange surgery the implants are some much more comfortable and soft.  It was an ohhhhhh sooooo soft feeling for me and I hope it is for you.

Have a nice evening.

XOXO

Cheryl 

Leaving is the most difficult part, you are right Maureen,  Jan, it was so good to finally meet you, now I can see the person when I am reading your posts..  Aren't we the huggiest group you ever met?  Betty - your Buster stories just crack me up, I can just see you giving him his daily IV, thank you so much for lunch.  I had an adventure after we left The Hollows, I went 1 block down Main St. and the driver's side windshield wiper broke off and went flying into the street.  Thank God I always decide after an internal debate, to sign up again with AAA.  I called Triple AAA, waited on Main and Academy Street for about 40 minutes for the truck, a young man towed me to his garage in Pembroke and snapped a new wiper on, $16,00 for wipers, can you spell "I'm ripping off a woman"!!  He had my brand of cigarettes in the truck, oh the temptation.  Esther, this is why you always drive, missed you and Bevin.  Susan, the treats did not make it home, they were luscious. With the way this winter is going we will probably meet again in February!  I came straight home as there was sleet the closer I got to Batavia. .  hugs to all of you, Cheryl, it was nice sitting next to you, we usually are at opposite ends of the table, I enjoyed visiting with you. hugs to all, Karen

I had an incredible time with all of you yesterday.  Thank you Betty for treating.  It was so nice of you to share your slot winnings!  Always love your Buster stories.  Cannot wait until we get a dog so I can share mine.  Missed you Bevin and Esther.  So sorry about your wiper, Karen.  Too bad you didn't have our cell numbers yet.  I would have turned right around to help (although probably with just some moral support while you wait).  So nice to spend time with you, Maureen, Cheryl, and Jan.  Glad we have this lovely group to take our cares away.  I know that is what is does for me

Love, Susan

Hola!!

I hope everyone is well. Sorry that I couldnt make lunch, life got in the way. I miss chatting with you all and was so torn, but finally my young child won.  I guess thats not a bad thing

Any good martini stories?  Was chocolate the drink of choice?

I am probably one of the few, but loved to see the snow..... This brown drab grass   - yuck!

Karen -- so glad your car issue worked out.  AAA is one of those insurance policies that you hate to pay for , but gosh when you need them, they come in handy.  I'm glad you were okay.

Maureen - you are so much kinder than me: I'd feel no issue what so ever with sitting and lounging while my Hubby worked.  I'm  not sure what that says about me and our relationship, but it doesn't sound good

TTYL

Bevin

Hi all, having a very down day mood, tomorrow will be better, Super Bowl, would be sky high if it were the Bills.  Maureen got a little corner of that suitcase to tuck me in, sure could use some sunshine, lapping waves and the smell of saltwater and a little bit higher temperatures, but I'm being greedy on that I know.  Send your prayers winging their way to our friend, she does indeed have her hands full and needs our prayers.  love Karen

Hi Everyone!  Busy here as well.  Trying to get back into school work, but just want to be finished.  Hope the mood has lifted a little here.  Super bowl commercials just might be the answer!  I haven't been ignoring you Bevin, as far as coffee is concerned.  Just trying to get through each day.  Maybe we can get together soon.  I have your number, and I'll send you mine.  

Prayers to all,

Susan

Maureen - thank you for the linkg, Can you pm me starbeauty's proper name to that I may send a card. Thanks a bunch

Hi to all you lovely ladies,

I have emailed all the contact list.  Bevin and Kelly pm me your contact invformation if you would like to be included.  Keeping Starbeauty in my prayers.

Maureen, please, please take me with you. I really need to get away.  Have a great trip and tyr not to think of us in the north, wishing we were with you.  WOW what a great trip that would be.

Hugs & Kisses

Cheryl