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  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 2,101
    edited October 2012

    Shayne I am in Cottonwood so we could car pool!!!   I am absolutely going to the Dec party Laughing and a maybe for Oct but won't be able to make the Nov one.   PM me your phone number if you want to connect...

    Welcome Rosie!!!  

    Hi Ebann Smile

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited October 2012

    Welcome newbies,

    For some reason I was looking on the anyone in phoenix, AZ area and it was not on my favorites. So I was not aware of any posts. So it is back on my favorites after searching for our page. I just wanted to leave a message for everyone for in November.

    Hello Everyone,

    I need to cancel November 21st for that is the day before Thanksgiving and cause of that there will be a no show. So I am changing the date to Wednesday November the 14th. Still at the same time and location. Thanks Tracy for letting me be aware of this.

    Elizabeth

  • firstmate
    firstmate Member Posts: 410
    edited October 2012

    Rosie...we have all had the blues at times.  This group is a great support.  Welcome!

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited October 2012

    See Dr. Ondreyco tomorrow about the results and have more scans to do on Wednesday. 

    Just wanted to remind everyone it is our meet up time this Saturday. I would love to hear from those who will be attending. Hopefully the weather will be beautiful outside. 

    OCTOBER  27th (Saturday) Starbucks 9051 W. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 10:30AM Location crossroads (Indian Bend and the 101) wear something pink & blue for Breast cancer awareness (men & women) 

    I will be there: 

    Elizabeth, Michelle, Karen, Jill and who else is joining us all?

  • jjjsjames
    jjjsjames Member Posts: 46
    edited October 2012

    I only met you guys once (at the same location).  It's been over a year, but I am planning on going this Saturday.

    Sherri

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited October 2012

    Sherri, 

    It will be wonderful to see you again. Time does go by. Have a great week. 

    Elizabeth

  • Poppy
    Poppy Member Posts: 405
    edited October 2012

    I'm just so sorry I missed this meetup. :( Elizabeth, I've forwarded my contact info to you and I would love to make the next one (or a 'mini one' sometime! I'm at the 90th St. exit off of the 101, so I could meet up around that Starbucks anytime.

    Thank you for thinking of me, Elizabeth!

    Erica

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited October 2012

    Poppy, just glad you will be able to meet up with us again sometime. Thanks for the info. 

    Sherri it was so good to see you again. I loved hearing about your family. They are so precious. Hope we meet again soon. 

    Hope the rest of you ladies can make it sometime soon. We have a great celebration coming our 5th annual Christmas Ornament Exchange in December. Asking for advance RSVP's would like to schedule a room asap. Let me know if you will be bringing a quest. Which are more than welcome. Especially those who are supportive of you. I bring my best friend  Tracy and some have brought their daughters or mother, even sisters before. 

    This November we are meeting for a nice dinner at Wildflower in Tempe. Look forward to our time. 

    Elizabeth

    PM me anytime

  • DigitalCowgirl
    DigitalCowgirl Member Posts: 113
    edited October 2012

    Hi Desert Bells,

    I just stumbled upon this thread and think it's great for people to get together.   If there's room for one more, may I  join in?  

    I live in south Chandler near Chandler Heights and Alma School.  My DH and I have lived here for about 15 years.  We are both avid quilters and love to embroider.  Although I confess I've not done too much in my studio since my DX because these tissue ex's have been so pesky.  I got my last fill today and I swear my boobs are touching my shoulder blades.  But I'll have exchange surgery on 11/14 so the sewing machines will be humming again soon. 

    Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the holidays. 

    Hugs

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

    Hello all, sorry to miss last meeting! Planning to be at next one, my neck of the woods! Also to Rosie in Chandler, I am close and would be glad to meet you sometime, I will pm you.

    Sara

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited October 2012

    Hi there Digital  Cowgirl; Welcome to our group!

    Sara it will be great to see you.  Will be posting again soon as a reminder. 

    Remember it is great to be able to carpool with others. Many ladies in different areas. Looking forward to our next get together. 

    Elizabeth

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited November 2012

    This (Wednesday) Nov. 14th Wildflower 6428 S McClintock Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283 6:30PM Location crossroads (McClintock and Guadalupe) Temp Square

    Hope we will see you there. Bring friend if you would like. I will have a black head scarf on. 

    Elizabeth

  • DigitalCowgirl
    DigitalCowgirl Member Posts: 113
    edited November 2012

    Hi everyone,

    I'm sorry I won't be able to join you this time.  I am having my exchange surgery on Wednesday afternoon at Chandler Regional Hospital.. Darn! Love Wildflower too, but I will be with you in spirit.  Enjoy your time together.  Hope to see you for the next get together.

    Hugs, Mary

  • Shayne
    Shayne Member Posts: 1,500
    edited November 2012

    During the week is near impossible for me to come down from Prescott......but you gals have a great time!

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited November 2012

    5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

    DATE: DECEMBER  14th (Friday)

    LOCATION: Old Spagetti Factory  1418 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ

    TIME: 6:30PM

    Location crossroads (McDowell and Central)

    Please bring an ornament wrapped all for under $10.00 This is our 5th Annual Christmas Ornament Exchange. 

    Please let me know if you are coming and if you are bringing someone with you. I have reservations made and would like to by the end of this month to give them a actual count. I look forward to seeing you there and meeting new faces. It is a great time! 

    Remember you can carpool with those who live around your area. We have ladies in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Prescott, Cottonwood etc. If you would like a list of those in your area I will be more than welcome to give you that information if you PM me.  

    Elizabeth 

    smc

  • Cindy-Rose
    Cindy-Rose Member Posts: 361
    edited November 2012

    ebann,

    I'll be there for the dinner and ornament exchange, I already sent you a pm about it. I can't wait to see everyone again and I'll most likely be bringing a friend with me this year. I don't know which friend yet, but I'll put some thought into it. I'll also have to put a lot of thought into coming up with an unusual ornament, the ones I saw given last year were all so great and thoughtful. Even some of the gift wrap was unbelievably beautiful. I normally don't make a big deal of Christmas...but this one get together gives me something fun to look forward to. Thank you for being so thoughtful as to make all the arrangements for all of us. You're a good person my friend.Smile

    All my love you you and your beautiful family,

    cin

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 916
    edited November 2012

    Today's Arizona Republic had an informational item in today's "Health Insider" section indicating the University of Arizona Cancer Center is recruiting women for a study on whether a compound found in broccoli can improve the health of women who are at risk for breast cancer or are recovering from it. They are looking for 170 women in the Phoenix and Tucson areas who already take Tamoxifen. Metro Phoenix residents interested in knowing more may call 602 264-4461 or 480 461-3772. The article didn't list the number in Tucson but indicated you could go to azcc.arizona.edu for more info. I called today and they are sending me a packet with more information.

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited December 2012

    Digitalcowgirl (Mary)

    How did your exchange go? I hope you are healing nicely. Hope you can make it to the ornament exchange. Keep us updated.

    Elizabeth

  • lola0415
    lola0415 Member Posts: 15
    edited December 2012

    I just found this thread and am very excited to join your group. I live in Chandler and work in east Mesa.



    With the holiday fast approaching I would love to get together after the first of the year. I have been married to my DH for 33 years and have lived in Chandler most of my life.



    I am going in for surgery December 27th to have the tissue expanders put in. I have to go back to work by January 2nd to do payroll. My boss completely forgot about my surgery and is going to Africa. Any thoughts as to what to expect would be much appreciated.



    I look forward to joining your group.



    Dayna

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited December 2012

    lola welcome to the group. There is a few in this group that has had expanders put in. It will be nice to meet you. I have not decided on what we are going to do for the month of January. So my mind is thinking. These are wonderful ladies who are supportive loving and really have a heart. You are more than welcome to join us on Friday for the ornament exchange. 

    Welcome again,

    Elizabeth

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited December 2012

    REMINDER THIS FRIDAY!!!

    5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

    DATE: DECEMBER  14th (Friday)

    LOCATION: Old Spagetti Factory  1418 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ

    TIME: 6:30PM

    Location crossroads (McDowell and Central)

    Please bring an ornament wrapped all for under $10.00 This is our 5th Annual Christmas Ornament Exchange. 

  • suemed8749
    suemed8749 Member Posts: 1,151
    edited December 2012

    Hi and welcome, Lola. I had a tissue expander put in during unilateral mastectomy surgery in 2008. This was during spring break (I'm a teacher), and I was back at work in about 10 days with strict orders NOT to lift anything. I healed well and had exchange surgery (silicone implant) during fall break. 

    Since you've already had a bilateral mast and are having two te's placed, I really can't make any predictions about what your experience will be. I honestly had no major problems and my ps was very conservative with the fills, so I had little pain. Others on here have had much worse experiences, though - hopefully, all will go well with you.

    Sue

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 916
    edited December 2012

    I can't join  you today but will be with you in spirit! Have a wonderful time.

  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited January 2013

    Nora_Az it was so nice meeting you for the first time. I am working on a get together for the month of February. Hope that many of you can join us. 

    Elizabeth

  • Shayne
    Shayne Member Posts: 1,500
    edited February 2013

    I need a recommendation for an Onc - anywhere in AZ - someone who listens and doesnt stare at a computer screen. thx

  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 916
    edited February 2013

    Dr. Albert Wendt at St. Joseph's - 602 406-7850

    Dr. Alison Stopek at the University of Arizona in Tucson - 520 694-2873

    Good luck to you. Finding the right doctor can be hard.

  • Shayne
    Shayne Member Posts: 1,500
    edited February 2013
  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2013

    Dr Nina Karlin - Mayo 480-301-6999

  • Shayne
    Shayne Member Posts: 1,500
    edited February 2013

    Does Mayo take insurance?  I see you are in N Az.  Im in Prescott.  Where are you?

  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2013

    Mayo takes insurance but not all of them so I would check with your carrier and Mayo.  I am blessed to have insurance that they do take and originally went with Mayo since they do consolidated billing and I was tired of being piece billed by a dozen people all wanting minimum payments that were slowly bankrupting me...

    I live in Cottonwood...I was reading about your last appointment and was wondering if you were going to the Sedona Oncology center?  Your visit with the NP sounds likes my appts when I would go there...my onco was Dr. L and the NP was J.P.

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