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wrsmith2x
wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

I have several items that I purchased before my BMX with DIEP reconstruction and I no longer need them.  I have 2 camisoles that are XL with pockets for drains, several pockets that can be added to other clothing (Pink Pockets), 2 lymphadema sleeves that I bought but didn't need and can't return, and several shirts with pockets for drains (all L or XL).

Please PM me if you can use any of these items and we will work it out for you.

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited April 2012

    What a nice idea to post and make an offer!

    I usually groan when anybody mentions creating yet another forum but a 'Swap Meet' kind of thread somewhere would be nice.  Maybe?

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  • wrsmith2x
    wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
    edited April 2012

    WhiteRabbit,

    That's exactly what I was thinking would be great.  How can we spread the news?

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited April 2012

    Fantastic idea. I sent my drain pocket cami to another member after having only worn it once. It feels like a good way to support our sisters who were facing new surgeries or treatments.

    Caryn

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  • Janetanned
    Janetanned Member Posts: 532
    edited April 2012

    I have a couple scarves that don't fit.  I have a big head!  If anyone is interested, I'll gladly put them in the mail for you.  These are brand new, never worn.  Just send me a pm.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited April 2012

    This looks like a great subject for the either the Moving Beyond Cancer forum, or the Growing Our Friendships After Treatment forum. wrsmith2x, let us know if you'd like us to move your thread and its comments to one of those spots.

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited April 2012

    This is a great idea for a thread. 

    A suggestion I have ---- after each person who posts that they have something has given that item(s) away, they could come back in to their post within this thread and  either edit or delete the post so people will know it is no longer available. 

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  • wrsmith2x
    wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
    edited April 2012

    Moderators,

    Please move this thread where you feel it will get the most views.  I had someone send me something and I would love to return the favor.

    Pay it forward, ladies!

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited April 2012

    Most of the stuff would be needed by those who are currently going through treatment.

    Not sure they would see it in Moving Beyond. 

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  • wrsmith2x
    wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
    edited April 2012

    Bump.

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  • beachymom
    beachymom Member Posts: 30
    edited April 2012

    I think this is a great idea! I passed along some of my things to a lady that I met at a class I went to. We have remained "breast friends" and I am blessed to have met her. Perhaps this would be seen in the Surgery thread since that's when ladies are gathering what they need. Thanks for starting this!

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  • november
    november Member Posts: 103
    edited April 2012

    What a great idea. I already passed my camisoles to a friend's MOM who was having a second mastectomy after 16 years 

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  • Peacock
    Peacock Member Posts: 86
    edited April 2012

    Excellent! I have many scarves and hats that would suit a fair-skinned woman; they are not especially seasonal.  I have a honey blond page boy wig, worn twice.  I have long-sleeved baseball t's and yoga pants that I bought new for chemo as comfy and stretchy. I am done with them, size M, and would like to pass along. They were chosen for access to a port near my shoulder, and may be useful for someone. 

     I would be delighted to send these off to someone (free), though it could take me several days to get around to it. 

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  • lisagwa
    lisagwa Member Posts: 232
    edited May 2012

    This is a great idea. I had so much trouble finding a compression type comfortable bra to wear 24/7 and couldn't comfortably wear 4 drains after BMX. I think either keep this thread where it is or possibly create a new index forum: for sale, give aways, or list items individually.

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  • gonegirl
    gonegirl Member Posts: 1,871
    edited May 2012

    wrsmith: do you still have the camisoles?  i'm hoping to go through a bilateral mastectomy this summer.

    i have two short-haired wigs, one blondeish, the other auburn.  both were given to me but frankly, i just can't wear wigs. i do scarves.

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  • wrsmith2x
    wrsmith2x Member Posts: 410
    edited June 2012

    I asy we all should post our extra items that we no longer need on "Just diagnosed" and see if we can help others.

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