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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited December 2012

    I stainless have a whole otber next page to read; but I'm going to reply to this first.



    Scorchy: I saw your earlier post.... Here's to heaps of gravy (((HUGS))).



    Doxie: welcome... Sorry you have to be here, but glad you found us.



    Miranda: yes they seem HUGE to me!! 😁 I was a large A on my right side (before removal) and a small B on my left until this week. I ALWAYS wanted a boob job in my teens & 20s... and then as I got older I grew to LOVE my perky, I don't need to wear a bra at all, boobs. Anyway: I decided now was the time to fulfill a teenage desire. I always wondered what it was like to have big boobs. Now I'm going to find out! Lol.



    They really do look great! I will first off say that I had a SKIN & NIPPLE SPARING mastectomy so I already looked really good before my exchange / and my left breast was not touched except to beade as big as my new right foobie. This is my outcome. They are getting in my way and I need to adjust my "clearance" of objects/doorways. LOL!



    Chrisrenee: I got IV antibiotics that day during surgery, but none yon take afterwards. I'm really not in much pain at all. The side with the TE barely hurts at all; it's the other side that hurts. In fact I don't have too much sensation on the TE side anyway. I think you will be surprised by how easy it will be. It hurts less then having my wisdom teeth pulled!

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  • mcook301
    mcook301 Member Posts: 509
    edited December 2012

    Lisa - hang in there! I am with you on those thoughts but today I had another life Lesson thrown in my face and I hope Sharing is ok



    So those that have seen my latest posts know that I also have been dealing with one thing after another as we all are. So this week I had an nasty chest cold that ended up in phenomia. It wasn't getting better so today I went to my local urgent care today after trying to convince myself I would get over this crap. This whole thing pisses me off because bf BC I had hardly every had an non routine reason to go to the doctor in 43 years. So needless to say I was pretty upset when I tried to check into urgent care and they said ...yea no you r going to the ER :( so got some breathing treatments X-ray etc but then as I am feeling sorry about my stuff and crappy I get another life lesson thrown in my path.



    There was an elderly man that came in just as I was waiting to be released in to my room. I could not see him as the curtain were drawn, but I could hear him. He was coming in because of some blood in his stool and proceeded to tell the first nurse that he had just had chemo last Thursday. The nurse was making me a bit angry because to me she was showing no compassion when asking him questions. Then she left and another nurse came in and she recognized him. (I live in a small town) she mentioned him and his wife and how he was handing taking care of her as she as parkinson disease. He replied that he just hope his tumor was shrinking so he could continue to take care her. I wanted so bad to reachout and offer to help them but I didn't want to invade his privacy. I guess what I am trying to share here is that for me I conintue to get little lessons that life is precious and how strong people can be. So today I needed that and for some reason it was thrown in my face.



    These moments don't take away from what I or any of us is going through and I am pissed as hell at times but it just makes me sit back and remind myself I can continue to be strong even when I am getting so worn out with all this and feel beat down to the point I don't feel like getting up and doing it all over again because I have too and with all you in my pocket I can continue to be strong. I also got all you in my thoughts tonight and every day!



    So many more I want to respond to tonight but I am sleepy so just know I am in your pockets and sending big fat hugs!

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

    Hey girls~I went Friday for an MRI of my shoulder to rule out mets before starting chemo December 7. It was so close in there, I couldn't do it, so the NP rescheduled me, called me in a script for one Ativan and told me to try again.

    I'm used to taking Xanax .5 mg, but have never taken Ativan. Do you think I could drive myself home after?



    Blessings

    Paula

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  • liefie
    liefie Member Posts: 2,440
    edited December 2012

    Hi everybody,

    Just checking in to say good bye, and to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas filled with joy and laughter. You ladies have become friends to me, and your support, love, humour and beautiful spirits have carried me to where I am now. I probably won't be posting while gone, so in January I will 'see' all of you again. Until then, hang in there. This too shall pass!

    Sincere regards,

    Liefie

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

    miranda - boy oh boy, do you have your hands full! I hope your kiddies start feeling better so that you can have some time to rest up! I am very familiar with ear infections and tubes, as my 4 1/2 year old had chronic infections and got tubes in the spring. Good luck!

    doxilover - sorry you have to be here, but welcome. Here's to hoping for your present from santa!

    lisa2012 - sending you extra big hugs!

    juneau - glad to hear you're feeling good and I love the pic! I too have decided to go a bit bigger than the size A I was before cancer stole my perky no bra boobs from me! Hope you keep feeling good!

    mcook - thanks for sharing that story. It is amazing how lessons get sent to us right when we need them. I hope you start feeling better soon. Take care of yourself!

    I'm sure I've missed others... Sending you all giant hugs! And remember - go find your happy!!! I feel like I found lots of happy today during a lazy family Sunday. Favorite would have to be making Chanukah decorations with my 4 1/2 year old son, and then watching my kids experience Jiffy Pop for the first time. Ah - to see things through the eyes of a child...

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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited December 2012

    Lisa: no, not in Alaska (although I've been and it is beautiful there!). Juneau is my last name, (Jennifer my first). I married into it three years ago.



    Mcook: god gave you the gift of perspective. WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT. Thanks for sharing it. Mine was running low. Hope you're feeling better soon. (((HUGS)))

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  • mcook301
    mcook301 Member Posts: 509
    edited December 2012

    Ha Juneau I was going to ask the same thing about ak! I was there sept 2011 for a trip and u right it was absolutely beautiful just like the post cards. I travel by myself for a few days and will never for get a moment where I was the only person at one of the icebergs and it was so calm and surreal. I got some amazing photos and I should post one of me soon there.

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  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,735
    edited December 2012

    liefie, have a great time!

    soteria, no you should not drive on Ativan. When do you go back for the MRI? 

    mccook thanks for sharing..

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  • _Ann_
    _Ann_ Member Posts: 769
    edited December 2012

    mcook, yeah that is a perspective-shifter.  I see so many really elderly folks at my clinic and find myself forgetting cancer and feeling lucky to be relatively young and strong and healthy, and feeling glad for the elderly folks that are still up and alert and walking on their own.  

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  • 2FriedEggs
    2FriedEggs Member Posts: 640
    edited December 2012

    Doxie welcome to our group. Whatever the treatment, the surgeries,side effects, you name it, there always seems to be one of us who has gone through something  in particular while the rest provide a great sounding board for those times you just feel like ranting.

    Juneau what can I say but you look terrific girl! I am much happier with my size this go round but once again I am having a severe skin allergy and at this point I'm not looking so good! lol Ah well I survived my 5th surgery of the year and feel pretty good so those are great things, right?

    NYCChutzpah the exchange is lots easier than the MX. Hope yours all goes smoothly

    Lisa2012 sorry youre down right now and your AL's giving you issues. Better times are ahead.

    McCook Wow what a lesson huh? When times are crummy there always seems to be someone going thru something  crummier and sometimes they seem to be handling their "crummier" much better than I am handling my crummy!

    Wow ramols that is so true about seeing things thru the eyes of a children. Sometime I'll watch a certain old tv movie and the same feelings I had as a child return. IT would be great to have the people who shared those times with me then around even for just a second.Wow and Jiffy Pop-it still facinates me lol

    Well take care all-going to run put more allergy creme on before I scratch myself to death lol!

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  • NYCchutzpah
    NYCchutzpah Member Posts: 415
    edited December 2012

    @ Paula,  most likely you could drive yourself home after taking an ativan, try .5mg rather than a whole mg

    Good Luck

    Charlotte

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  • Sue2690
    Sue2690 Member Posts: 43
    edited December 2012

    Wow, did I pick a bad weekend to be offline!  I’m SOOOO sorry those comics upset anyone – that was certainly not my intention!  I don’t think they’re intended to be funny, just … real.  I thought the portrayal of chemo in “Two Years” was really accurate, and wanted to share it.

    So can I (please) get a second shot at a first impression?

    Hi, I’m Sue, and I was diagnosed in March 2012.  My cancer was “locally advanced,” with the tumour too big for surgery, so I had chemo first, and I did a lot of stuff with my naturopath as well.  I’ve known him for years, and he now specializes in oncology.  I had a unilateral mastectomy on October 5, and the path report came back Pathological Complete Response!  Yay!  Now I’m doing radiation, done 9/28 as of today.  Planning to have DEIP in the spring sometime.

    I teach high school math and science, although I’m lucky enough to be on medical leave right now so I don’t have to work.  Serious hats off to those of you who are coping with cancer treatment and work at the same time!  I have two daughters, 15 and 18.  Kudos to those of you with small kids!

    Juneau:  Your new boobs look great!  I was wondering where the scars were from surgery, but then saw that you had nipple-and skin sparing surgery.  I laughed at the needing to adjust your clearance!

    Mcook: Thanks for the story.  Seems that no matter how bad things seem, others have it worse and we always have things to be grateful for, even if we can’t always think of them in the moment.

    Looking forward to getting to know you all!

    Sue

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  • Chrisrenee77
    Chrisrenee77 Member Posts: 1,032
    edited December 2012

    My exchange surgery is set for wednesday morning and i absolutely can not wait. I'm so excited. I know the size, make and shape of what my new girls will look like. Wow, this is really happening.

    juneau- thanks for the information. My PS has already given me all my prescriptions to fill for after surgery. I have an antibiotic, pain pills, valvium, nausea meds,something else (lol) and then i requested a script for diflucan, because I haven't been off antibiotics since 10/15. I don't need a freaking yeast infection as well as the pain from the lipo on the sides of my new boobs.

    doxie- welcome to the group.

    ramols- have fun on your trip.

    scorchy- glad you have posted again. Hope you are doing well.

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  • kslansky
    kslansky Member Posts: 142
    edited December 2012

    doxie- welcome aboard. but sorry u have to be here. i was dx in early nov, but am doing chemo first. (had my first treatment today). i was really ready to get treatment underway. i feel your pain..

    juneau- lookin good! don't know what type of surgery i will need, but thought id a mx was in order, it would be nice to have a"do-over"

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  • halfcan
    halfcan Member Posts: 253
    edited December 2012

    Hi gals, just checking in to say hello.  I've been following the thread through my email (phone) but haven't been on the computer posting for days.  My heartfelt hugs go out to those who need one and congratulations to all you ladies going through exchanges or finishing chemo.    Tomorrow is labs and see my MO for Wednesday Chemo #4 ... it will be my first Taxotere.  Websister .... it's been going well for you right?  I love your avatar BTW. 

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  • 0000
    0000 Member Posts: 30
    edited December 2012

    Tonight I received a call from Genomic Health, telling me that my oncotype results were complete and have been faxed to my MO. My appointment is supposed to be Wed., but I will be calling their office as soon as they open! Preparing for a high score, I went to try on wigs today. Found one that looks okay, but I really hope I will not need it. So tomorrow I hope my wait is over. Whatever, the treatment is, I am convinced that they make you wait so that you can tolerate anything they throw at us. Fingers crossed :) Oh and my purple tree is decorated!

    Jenifer, the doxielover

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

    Doxielover....wishing for a low oncotype tomorrow❤

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  • halfcan
    halfcan Member Posts: 253
    edited December 2012

    My fingers are crossed for you Jenifer!

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  • iatigger
    iatigger Member Posts: 447
    edited December 2012

    Doxie, postitive low score vibes coming your way.

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  • Chrisrenee77
    Chrisrenee77 Member Posts: 1,032
    edited December 2012

    Doxie- good luck with your Oncotype score. Keep a positive attitude. I was prepared for a high score and was surprised with a low 7%. So stay positive.

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  • 0000
    0000 Member Posts: 30
    edited December 2012

    Thank you ladies for the positive vibes.

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  • Outdamnedspot
    Outdamnedspot Member Posts: 297
    edited December 2012

    Doxie- Hoping for a low score...probably one of the few times we want to get a low mark!

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  • jenjenl
    jenjenl Member Posts: 948
    edited December 2012

    Today I had a great day - I didn't cry once!  I am still discouraged due to the range of motion issues but I'm doing what I can. 

    I was quite productive on my to do list but boy am i in some pain now.  Off to pop a pill and drool all over the couch :)

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  • _Ann_
    _Ann_ Member Posts: 769
    edited December 2012

    Hi again Sue, thanks for sharing your story.  Congratulations on "pathological complete response".  Woo-hoo!  I'm hoping for that outcome as well.  Almost don't want to hope so I don't jinx it :-)

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  • cowpower
    cowpower Member Posts: 293
    edited December 2012

    Hi Sue2690 -looks like we started about the same time down this long path. I too had what they called locally advanced disease, a rather large tumor, dictating a left mx. I had node involvement to boot, but am her neg. I did surgery before chemo and am halfway through rads now. Not sure if I will opt for reconstruction, leaning towards not. I have two sons, on 15, and one 18 on Dec 20. Welcome aboard. I hope you are doing well with the rads. I am finishing, hopefully, on Dec 26. What a friggin year! :)



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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited December 2012

    Sue; you didn't offend me at all. they were just to real for me personally based on where I was at, art that particular moment. ANYTHING is welcome here... share away; we can take it and that's what this place is all about. :-)

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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited December 2012

    sue; PS.... I debated getting a tatt on my head while I was bald, but my friend told me they bled a lot; and I don't think the MO would have approved it!

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  • juneaubugg
    juneaubugg Member Posts: 951
    edited December 2012

    jenifer (aka doxielover); wishing you a low Oncotype #. not an intermediate one like me, or a high one... but a SUPER LOW ONE!



    xoxo Jennifer (aka Juneaubugg)

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  • websister
    websister Member Posts: 1,092
    edited December 2012

    Sue - nice to 'meet' you. Wonderful re: response to treatment



    Doxie - sending my good thoughts for low oncotype as well



    Halfcan - hope all goes well with your appt and lab work today. Yes, Taxotere has been OK for me, no allergic reactions, fell pretty good the first few days. Both times had nausea/vomiting and diarrhea the weekend after but not sure what is related to Neulasta injection or Herceptin - tolerable. I do have muscle and joint pain, thigh muscles especially sore like after a workout. I also think the cumulative effects of being on chemo are making me more tired. Today is my last Taxotere, then on to the Herceptin only infusions every three weeks. My MO also gave me my prescription for Tamoxifen yesterday but told me not to start until beginning of January so I am not trying to adjust to side effects over Christmas.



    Ramols - celebrating ahead for you for Friday. I remember watching Elf with my granddaughter last Christmas. Her genuine and uninhibited laughter made it a delight for me also.



    Chrisrenee - in your pockets for tomorrow



    2fried - good to hear from you, hope the skin reaction clears up quickly. 5 surgeries in a year! Glad the year is coming to an end ;)



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

    websister - woo hoo!!! So very happy for you that today is your last day! I'll be doing my jig right behind you on Friday! Will be curious to hear how your herceptin solo goes. Been trying to figure out what side effects are herceptin - but confounded by continued taxol treatments. Hoping this on and off headache is not herceptin - as that'd be a real drag for a full year... Have you had any headache issues?

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