May 2013 surgeries

Ambnh: I agree, it's nice to see everyone improving. I am also prone to sinus infections. I think you should ask for the big guns with antibiotics. Just my opinion.

Hello Sweet Ladies.... First chemo DONE!!! I kicked butt!!!  

I did great - no issues.  I had a ton of water ( and continue) I think it is helping to flush the chemo out of me since I'm going to the bathroom every 15 minutes. 

Thanks for all your prayers and positive thoughts.  I'm going to take an Ativan and hopefully sleep tonight.  I will check in tomorrow!!

Lisa

Congrats Run4us. Do you have to get the neulesta shot?

Chinneymae, have fun at the beach!



Ckmoss, you are in my prayers. I'm glad they are working.



Steph01, hope the sinus infection goes away quickly.



Sweet, I hope tomorrow goes well for you.



AMBNH, I love your attitude, you are an inspiration.



Go, continued prayers are with you too.



Run, YAY! I am so glad this first day is behind you. You ARE beating this.



Today was a good day as I had my first fill. Well actually my second one, but it was the first where I was awake. It only stung for a second and was kind of a strange procedure. It was done by the PA whom I love. She is the sweetest thing, so caring and gentle. Plus she made my day by telling me not to lose the ten extra pounds I've put on since the first of the year. She told me I have barely enough ab fat for two new breasts as it is (I loved hearing that and yes, she was serious!) Don't lose weight? Yah, I can do that.



Hugs to all of you.



Ann

WOW!!!!!!! So many posts after being gone for one day! Good to see that things are going in the right direction for us. Yesterday I met up with a few girlfriends from gradeschool for lunch and had a wonderfule time. Also enjoyed the drive there and back with the top down in my jeep and radio up!

HoneyBunney -just saw a few clips on the flooding on  the news here, very scary, prayers that you stay safe

CK Moss- You are going thru so much , and feel so bad for ya. If I knew your address I would have surprised you with wildflowers, but these will have to do.

ckmoss, bring cookies and maybe things will go right this time.  Never hurts to bribe the staff!  Good luck today! You are in my prayers.

I have rads at 9:15, then PT at 9:45.  I should have told the pt to meet me at rads and help me get off the damn table.  Look forward to sleeping in this weekend since I was up at 7:00 am 4 days this week (something I am definitely not used to in the last 6 months).  I asked them to make my future appointments late morning.  I thought I could do this earlier, but it's not in me.

Good morning everyone, sorry I missed being on yesterday. My Ipad was out of commission for the day due to having a protective screen put on.



Ann: I got plenty of fat for ya if you need it.



CK: I am really sorry you are having to go through all of this. You have been in my prayers and will continue to be. You got this!!



AMBNH: I hope your sinuses clear up soon. I know how miserable they can make you.



Run4: You go Girl!!! I know you are so glad you got that first treatment behind you and kicked butt!!



Sweetpickle: sorry it was Honeyb that worked the 4 hours.



Catey: If you are still having range of motion problems, I would definitely call and ask about PT. Anything to make it easier and better for you. Prayers going up for you. That was so sweet, what you sent to CK.



Honeyb: Going back to work for just a few hours was great. I'm off during the summer, but when my PS said I could work half days, I went in one day anyway just to get a little normalcy back. It really felt good. I hope all is well with you and the family. You are in my prayers.


I may not be on very much after today until I get back. I'm going to try not to think about BC or anything to do with it while I'm gone. My mind needs a rest and I hope I can do this. Love you guys. Your support and encouragement means the world to me. I pray for all of you each and every day.

Ckmoss- good luck with surgery today! Im not back to work, I quit my job in May when we decided to move back to Charlotte. I will be helping dh in his biz once Im on my feet though. The way I feel today I couldnt imagine having to go to work. Im living in the recliner today, incisions are getting sore and itchy.

Catey: definitely go for the pt. I went for 7 sessions, and only have one regret: that I waited 9 months before doing it! All those months of pain that could have been resolved so much sooner!



Honeybuns: I'm guessing the 6 treatments you are referring to are pt? If so, make sure your therapist knows that your visits are limited. They'll probably push up the pace a little bit. also, after you get your first two or three visits in, they'll give you exercises to do at home. Since

You have a limited number of visits, see if you can space these later ones out. I think you may get more out of the visits if you put more time into your exercises between visits. Just my two cents.

How scarey, ck! I'm Soooo glad you're ok!! Keep us posted!

Holy cow ckmoss! Feel better soon and get some rest!

ckmoss--you have been thru so much and now more.  Stay strong.  and get well soon!!! Big hugs to you.

I have good news.  Saw the oncologist and got back my  oncotest score.  It's an 11.  No chemo!!!! I'm so excited and wish I had the energy to go celebrate with a margarita.   Now for the radiation and then the anastozole 5 year treatment plan. 

Oh and I will get one more tube out on Monday.  I'm hoping the other one left will slow down enough this weekend to get it out too.

mshelton, I am so happy for you! I actually teared up reading your post. I am feeling so close to all you wonderful ladies. We have a special lifelong bond.



I hope everyone has a wonderful, pain free night.



Ann

OMG, CK! I sure hope all is going to be ok. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You are going through so much.



Ambnh: I hope the antibiotics will work for you. I know you don't want to go into the hospital.



Mshelton: I am really glad you don't have to do Chemo. My score was 30 and my onco has recommended it. She said that my percentage would only drop by 7% so I'm not going to have chemo. I just don't feel the side effects would outweight the benefits. I sure hope I'm making the right decision? It's just how I feel in my gut. I will do the AI for five years.

Mshelton, CONGRATULATIONS!! It's so relieving to have a low score!



Chinneymae, if "no chemo" is what your gut is telling you, go for it! That mid-range number is what I dread, because of having to make a decision. Honestly, I'd rather have a high number than a mid-range, so I don't have to decide! I should get my score in about a week.