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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    I have had weepy days.  Didn't realize it until someone asks me something and I start crying when I reply.  I've actually beeen doing the dishwasher since last Friday (2 days post surgery).  Now, there are only 3 of us, and two are gone to school and work all day.  I run it when it's got not a lot in it otherwise, I make my husband do it.  I can put away some of the stuff, but not all.  But I'm stubborn and independent so I'm going to try and do what I can.

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

    I am just reading through your posts: lots of great information for me, my surgery is two weeks from today.  (June 13).  I had to take a break from reading (I'm on page 6 of this thread) to say:

    1)Go with the Flow: I might have to make one of those pins for my surgeons. "Measure Twice, Cut Once". I LOVE IT!!

    2)ckmoss: your comment and the resulting visual about people diving for cover when they see your "bomb": Made me laugh out loud!  Thanks, I really needed that!!

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  • AnnBR
    AnnBR Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2013

    ckmoss, thanks for making me smile as I was reading about the Walmart look. Lol. I have not taken any narcotics since last Saturday, so I felt I could get behind the wheel. I am definitely one who follows doctor's orders, so I would never have driven if I was still on oxycodone.



    Sweetpickle I wish I could reach right through my ipad and give you a hug (and all the other May ladies). I've gotten sad and pissed that this happened to me because I live a very healthy lifestyle. I'm thankful that I have this network of support from all you wonderful ladies.

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    Steph01-How nice of you to say and I love your avatar! I was thinking I never did put any on mine.

    AnnBR-I'm glad I could make you smile!  And I agree with you..I am sooo grateful I have found this site as well and have loved  "talking" to you ladies as well! I have never been one to "chat" until this, and have found it so helpful with tips and great to have someone to talk about this constantly to.  It seems unless I make a conscience effort, its all I ever thing about..whether it be what I'm feeling now, the upcoming chemo..etc..so try not to constantly talk about it to my husband,etc.  By the way, are you going to do chemo?

    Run4us-Are you ok?

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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    steph, if you want one, I'll make one for you and send it to you.  I have a button machine.

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  • sebaroni
    sebaroni Member Posts: 59
    edited May 2013

    I am so jealous of all of you can drive. My PS said not for 6 weeks. I can't wait for June 6th to be able to go somewhere in my car ALONE.

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited May 2013

    No she is just staying with me while DH is down the mountain working. My twins have autism and have a hard time with coordination so anything that requires that I have to rely on MIL or my daughter. However in my house you have to use a step stool to reach some things and kids ar too short and cant have mil up on a stool so I had to do it. I am tryung to be as careful as I can and let them help me, its just been a couple of times that somethng needed to be done and none of them could do it.

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited May 2013

    Anne- Thanks, I too am grateful for all of you here, keeps me sane. HUGS!!!!!

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  • kayezzy66
    kayezzy66 Member Posts: 116
    edited May 2013

    Had my surgery on May14th...finished with my BC DR.he wants to see me in a month...have consult with chemo dr. monday..theraphy on my arm...it hurts like the devil..It is very depressing to not be able to do the things you want to.Ive tried to go out,drive,etc...but its just too painful...its my right arm,so its not like im not using it...ok nuff said,thanks for being here,and i love to read about your journeys..good,and bad..you gals are so strong...thanks for being here..

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    Sweet pickle--so not sarcasm..hard to tell with the written word.  That does suck and try to do as little as possible. I'm here by myself during the day..and try to have my husband pull down or do anything I can't before he leaves..however, half the time I forget stuff..so end up trying to do..Have any of ya'll forgot about your arm and reached real fast..?  I've done that several times...Owwww!

    Kayezzy66-I hate that it hurts you real bad.  Did you have a lot of lymphs removed?  They gave me a book of excercises..which I confess I need to do more than the once a day I've been doing them..but do so much around here, it seems to be getting better.

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited May 2013

    Ckmoss- yep did that yesterday reaching for my tea, owwwwww times ten.



    Kayezzy66-Sorry that you are having problems with your arm. Is it fom lymph node surgery?

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  • AnnBR
    AnnBR Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2013

    Kayezzy66, we are here for you, so you can share all you want! I hope your arm feels better soon.



    Welcome Steph01 (although sorry you have to join us). We are here for you too.



    sebaroni, YES driving alone is great! These little steps mean so much in the healing process.



    I just had a big ole slice of key lime pie. I am in heaven....

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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    I've been careful not to overreach, but I'm stubborn and have done it to put dishes away on the top shelf.  If I do it slowly, it no longer pulls/pinches and burns.  I am trying to take it easy, yet still use my arms.  So far, I haven't noticed a ton a stiffness other than the fact that I won't move it too much due to the drains.

    See the surgeon at 3:45 tomorrow.  Got my squirt guns from amazon to put in my "holster" when I go.  I wish I could color the water a pinky red and tell him that I hooked it up to my drain.  LOLOLOL

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited May 2013

    Gowiththeflow- Thats hilarious!

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  • cateyz2
    cateyz2 Member Posts: 419
    edited May 2013

    Well Surgery eve is here, nerves are active and what sucks my surgery is to start at 4pm! No food or liquid after midnight and I have to be at hospital at 1:15 for them to insert dye for sentinel node. Didnt get everything done I wanted to and already aggravated with husband.

    to all you ladies that are in recovery I will talk to you on the otherside

    and thanks for the many chuckles Ive had these last few days, melons LOL

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    GoWithTheFlow-Pleaseee take someone with you to tape his reaction!! That is going to be soo funny! 

    Sweet pickle and Ann are ya'lls drains coming out tomorrow too?

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  • AnnBR
    AnnBR Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2013

    I must have missed reading about squirt guns, was it in an early post? Sounds interesting!

    My drains won't come out until next Tuesday :(

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  • sweetpickle
    sweetpickle Member Posts: 749
    edited May 2013

    Catey- Good luck with surgery, will be sending speedy recovery vibes your way!





    Question: Does it hurt to get the staples removed? I hadnt thougt of that until just now.

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    Oh..I finally did a avatar..Thats my cocker spaniel Katie...She turned 12 2 weeks ago and is having trouble jumping on the bed due to a bit of arthritus..so my husband broke down the rails and made knew ones today to lower bed.  She is our baby here at home.

    We have 3 girls..all over 18..one in military in Behran..and 7 grandkids..They are all scattered in other cities and countries..so this is our spoilt rotten fur baby.

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  • cateyz2
    cateyz2 Member Posts: 419
    edited May 2013

    Gowiththeflow Thanks for the laugh, would love to see a video of it LOL

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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    Catey good luck with surgery.  I'll say a prayer that all goes well.  Ann, my surgeon's office gave me this 1" elastic belt with two little pockets on each side (my holster) to hold my drains.  I decided I need squirt guns to put in there for when I go back tomorrow.  Ordered some from amazon and got them today.

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  • AnnBR
    AnnBR Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2013

    Cateyz2, I will say a pray for you tonight. I hope you don't mind that I laughed out loud when I read the comment about your husband. I've been married for over 30 years and I certainly can relate! Best of luck to you.

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  • AnnBR
    AnnBR Member Posts: 853
    edited May 2013

    GoWithTheFlow, that IS good, can't wait to hear how it goes. So glad we have a sense of humor through all this.



    I'm awfully chatty tonight, but you gals are just so delightful.

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  • cateyz2
    cateyz2 Member Posts: 419
    edited May 2013

    Thanks Ann, yeah well we always tell him he needs to find his sensitivity and after 20yrs he still hasnt. Not once in the past few weeks has he asked if there was anything he could do to helpme prepare for surgery. Really think he just refuses to accept the fact that I wont be able to do everything I have always done! Oh well he will find out soon enough. I wont be doing anything my Drs say I Shouldnt

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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    eh, it's either laugh or cry.  I try to entertain myself.  I'm bringing a big container of biscotti's to my oncologist's office too.  Just in case she hasn't decided about my radiation and I can still get brownie points in to avoid it.

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  • Denverbarb18
    Denverbarb18 Member Posts: 14
    edited May 2013

    Go with the flow (and others who have written about this).  I certainly have weepy moments and down mood from time to time and really - who wouldn't- seems completely natural to me.  This is big stuff, recovery is not easy and it certainly is not easy having to rely on others all the times to do uch of what we do on our own.

    I was told by my PS that I cannot drive until 1. no narcotics or valium and 2. that I could react quick enough to avoid an oncoming car (no pain or wincing allowed).  He also said that I should not drive until I feel safe enough to have my 6 year old in the back seat because even if she is not with me, someone else will have their child/baby, grandchild in theirs. Thus - 3 weeks out, off meds 98% of the time but still with the dreaded drains, I have not driven yet.  This may be what bugs me the most.  I hate the helplessness.  I go out daily - either to lunch with a friend, shopping with friends or taking walks around the block.  I wear my husband's shirts daily and look quite frumpy but really don't care.  Perhaps I will start a trend in town.  

    I have postponed my return to work as I was scheduled to go back Monday and there is just no way.  After one brief outing a day, I need a nap.

    I can't keep everyone's usernames straight- but I appreciate everyones thoughts and feelings.  Wishing good luck to those on the verge of surgery.  Take care of yourselves and remember all- no one ever died from having dishes in the sink or not put away immediately.

    Barb

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  • GoWithTheFlow
    GoWithTheFlow Member Posts: 727
    edited May 2013

    I"m not finding myself wincing too much, except later at night when the drains start bothering me.  I'm still taking about 3 or 4 vicodin a day.  Hoping to drop that down to one at bedtime by Saturday.  

    Haven't driven, but I can wait.  Tomorrow drains come out and I can start healing without the damn tubes sticking out of my sides.

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    Catey-My prayers and thoughts are with you today on your surgery and SUCKS that you have to wait so late in the day! I would have told you this yesterday but for some reason my site wasn't updating even when I refreshed and so I missed like the past bunch of post until this morning. We will see you on the other side of this. ** As for your husband..I think some men have trouble expressing theirselves when they are scared.  They don't know what to say...After I was told that I had cancer, I did not break down in Drs office ...but started crying in car on way home..this fool looked at me and said "Whats wrong?"...I do have to say he said it in a sweet voice and took him a minute to ask...HOWEVER,...I was like what the H..do you think is wrong..which got him quite and upset..so its really like the whole Steel Magnolia thing..and so thats why I love this site,,because if I layed all this I tell ya'll on him constantly ..well, no telling.....By the way, later I told him gently that from here on out he was not to ask me "whats the matter?" as it infuriates me.  He hasn't...kinda just doesn't say anything when I cry.

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  • ckmoss
    ckmoss Member Posts: 613
    edited May 2013

    GoWith-----DRAIN GRADUATION TODAY!  DID YOU SEND INVITATIONS??  LOL...Someone posted on here way back that it only hurts for 5 seconds and it does..only 5 seconds.  To me it was just one more stabbing pain to endure..my trick..I asked when he started could he multi task and we (even though he is not oncologist) debated the merits of radiation as I do not want it..he actually agrees with me..but anyway..it takes your mind off it.  Let us know

    Denverbarb-I am not glad that you couldn't go back to work Monday..but am glad to hear I am not the only one. Since Chantels post, I'm like shouldn't I be able to?  But, I am still so so sore under my arm and actually at MX site. And do get tired myself easily.  I was wanting to go back this Tuesday..but now just hoping for maybe towards end of week..?..I don't know arm is still so tight. My problem to is getting a full night sleep to where I can think clearly..Ive started sleeping through the night, but wake up at the break of dawn no matter what time I get in bed.

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

    Go with the Flow: I would love to have (two?) buttons, if I could. I'll PM my address to you. THANKS!!!!!

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