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Shari - Ann is right (seems weird to type that because its my name too and I dont run in to too many "no e" Anns!) I finally realized I could either use my energy to try and fight the anxiety or use medication to do that for me while I focused on moving forward. I was surprised that the meds didnt make me feel loopy or drowsy, just better able to cope. Don't hesitate to ask for what you need, especially now, at the beginning of the journey.

Today is my 1st day alone since sugery.  Mom went back to CT yesterday, hubby's working all day/night, kids are at daycare and I have this list of random things to do to just keep busy for the next two weeks until chemo plan is determined.

I find myself sad today, sad for what is to come and then I come on here and read the stories of ladies at the end and just think in a year hopefully that will be me.  It's too quite...I think I should turn the music on. 

My objective today is to work out this shoulder soreness and shave my armpit...is that asking for to much? 

Have a good day...good luck with all surgery's, chemo SE and everything. 

Jen

Juneau and 2Fried,   Hope you are now in the recoup mode... Keeping the coffee hot for you!

KS good luck your first day in the BGC! You sound like you are going in with a great attitude and that makes a world of difference!



As far as supplements go my MO said no to all vitamins and supplements except calcium and K. Her answer to why is that they prevent the chemo from getting to the cancer. This is just my humble input 😌

The pockets get pretty crowded ... How are things. Waiting to hear.

Hey..

Does anyone know of a good book(s) for a husband to read.  I need some recommendations.  If this isn't the place to ask please refer me to the right topic.

thx!

Checking in! Thanks for the well wishes and for being in Juneau and my pocket.  Joanne and Websister  you can get out of one of those crowded pockets now lol Aruba-love the "heart coffee pic-I had one cp before I left the hospital a bit ago and am having a cup now. Didn't even take a pain pill yet-went straight for the coffee lol Juneau was having a bit more done than me since this was my second go round with the squishees so guessing thats why she hasn't checked in yet. Ready to sleep of the anesthesia for now so I'll have to catch up with posts later and see if Juneau is on yet.  Take care.

KS-My MO said no supplements, especially antioxidants, because the whole point of the chemo was to oxidize stuff. Good luck with first chemo. Remember to take all your antinausea meds and I am betting you will be ok. I even took happy pill (ativan) beforeI left home on infusion day. Never cared about anything!





Jenjen. Wow, you must really have been moving. My sock drawer has not seen my tender attention in a couple years! Glad you are feeling better. If you're feeling sad tomorrow (or even if you aren't) log on here and I'll look for you.

Juneau, CONGRATS! You are one tough cookie- I needed to sleep for twelve straight hours after just having my port removed! Hope you are relieved its all over with.

Great to hear from you 2fried and Juneau, good to know all went well. The pockets were a little crowded



Kslansky - my MO was OK with probiotic, Vitamin D, calcium/magnesium supplement and Vitamin B complex.

A good book for husband's is 'Breast Cancer Husband'

2fried and juneau - yeah! Glad you made it through. Here's to hoping the rest of the recovery goes smoothly and quickly!

Just checking in and saying hi

McCook glad to see you posting and hope your feeling a little better.  I had a revision today- heck actually yesterday; I've had so much coffee since that even my pain pill isn't helping me sleep so I lost complete track of time. Anyway my ps took a little fat from my thighs to put in the "upper poles". Even though I told her to take atleast 30lb worth and throw away what she didn't use, she only took a small amount . It doesn't seem to have been enough to reduce my thigh at all- just gave me a black and blue mark-lol. Can't tell yet if it increased the upper poles or not. I'm almost afraid to look inder the bandage for fear that I'm going to need a four cupped bra because she said that since some of the fat reabsorbs she tends to put in extra.  As far as silicon or saline there again that is another one of those personal decisions that come into play with bc. When I was researching it for myself I found like everything else, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. Here are some of the ones I found or was told but I couldn't swear to any of it. But it might hel[ you with questions for your doctor. Most go with the silicone because they are more natural looking and more real to the touch. Now that they are a "gel" they are no longer considered dangerous like they used to be because if they leak they stay in a gel form so it is easier to remove. One disadvantage with the silicone was that they advise you to have an MRI every two to three years and while some had no insurance issues, others said that their insurance wouldn't cover the MRI for that purpose. Even though I hate MRIs with a passion my first thought was that the MRI might spot tumors etc but a radiologist told me they aren't the same intensity or something as one used to detect cancer so it is solely for checking the implant for leaks;I assume that's the same with every radiologist but not sure.  As far as the saline, if it leaks since it is saline there is no danger to your body but they usually leak big and you know it. My cousin used to be a flight attendant in the "olden days" of mostly saline implants and always had stories of a fellow attendants breast implant deflateing-that would be a little embarrasing!lol Another advantage of the saline I was told was that they maintain your body temperature while sometimes the silicone are cold. The saline supposedly can be put through a smaller incision when you have to change them because they can be deflated for removal and filled after insertion.The saline supposedly also have a lower rate of capsule contracture.  Disadvantages though of the saline are that they aren't as soft and natural looking as silicone and I think they said can ripple easier. My PS really didn't have a strong opinion herself and says she has had good results with both and left it up to me. I ended up with the saline as I never know if I'll have the same insurance and didn't want to have to worry about having future implant MRIs. Also I am always cold so I didn't want to risk my implants possibly be cold too. lol If I was younger or single then maybe I would have leaned towards the most natural look and feel of the silicone. I don't know though as far as the look and feel of the saline, it's not near as "firm or unnatural" looking as I expected after reading reviews-kind of like water balloons I guess lol I don't remember if it was on here or another thread that someone posted about the "silicone gummies" being the new implant rage. I didn't research those though since they were never mentioned to me. Good luck with your decision.

Well I'm going to go make another attempt at sleeping off my anesthesia and pain pills.They had me pretty punchy but not tired lol. Hope everyone finds their happy today. Weekend almost here!!! 

Good morning ladies,

Today is 17 days post surgery and I am meeting with a medical oncologist to talk about chemo/hormone therapy, and then heading off to Nordtrom for my "falsies".  I'm nervous about the first and happy about the second.  The flatness of my chest in clothing bothers me and I like the idea of having the option of a breasty look when I want it.

Wishing all of you a very good day!

Sue, that last one nails it.