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I am not sure if this photo work I am still trying to post

There are lots of good people in this world. Twice this week I've had mothers of the other children at my sons' preschool reach out to me and offer to help. One woman sent a card with her numbers and offered up playdates or to take the boys. And one just called me offering to bring over a home-cooked meal one night. And can I also mention that the day I shaved my head my older son's pre-k teacher had the class make a project for me - I giant heart with all of their little handprints in it. I get teary eyed as I write this. Just wanted to share...

My smile for the day:  While having lunch, our waitress came up to me & said "I noticed your scarf, I just wanted to tell you I dealt with uterine cancer last year, so I hope you're doing well"... I let her know BC, asked how she was - she said she had some health issues (from the chemo) but she beat the cancer.  We talked some more, and when I got up to leave, we shared a BIG hug.  Awesome.

halfcan, according to Pharmacare we would be $2750 out of pocket but according to Victory Program, not so much. I think we will remain confused until I actually go to buy the Neupogen. But at least we are better off than liefie as seems the Victory Program was not active for her in March and she was denied by Pharmacare.

Off in an hour for the port insertion at VGH and was just at Costco and asked about the EMLA cream. It was $44.95. I am wondering if maybe I can get a Rx so at least that can go to the max deductible? Also did you get an Rx for ranitidine? Since it is OTC I wonder whether to fill the script or buy OTC. But then I don't know if it comes in 150 mg or if it matters. More small decisions but they sure are constant! 

Oxycodone.  Dude.

 

OMG Scorchy, isn't that the truth!

Well my happy for the day.... My drain tubes were detached from me today. Thank goodness. It was instant relief when they were removed. Thank you all for your well wishes. My PS did another fill of 50ccs today. I go back in a week and a half for another fill. I had previously thought about not doing nipple reconstruction. So if we are able to do just the exchange in December, then I have a good chance of being able to doing the nips as well. But if we have to adjust the pockets for the perm. Implants then I won't be able to. So we will see.

Ann- I too was dying laughing when I read your post. My husband has a hell of a time waking me up to move from his side of the king size bed to my side.

I hope all is going well for everyone. Hope those darn SE's doesn't ruin anyones weekend. As for my weekend, I will be out in the 50 degree temps tomorrow morning cheering on my amazing son as he runs his 5K tomorrow for crosscountry.

Oh wow, I *wish* oxycodone did that for me. It just puts me to sleep (almost instantly) and then four hours later I wake up with a headache and nausea like a bad hangover. My ENT gave me oxycodone for each sinus surgery, and I took the bare minimum to get me by. I think I still have sixty or so left. Maybe I should sell them on the street to pay for my medical bills now, lol.

Oh wait, I was confused - it's HYDROcodone that knocks me out, gives me a hangover, and I have dozens of in the cabinet. OXYcodone takes away my pain, doesn't make me sleepy, and I feel completely normal when taking it. My current doctors seem reluctant to prescribe it to me. (As reference, Tylenol3 does a whole lot of nothing for me, though I seem to be able to get that fairly easily, too.)



I've taken too many things in the last few months to keep them straight anymore, haha.

Tazzy- the margaritas sound great, if one could keep them down though.   Hope you are feeling well tonight, does the Rad Tx have any side effects?

Well so far no se's at all.  But I'm only on #2.   Shocked explained it just as my RO & MO & BS did.   When I asked the rad tech about the boosts she said "they concentrate on where the tumour was, we go in and clean up any microscopic stragglers that may have been left behind.  In a word we clean up the surgeons work and make them look good"

My RO did say any se's will not likely kick in for a couple of weeks.   So I am just enjoying when I feel good.  If that time comes and tiredness and soreness sets in I'll deal with it then.

Yay no rads for 3 days here... Thanksgiving weekend for us in Canada.

Well happy thanksgiving tazzy and all other Canadians.

good morning all. Had LX surgery yesterday, was home by dinner. Surgeonseemed happy with the results. Feeling pretty sore today, didn't sleep well, have to find a comfy way to lay.



Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends... do you eat turkey on your holiday as we Americans do? if you do, someone have a plate for me.. that it my favorite! Now that I am thinking of it,may have to get my sister to make it fordinner tomorrow!

HUgs to those with SEs this weekend.

Chrissera - Home and relaxing!! I remember very little of that first day. I could lay on my non-surgical side OK. Could not pull covers over me for 3-4 days. Don't be surprised when your abs get sore. I found I used them so much more and I was (still am) very out of shape. It took me I think about 1.5 months before I could sleep on LX side though I was sleeping soon on my back. Watch out for constipation; sneaky but I think you've probably been there b4 with your chemo.  I had a terrible bra they sent me home in. Fit NOT at all. I bought and still am wearing Fruit of the Loom front close sports bras from WalMart. Give me a uniboob smushed look but comfy and OK under scrubs. I do have finally some better fitting bras again from WalMart Fruit of the Loom soft unconstructed regular bras. I bought a "breast enhancer" insert from JoAnns Fabrics. I use it for short term (church) but it sticks to the site if I sweat too much. I've never made it to the breast boutique at my hospital. I think after I see BS in January that will be my first stop. My LX was 3 o'clock L side. I was shocked when I added the measurements for the LX but she got clear margins so WTH!! But am 42-44 C-D so had extra so to speak. At my age (60) size diff. what there is is not imp. Comfort is.  And those clear margins.

There are days still when I first get up esp. that LX side hurts. I think it is gravity/position change. A little support with the hand and its better.

I would find myself as I healed with a cold hand on esp SNB site (it was Feb.) Never was told to ice or such and never did but it might have helped some, at least a gentle icing.

What kind of dressing or such did you come home with? I had surgical glue/no dressing/no drains/terrible bra I ditched for my own. Ate lightly first day or 2 then no problems until the big C took me by surpise and I'm a hospice nurse so specialize so to speak in C. Sent DH out for some Senokot. You probably drink water better than I ever would/could.

Rest/relax/play Queen of the Couch. I set my couch up with a little table (or TV tray) just beside it for phone, drink, reading material. Pain meds as you need them. I split mine in 1/2. I would have snoozed the entire day with a whole one. I know you know to ask questions and use your smarts.