Illinois ladies facing bc

Yay Camille!  And thanks for your kind words.  

C-squared......it has just been a week since you went back to work.  Maybe you just need a bit more time.  Maybe you will find a comfort zone.....but I do think there are a whole lot of people who think....ok, diagnosis, operation, chemo, rads.....5 yr. pill........and now she's fine.  One of the biggest reasons I think that many people stay here for years is that we don't recover quickly ( in general ) for something like cancer.  We aren't fine necessarily after those above mentioned items take place......there is so much more, and so often the people around us --- especially if they have not had this experience for themselves or had a really close family member will not really GET it. 

We need time to work through all of this ourselves and to find the "new" normal so we can move on.  You won't be the old you, but the new you can be better than ever.  I, and I think lots of people find a new appreciation for the gift of life.....and in some cases, may not easily tolerate things we could before.  It takes a little time and practise to find out just who you are now....but I always see that as a better you......it was all there before...but it takes a crisis for it to bloom.  You are still you, but in the end, I think you will be a better you.  Just give it some time and listen to your heart and soul.  All the answers are there. 

Hugs, Jackie

Camillegal - hilarious!

Hi LoriBach...I am near Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove...can I get the name and number of your PCP? I need one....I figure I can't go to my MO for the common cold. LOL. Thanks!

Just wanted to say thank you for the warm welcome and Jackie thank you so much for all the inspiration.

lago..thank you!

Terry

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. 
But you have to forgive yourself. 
Let go of what's bitter and move on.
- Bill Cosby

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- The Buddha

Wow Adey. Surgery cancelled? And rescheduled? Did you have a problem or the surgical team? That's quite a bit to go through in the midst of all of this. Blessings.

Oh Adey....what a letdown regarding surgery

Susan

C-squared - you probably have lots of support since you are such a sweet happy gal on these threads. Just know if I can do anything ... I will. Need something at the grocery store or Wal-Mart or whatever. I'll pick it up and drop it off. Got a craving for a particular meal? You don't even have to open your door. Something else? Name it.

Prayers for your surgery and recovery.

Diana.

Oh Adey...that stinks!  I am sorry about your surgery.  I hope you get it done soon and can finish up all of this.  Hugs!

So sorry, Adey! Probably  all electives were canceled for Isaac. Hope you find a nice hotel in Charleston. If it's SC we liked the Francis Marion Hotel on Kings St. It's an old restored place, but not near the ocean.

C-Squared:  Good luck tomorrow.  I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Adey: I am so sorry your surgery was postponed.  Good luck to you and "see you" soon!