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  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 2,956
    edited March 2013

    Wow...so good to hear from everyone...on our our 4th year anniversary...!!!!!

    Feels good to be 4 years out but seems weird too...it almost seems like it never happened until something happens that pushes me back to Spring of 2009...

    Praying for just scar tissues Alaina...your pic is great...so purty!!

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited March 2013

    Had mammo today. At the imaging ctr, they read it immed and told me all was well, but I had to see the surgeon as well. So I went into her office (in the same building) - and as I walked in the door, EVERY SINGLE seat in the waiting room was full. I have NEVER seen anything like it. A man (who was there with his wife) got up to give me a seat. It was so sad to me that all these women had a breast cancer problem. I felt so removed from it - being on the other side. I sat for 2.5 hours waiting, but wasn't stressed b/c I knew my films were fine.  I sat next to a woman who just had surgery and was getting ready to get her port and start chemo. She was definitely shaky. I used the time to tell her all about this website, give her my card & info in case she had questions, and generally encourage her. It was really worthwhile.

    While I was waiting, a family came out with an older woman in a full Muslim long outfit and headscarf. (Sorry I dont know the correct name.) She had the pink tote bag they give to newly diagnosed patients.  I watched them walk out - she was crying - and my heart broke for her. They didn't speak much English - there was a woman with them translating -and I couldn't imagine being SO modest - all covered up like that, and having to go through the indignities of all this bc stuff and have your body all revealed to so many strangers. It was very sad.

    ANYWAY - i finally (and I mean FINALLY) saw the doc. She walked in and looked so different. I couldn't figure out why but told her she looked great. She said that she almost died last year!!! Some sort of heart attack or blocked artery, she said it really fast in medical jargon and I didn't quite get it. But it was quite the wake up call. She said she hadn't been eating right or 'moving around' enough. So she has lost a TON of weight (maybe 40 lbs?) and is working out and looks AMAZING.  I made a big fuss over her and she hugged me. She had told me last year that women always worry about their bc coming back but it is the heart disease that gets them. I reminded her of that and told her how ironic it was, that it almost got HER. I said that if I am coming back next year, SHE has to be there, too - no dying to get out of seeing me again. She laughed and said ok.

    So I am all fine. There is a TINY little bump at the bottom of my scar. I had asked the onc about it 6 mo ago and she said it was def not cancer, was some sort of little cyst. So i asked today, and she confirmed that, but said that since it is on the scar line, she'd much rather have it 'in a jar and in the lab' rather than on me. So I will go in next Fri for a quick removal (her assistant does it right there in the office) and that will be that. I know it is nothing, and therefore am not giving it a 2nd thought.

    More on another topic below. 

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited March 2013

    So on an unrelated topic - my ex husband (we were married 18 years and divorced in 1997) has always had problems with depression. He moved far away about 10 years ago, and just last summer moved back to our area. He has been living with his sister and husband, supposedly until he got situated - she is my closest friend.

    Well it has been a disaster. He is EXTREMELY depressed and not working. They are at their wits end. The entire family (with whom I am still very close) are all upset over it.  The whole ugly truth came out this weekend that he is not able to function and is suicidal.  

    It has been EXTREMELY disruptive and upsetting and risen to be an emergency situation for the entire family. No one knows exactly how to handle.  In an ironic twist, HE is a therapist. So he knows what to say, and they are afraid they are being manipulated.

    So it got public and bad enough that I felt my daughters (who live about an hour away) had to know the whole story, so that they could be involved in any way they chose, based on what was actually true, not the good front he puts on in front of them.

    I got some advice from family members and called the girls tonight. I have always been the strong/stable/present parent to them. Financial, emotional support, paid for college, wedding, everything. always been there.  I would do ANYTHING for my girls, and want to protect them from hardship, just like we all do with our kids.

    It was very very difficult to have to give them this burden. But I felt I had to - if he is hospitalized, or God forbid, attempts to harm himself, I cannot let them find out at that point and blame me for not telling them sooner. I do not want to be a secret keeper for him.

    So i took my time and told them and talked it through. Very interesting reactions - the pregnant daughter (who has always been much more difficult) was very open, loving, appreciative. We had a very good talk. My little one, with whom NORMALLY I am much closer, would only give yes/no answers and said she didn't want to talk about it at all, once I was done. It scared me a little, but I just hope she needed time to absorb it.

    The girls were together tonight (they are very close) and talked about it. I am glad they have each other.

    But as you can imagine, my heart is breaking. AND I am SO ANGRY at him, that after I fought SO HARD to save my own life, he dares to treat his so carelessly and cavalierly. I know he is so sick and broken. But still. After all I (and all of you) have been through, and after losing Lena, we treasure life so highly.

    So this is a very very difficult time. I lived with him through depression back years ago (it was a main contributor to our divorce) and this brings it all back again. My dear sister in law is ready to fall apart from the stress of living with him, and I know EXACTLY how she feels.

    So I just wanted to tell you what I am going through. 
    ONE good thing is - I didn't even worry about the mammogram - I was too busy being upset about this thing. So that worked out, sort of.

    I see the surgeon tomorrow for the consult about my hysterectomy. I dont even have the energy to worry or stress on it. I'm just going to walk it through and come out the other side and get better. After all, I have a grandchild to get ready for!  Right? Laughing

    Thank you for being there for me through this. It means everything to me.

    Love

    amy

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited March 2013

    Alaina--It's good to hear from you.  I will be sending prayers for your biopsy in April.  

    Amy--I'm sorry that your ex-husband's situation is causing a lot of stress to you and your family.  I don't even know what to say.  Please vent and let us know what's going on, because what is worse is to keep all the emotions and turmoil bottled up.  I think it is so admirable of you to be able to share your experience with a newly diagnosed woman and to "pay it forward."  Keep us posted on your consult tomorrow.

    I had my first Herceptin infusion today.  It wasn't too bad.  I had a headache during the infusion.  Then came home and slept 3 hours.  I think it was the Benadryl they gave me more than anything.  One down #16 more to go.

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited March 2013

    Hi ladies, so good to see you all here, although there seems to be a lot of stuff going on, and not all positive - good that we have this site and eachother...

    Alaina, firstly, you look great in your photo! I hope you have a great birthday and your best year yet! So sorry to hear that you are going through stuff again, but really hoping for just plain old scar tissue for you...Sending my prayers and hugs to you.

    Chelev, you are very right, it does not get easier, just when we think we are moving ahead, something jolts us backwards...

    Florbo, good that you are one down, we are all here and counting with you.

    Titan, always great to hear from you!

    Amy, sounds like you have had quite a time; I always feel nautious when I hear of or see a newly diagnosed BC patient. It is like I want to make it all better on the spot for them, because I know that the road ahead is going to be so difficult in parts. What you did for that woman in the waiting room is so important and kind. To be able to take your experience and help someone else is one of the most important things we can do for others. I was so sorry to read about your other family problems at the moment, it sounds like you have had a very challenging time with this. It is great that your daughters are so close, they will be able to help eachother process this. It is a gift when our kids forge close relationships with eachother. Please keep us posted on your visit to the surgeon.

    Seems like the hugs need to be extra big today and they are going in all directions Cool...

    Everyone hang in there, no matter how large or small the current challenge may be.

    Will come back soon, Judy x

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited March 2013

    Well i had my consult w the doctor for the hysterectomy. it got very heated and I am upset about it.  I feel like they push you in the direction they want you to go, which sometimes is for THEIR convenience, not for YOUR benefit. And you have to push back, sometimes hard, to be your own advocate, and that is so difficult. But I did it.

    I've had to do that twice with this doctor, and both times she agreed to do things my way and ended up firmly agreeing that there was no add'l risk and no problem doing it according to my wishes. Who knows WHAT goes on behind the scenes....    I don't know. And I am not particularly suspicious or cynical about doctors at all (in general).

    So one thing i am excited about - I have terrible vertigo from anesthesia and dread it. Told her that and she said she will prescribe the seasickness patch which I will apply the night before, and it should make a big difference after the surgery. How cool is that?

    So everything is going forward. I will do blood work next week, and then get the surgery on Fri 4/12. Can't wait to have it behind me and be getting better.

    One day at a time, one foot in front of the other, right?

    Amy

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited March 2013

    Amy, what was the difference between what you wanted and what the doctor wanted? I am interested to know if you don't mind sharing...the seasickness patch sounds like a good call, how long will you be in hospital after the surgery and how long is the recovery?

    Before you know it, it will be behind you...

    Hugs to you all, hope everyone is ok, Judy x

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  • Alaina
    Alaina Member Posts: 461
    edited March 2013

    Good Morning Everyone!

    I encourage you to go get the new TIME magazine, with the cover article, "How to Cure Cancer."  It highlights the work of several cancer "dream teams" nationwide and the successes they have had rather quickly over the last few years.

    It gives me HOPE that we don't have wait on Komen to remember what they were formed for to get our CURE!

    The article is online, in part, but you have to be a subscriber to read it fully online.  I say get the magazine, it's worth the $4.99!

    In the meantime, I'm keeping busy and trying not to THINK too much.  Each day that goes by I think, one less day to wait.

    Have a wonderful Thursday!

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited March 2013

    Judy (and anyone else who wants a quick medical lesson, lol)

    I was going to write you a long post about what happened, but the surgeon called today with more info and it turns out I am going to go with her recommendations, i.e. remove the cervix (which I wanted to keep originally and fought over). It was very complicated and a lot of medical talk and diagrams drawn, but suffice it to say that they said there is a chance, if any atypical cells (pre cancerous or cancerous) are there, and they leave the cervix, they could possibly spread some of those cells around while removing the uterus. (Geez TMI sorry!) And once I hear that, I said no, sorry cervix you have to go.

    Am exhausted & upset after dealing with this as well as the whole ex husband thing (which continues to be a bad situation). 

    When the doc started saying that if they did the biopsy and found tumor cells, I would be under the onc's care and I just freaked out at that thought - possibly another surgery (to check nodes) and/or treatment. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    The difference is...btw, that IF they take the cervix, they can remove the uterus in one piece vaginally and biopsy it on the spot and take nodes if needed. If they leave the cervix, they have to CHOP UP the uterus and remove it thru one of the tiny laparoscopic incisions and then they CANT do an instant (frozen) biopsy, they have to send out, 7-10 days, and IF they found cancer, you have spread it around the abdominal cavity while in the process of chopping up the uterus. There is a more medical term besides 'chopping up' but i don't remember it.  Ok - I looked it up  - morcillate. So then, post surgery, you might need MORE surgery, or worse.

    I dont know why it was important to me to keep the cervix. But it was. I feel a big sense of loss about the whole thing now, whereas before I was like "ok take the ovaries and uterus but I am keeping my cervix." Make sense? Nope. But that's where I was. So now I have to say goodbye to everything and grieve the loss and hope that i come through ok without sexual side effects (which they swear is going to be fine).

    OH and also, i asked about edema from the lymph node removal, if i needed it. And she said "NO, that never happens."  And I thought of Betsy who HAS that, and I pushed back HARD. I said that you doctors always understate the potential consequences, and I am in sales and I know what selling is and you are selling me on this and I dont like it one bit! I threatened to cancel the whole operation. It was awful and my heart was pounding and my husband looked like his eyes were going to pop out of his head.  SO I guess you can say I spoke up.  HAHA.

    I am working through this and adjusting. It is all upsetting and brings a lot of bad stuff back from before. When she said I'd be under the care of the gynocological oncologist, if they found cancer cells, I got very freaked out.  NO MORE oncologists!

    Anyway, I'll give myself tonight to feel shaky and upset and will be better tomorrow.  Will drop a note to reassure you. No worries.

    Love to all and thanks for following along with my adventures (sigh)

    Amy

    ps Helen - isn't your surgery NEXT WEEK? Do I remember that right? 4/3? How are YOU doing? I am sending best wishes for quick, easy, straightforward, good healing and a good pain free result.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2013

    Amy, I'm sorry you had to struggle so hard to make the decision, but glad you were able to get to a resolution on your surgery.  I had cervix/uterus removed in 1991 when I had my hysterectomy due to endometriosis.  It has not made any noticiable differences in anything "down there" except and I apologize if this is TMI, but the vaginal canal is just a bit "shorter".  Hasn't been an issue intimacy wise, though in the beginning, I was nervous that it might hurt and it did not, once I was fully healed and deemed ready to go.  And, if it helps reduce the chance of anything evil floating around in there, thinking about coming back or forcing more node biopsies, then, especially given some of our sisters having recurrences or new things sprouting up, you made the right decision.  Take it all out, I say, if it will be one more thing that reduces any chance of anything coming back and having to go through new hell.

    Wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy Passover (I know it started earlier in the week - hope you had a fantastic Seder) and wishing those who observe a very Happy Easter.  Been super busy at work, so hoping today is fairly quiet (think it will be) and then "hopping" off to start a weekend with some nice weather.  Hugs to you all.

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  • Alaina
    Alaina Member Posts: 461
    edited March 2013

    Amy, I'm sorry this is such a stressful time for you.  I may (re)consider having all my lady-parts removed after I get through this scare. 

    I miss you, we must try to get together sooner rather than later!

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  • hrf
    hrf Member Posts: 3,225
    edited March 2013

    Alaina, you are right about that article. I hope all doctors get on board with the new approach to research and find a cure now.



    Amy, so sorry you have so much going on right now. I hope your ex can be helped. Having lost body parts, I understand the desire to keep whatever we can. Good for you for speaking up. As we have learned, it's the waiting and worrying that is the worst.



    Yes, my surgery is this coming Wednesday. Probably a good thing as my symptoms (pain) have returned and getting worse every day. Hope all goes as doctor said....home by Friday and just lots of walking for rehab.

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited March 2013

    Amy--I'm really sorry that you have so much going on right now with the upcoming surgery and ex-husband.  I appreciate you explaining things to us because this helps us be greater advocates for our own care.  

    Chelev--TMI or not, it is all helpful.  I had been exploring some of these issues because I was originally going to do an ooph and was considering doing the whole she-bang.

    Have a wondeful Passover and Happy Easter to all!

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  • inthemoment
    inthemoment Member Posts: 538
    edited March 2013

    I have been following this week, and I feel for all of you who are facing decisions and/or surgeries, but I also know my "sisters" and how educated and careful we all are before acting, so I know those decisions will be the right ones for you.  Just know that I am always rooting for you, as we all are, and soon, this too will be behind us.

    Happy Easter to all who celebrate, and a continued Happy Passover

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited March 2013

    Alaina, thanks for the info on the article, hope you are doing ok. Thinking about you.

    Amy, sorry that you are going through so much right now, I appreciate the explanation, I like to have an understanding of what you are going through, sending you strength to deal with all you are going through right now.

    Chelev, never mind TMI, the more info the better - thank you for sharing too...Smile

    Helen, wishing you much love and luck for your surgery, let us know how you are when you can. Sending you (((hugs))) for a successful surgery and easy recovery...

    Florbo, how are you feeling now?

    Geri, so good to hear from you - hope you are doing well.

    We have had a busy Passover, nearly over now though. Unfortunately, my husband has had Bels Palsy since Tuesday so that has been stressful - we were all very worried, but relieved that it was not a stroke. The kids were all very upset and a little traumatized, this time of year brings back lots of difficult memories for all of us...They say it could last a while and he is very frustrated, but needs to let it run its course. Sigh...

    Sending you all love and hugs for a Happy Easter and Passover, will come by again soon,

    Judy x

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited April 2013

    Judy--Ugh! on the Bell's Palsy.  But like you said, glad that it wasn't a stroke.  Is he feeling any pain yet?  Because people I know who have had it tell me that when their face starts hurting is when the healing starts.

    I'm starting radiation tomorrow.  Not looking forward to it because it is radiation.

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited April 2013

    Thank you Florbo, still no pain, just a lot of discomfort and his eye is really bothering him.

    How was the radiation? Hope you are doing ok today.

    Hugs to you all, Judy x

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited April 2013

    Helen--Keeping you in my prayers for your surgery Wednesday.  Check-in when you feel better.

    Radiations are OK so far.  The first day, Monday, made me nauseous because of all the adjustments.  It felt like I was in a car driven by a bad driver. Then during that time there was bad Cher music blasting in the background.  Today was much better.  I closed my eyes and it went really fast.  I just feel tingling.  I rub myself with aloe vera the minute I get back to the dressing room.

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited April 2013

    Helen - sending love and support all the way to Canada.

    Florbo - Cher music? Cruel and unusual punishment!  In my radiation room, you had your choice of music - maybe they do there, too. You can ask if there are other options. I would take classical - relaxing. You WILL get used to it, it will go really fast after a while. Hang in.

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited April 2013

    Helen, we are all holding your hand virtually today, really hope that the surgery goes smoothly. Let us know how you are when you can.

    Florbo, hope you are doing ok and that it goes quickly for you. Yes, and please ask them about some music that will help you relax Smile.

    Off to the hospital this afternoon with my husband, he needs to do a CT - "just to be sure" the doc says, but still a little worrying. I hope he starts to feel better soon, he is having a hard time.

    Sending you all hugs, Judy x

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited April 2013

    Helen--thinking of you most of today.

    Judy--praying for patience for your husband as he heals.

    The music was better today.  I found that they were using a CD player.  So I will be armed with my own CD for tomorrow.

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited April 2013

    Thank you Florbo, I am glad the music was better this time. Hope you are feeling ok.

    Helen, how are you doing? Thinking about you...

    We spent the afternoon at the hospital yesterday, had the CT, came home and we have an appointment at the neurologist this evening. I am at the office and my husband is home resting (I hope). He is feeling a little helpless and frustrated, he is finding it hard not being able to function normally. I completely understand him of course. We are hoping that the CT shows up normal, but of course my imagination is running wild with all the negative possibilities...

    The last couple of weeks have been exhausting, both physically and emotionally for me and I am really hoping for a restful weekend. Just trying to stay upbeat and reassure the kids that we are not headed for another life threatning illness/trauma in the family.

    Hope you are all doing ok, sending you all hugs, Judy x

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  • Alaina
    Alaina Member Posts: 461
    edited April 2013

    Hi Everyone!

    Judy - I am praying for good results on your husband's scan!

    Helen - I hope your surgery went smoothly and you are recovering and resting.

    Yesterday was my 43rd birthday and I had a wonderful day!

    I started out at the library to do some homework, then I had lunch, met friends for a movie, and then met friends for dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack! My birthday was filled with love and laughter!

    Today, I will go get some blood work done (prior to meeting with my onc tomorrow morning), have lunch with a friend, and then go get this biopsy done. It has been a long 2 weeks, waiting to get this procedure done, but I am prayerful that the suspicious lump is just scar tissue or something else equally BENIGN!

    Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes! They mean so much. Keep me lifted in your thoughts and prayers this afternoon at 2:30pm.

    I have a date tonight (squee!!!!) so whatever happens, things are already looking up! :-)

    I will update you all as soon as I get my results (may be Monday or Tuesday next week).

    Breathing Deeply, Alaina

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited April 2013

    Am doing my pre op blood work today too. Also i have a tiny bump (cyst) at my scar line. Doctor SWORE it is nothing, but wants it off anyway> that is tomorrow. Am not worrying about it, trusting what she said.

    So Alaina we will wait together.

    Next Fri is surgery. TONS to do to get ready. I am getting the dog groomed today - she has to look good for my surgery, haha.

    Can't wait to hear from Helen that she is ok......

    Love to all.

    And Judy - I am SO sorry. I dont know much about Bells Palsy but I am sure it is disruptive and upsetting. Hang in there. Medical issues are so frustrating! let us know as soon as you hear the results of the tests.

    Amy

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  • Alaina
    Alaina Member Posts: 461
    edited April 2013

    Hi everyone,

    Well, long story short, the verdict is = Benign Findings (not cancer).  Dr. W in imaging took more mammo shots and sonograms and determined that what we were looking at was/is fat necrosis (scar tissue around a blob of fat).  Very common in surgically reconstructed breasts.  My breast surgeon came over and concurred that a biopsy was not needed.  They didn't even charge me for the visit!  LOL!!!  So while that was 2 weeks of my life I'll never get back, I am supremely grateful for the resolution!  Thank you ALL for taking this journey with me! 

    Now, for a bottle of wine... :-)

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited April 2013

    So happy and relieved for you, Alaina. 

    Judy, when are your husband's results due back?

    And sending love and healing thoughts out to our Helen....

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  • florbo
    florbo Member Posts: 178
    edited April 2013

    Alaina--Yay! for the great news.  I've been waiting to see your post.  I hope you have finished that bottle now.

    Judy--I'll be praying that your husband's results are good and that your weekend is restful.

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  • inthemoment
    inthemoment Member Posts: 538
    edited April 2013

    So, much good news here...Alaina, so happy that the two weeks of worry did not equal more surgery/treatment. I'll bet that bottle of wine tasted really good. By the way, how did the date go?



    Helen - I, like everyone else, am hoping that your surgery went well and that we will hear from you soon...hoping you are focusing on a swift and complete recovery.



    Judy - I feel for your husband. I have something called hemi-facial spasm which looks similar to Bell's palsy, but does not improve. I have to get Botox injections around my eye every 3 months. My eye involuntarily closes and causes headaches, so I do empathize with how he feels. I am hoping you hear that the CT is negative and this will resolve with time.



    Amy, sending you " pre-op" healing thoughts. Never too early to begin the positive energy. You sound as though you are staying fairly calm, although I know that sometimes we emit more calm then we actually feel. You do have a whole group of " sisters" here who have your back.



    Florbo - hang in their...I used to count backwards for each chemo treatment down. For some reason, the decrease in the total number of treatments over the year and two months I had to endure them, worked to improve my mood.



    I had wonderful news on Easter Sunday - my daughter got engaged! She and her fiancé dated as seniors in high school, broke up when they went to colleges hundreds of miles apart, and "accidentally" bumped into each other 8 years later, and have been together now for the past seven years. Because they have been with each other so long, they don't want a long engagement, so I am helping her plan a full formal wedding either late August or September. It is very exciting, but also a bit nerve racking, since it is only 5 months away. Perhaps it is for the best that we have less time to stress about it...well, we'll see ...lol. She and I leave on Sunday for 6 days in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We planned this trip a year ago, and thanks to technology, we can concentrate on wedding planning while lying on the beach hundreds of miles away!



    So, that is my good news and I hope that is the start of a long string of good news for all of you.



    I will be in touch when I return from vacation...love to all

    Geri

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  • hrf
    hrf Member Posts: 3,225
    edited April 2013

    Hi everyone. Good news Alaina. Amy wishing you well with upcoming surgery.



    So I am still in hospital. Surgery went well and I can honestly already feel the difference. But I guess I was not prepared for the amount of pain following. I'm on morphine but I don't think it helps much. Right now I'm in a sitting position and can't stand up on my own so waiting for nurse to help me so I can go to the bathroom. Everyone here is extremely nice and I am getting good care. I'm supposed to go home today. I am a little worried about how I will manage by myself especially if I can't get out of bed on my own. Also had a peeing problem seems that this type of surgery is close to nerves for the bladder so I had trouble voiding my bladder. They finally used a catheter so hope that that problem has been resolved. Even though this is tougher than I thought it would be, it is better than all the extreme pain I was having over the winter. I'm ok right now just sitting.....it's the moving that is the problem. I was told things start getting better on day 4 and today is only day 3.

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  • JudyNaomi
    JudyNaomi Member Posts: 1,413
    edited April 2013

    Alaina, so happy to read the good news! Hope you enjoyed your wine and have only cause for celebration in  your life! Hope the date went well too!

    Amy, sending hugs to you, hope the surgery will be quick and you will recover easily. We are all behind you all the way.

    Helen, hope you are doing ok, let us know when you can.

    Florbo, how are you feeling? Do you get a break over the weekend?

    Geri - congratulations!!! What wonderful news! And what better way to plan a wedding, than sitting on a beach!!! Have a great trip!
    And thank you for your support, I was sorry to read that you also suffer with a facial condition.

    I am pleased to let you all know that the CT scan was clear! We just have to be patient now and let the Bells Palsy run it's course.

    It has been a stressful couple of weeks for us all it seems, so wishing us all a restful,enjoyable and uneventful weekend. (unless it is a good event of course...Wink). Thank you all for your support as always, I really don't know what I would do without you all.

    Hugs to everyone, Judy x

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