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  • Belinda977
    Belinda977 Member Posts: 381
    edited July 2012

    I am a little of 2 months post lumpectomy.  Had complications with the incision healing...does anyone ever have any stabbing pains?  Just lasting a second but come back a few times a day?  Not bad pain.  I am thinking it's the nerves coming back to life since I am almost healed.  No signs of infection either.  Thanks.

    PS -- I am the only one who sometimes wishes I could close my eyes and all of this would go away?  UGH.  Just tired of thinking about it!  Yes, I should not be on the boards but I find comfort with you guys knowing how it feels to be in my place. 

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited July 2012

    Belinda, I had the stabbing pains also. I'm pretty sure it's bruised nerves - or regenerating nerves. I know what you mean about wanting to forget all about it. I spent months reading about nothing but BC. Didn't make me much of a conversationalist since I only told a few people. It's getting better and I'm back to reading my book club books.

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited July 2012

    Belinda, this is a good place to come.  Here we find friends who share our concerns,wrries. pains and our unique joys. And we find places to have fun too.

    Yes,I had the pains but they gradually go away.  And I am two years post surgery and I still wonder sometimes if it is just a nightmare and wish it would all go away, but not as often as I used to. At least it does get better.

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited July 2012

    Count me in on the stabbing pains. But I am still going through reconstruction.

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited July 2012

    I too get stabbing pains once in a while.like OUCH and then gone.....finished the rads 1 1/2 yrs.ago.im a slow healer....yeah it does get better....

    Annette thanks for showin up....we care.come back often.

    hugggggs everyone K

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  • Belinda977
    Belinda977 Member Posts: 381
    edited July 2012

    Thanks ladies...was wondering if the pains were all in my mind....thanks for all of the support!

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  • Scottiee1
    Scottiee1 Member Posts: 2,329
    edited July 2012

    Hi Belinda977......I also had the shooting pains but I am 2 months out of rads and rarely get them now.

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited July 2012

    Hi all. I've been more or less lurking here all year and posting in other threads mostly, but I've been following your posts regularly. You are such a supportive group! Just had my second mamm since finishing tx. I have a seroma at my incision site. RO informed me that it could take 2 years to absorb. At least it causes me no pain so I guess I can live with that. Other than that, everything looked good. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

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  • Vicks1960
    Vicks1960 Member Posts: 473
    edited July 2012

    Belinda,

    I am another person who can add my name to the list of 'sharp pains in the breast' club.  My RO said is is because of the damaged nerves repairing themselves.  I am 9 months post surgical (8 mo post rad) and on the rare occasion I still get a stab.

    My left breast has shrunk quite a bit, more than 1 cup smaller than my right one.  I tell my husband & daughter, that I am "lop sided hanna'.  That is by far better than no breast and being CANCER FREE!!!!!!!!

    Have been VERY PLEASED with the care i have received from my different physicians!!!

    Vickie

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2012

    I am 8 years out and still have stabbing pains occasionally, but have have two recons so far, and they are probably related to that.  Had a mammo and MRI on Monday and haven't heard a thing, that should be good news.  If they found anything I am sure they would have called.  It appears that the bx I had removed all of the area of concern.

    Good to see you, Annette.  How is everyone there?

    Welcome, Auntienance and Belinda.

    Belinda, we all would like to close our eyes and make it all go away.   Eventually it doesn't direct EVERY aspect of our lives, but if we turned a blind eye to it, we could get blindsided again.  I for one, will not let that happen .

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited July 2012

    Hi Meece----nice to see you....very slowly the sistas are creeping back home....This is mt home.

    Val---you are missing???????where are you (as Sheila would say)

    Anyone know of anyone we havnt heard from in weeks?

    gotta keep an eye on the sistas for Sheila.ha.

    huggggs everyon K

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2012

    It seems the longer the days, the more time I spend outdoors.  With Dad in the hospital, I spent my spare hours there. I look forward to life slowing down some so I can keep up here.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2012

    I also get stabbing pains....and no rads or chemo...just a mastectomy with SND. The pain is usually right under my phantom boob....but sometimes in my lower rib cage side.

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  • Belinda977
    Belinda977 Member Posts: 381
    edited July 2012

    Meece, you are so right about turning a blind eye to it....because that's what I did.  I lost 50 pounds and was exercising.  I was 44 and had clear mammo's in the past and no family history.  I was 1.5 years late on my mammogram AND I should have felt the mass.  Maybe this is why it is in my every thought....I never thought about until you said it.  Because I did have a blind eye to it.  So, maybe I am not "letting" my brain stop thinking about it.  I think you have helped me!!!

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  • purple32
    purple32 Member Posts: 3,188
    edited July 2012

    Belinda

    Whatever else happens...dont blame yourself.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited July 2012

    That's what this place is all about, Belinda...helping.

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  • Aruba
    Aruba Member Posts: 543
    edited July 2012

    Hi ladies. Am gonna jump in this pool :). I have had a whirlwind 3 weeks since dx after 1st abnormal mamm ever. No family hist etc. a real blindside. Had lumectomy and got path reports friday. Now the wait for Onco test to see about chemo before rads. I have medium grade and 100% ER with 30% PR. Grade 2... So am worried ill be in gray area with decisions to make. First appt with MO to discuss results in few weeks. So in the dreaded wait and see mode. I am stage 1. For that i am thankful as well as this forum to meet all of you! ~Aruba

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  • Scottiee1
    Scottiee1 Member Posts: 2,329
    edited July 2012

    Hi Aruba welcome, but sorry you had to join this club. You will find, however, the most supportive bunch of brave, courageous and loving women you will ever want to meet.

    You and I have a similar diagnosis. I pressed for an onco, which turned out to be on the low side...no chemo....radiation and Letrozole....fingers crossed.

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  • hawk
    hawk Member Posts: 305
    edited July 2012

    Welcome Auntienance, Belinda and Aruba - so sorry you had to be here but you will get tons of support.

    I too got the stabbing pains but at 7 month out from surgery, I rarely get them.

    I am waiting for my uterine biopsy results.  I should get the results today I am hoping ... Dislike the waiting.

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited July 2012

    Welcome to all the newbies:  Sorry you have to be here, but glad you found us.  The help and support here is immesurable!

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited July 2012

    Welcome to the new ones. Waiting is the hardest part. Truly!

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  • TinaT
    TinaT Member Posts: 2,300
    edited July 2012

    hawk - Was away for the weekend and had such a fun time I wasn't even thinking about tests and results.  Nice surprise to get home and see that my doc emailed me the "nothing worrisome" MRI report.  The strange area that lit up on the last study wasn't there this time so recommended to continue follow-ups on the lumps with ultrasound, but since nothing abnormal now being seen on the MRI no need to schedule another one right now.  Hope yours is good news as well!

    Belinda977 - Sorry you're having pain.  It definitely hasn't been smooth sailing for me since BMX, but I'm so grateful pain hasn't been an issue for me.  But, you are definitely NOT alone in regards to wishing it would all go away.  At the beginning my DH and I had a little ritual.....I would say, "I don't want to do this" and his response would always be, "But you have to - just take it one step at a time" and it would always make me smile.  It has gotten so much easier and I hope it will for you too Kiss

    Annette - So good to hear from you!!!

    Welcome to all the new women on this thread.  Thanks to all for your support and sisterhood and best wishes to all with upcoming tests and awaiting results!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited August 2012

    My daughter's wedding day

    July 28, 2012

    ♥

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited August 2012

    Sheila, beautiful!

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  • Scottiee1
    Scottiee1 Member Posts: 2,329
    edited August 2012

    Hi Sheila....what a beautiful bride. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Ellendou
    Ellendou Member Posts: 139
    edited August 2012

    Beautiful bride.

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  • psm201244
    psm201244 Member Posts: 29
    edited August 2012

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing happy moments.

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  • ptdreamers
    ptdreamers Member Posts: 1,080
    edited August 2012

    absolutely beautiful shiela.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited August 2012

    Beautiful! What a happy day.

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited August 2012

    Sheila:  What a beautiful couple!  They both look so happy!  You must be very pleased and proud.

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