May 2013 surgeries

Hi Ladies,  It's been a few days since I have been on so I'm trying to catch up on reading the posts.  I have been on facebook though and am so glad you guys set that up!!

I have my third chemo Thursday... This go round hasn't been bad at all.  I feel pretty good, only thing i'm noticing is I have an appetite.  I am trying to make good choices as far as food but it's hard and I'm afraid I'm going to be huge by the time I'm done with chemo If I continue to eat like this.  

I saw how some of you were talking about nipple reconstruction and tattooing.  I'm going to have to make that decision at some point too.  I still have several months before I have my implants put in.  I think I want to take a look at some photos of the 3d tattooing.... that seems like an option many people do.  

Cyndie...so glad you had a good first day back at work.  It is nice to get back to doing normal things!!

Hello ladies:



I cannot begin to tell you all how much I have enjoyed reading your posts. I stayed up until about 2 am this morning being entertained by everyone's posts. Amazing how the cancer journey can turn strangers into friends. I'm sure I've posted here before with a few questions and would love to be a part of this special bond here. I love the positive energy you all have and how you lift each other up when needed, and would love to be a part of it.



With 8 weeks past my surgery, I'm amazed how tired I still get with walking several blocks. I know this will past and I feel like I'm progressing well after 5 surgical procedures. I had BMX with DIEP reconstruction. However, the right breast failed and I now have a TE in that breast. The right breast looks fantastic. My Onco tests indicates no chemo is needed, but I know I have a journey on this path with more work to be done on the right breast.



It appear you all are considering a private Facebook site of which I would love to join, if it's okay. My FB name is Vanessa Duplessis.

Oh Cyndie you crack me up. I have tears running down my face from laughing so hard. Still just giggling.



Today was a good day. My oldest daughter came over so we started packing the kitchen and living room. My son helped a lot too. It just makes it so much more real when you pack the main level vs the basement and garage. We are going to work upstairs tomorrow on the storage room and all the eves. We have lived in this house 20 years and I am a pack rat. Or was. I am much better, not as good as I need to be yet, but getting there.



Went to my ps today. His office is going to call me Thursday and give me a date and time for August for my expander surgery. Finally going to the next stage. He said it will take 2 months to fill them and then I have to wait 6 months after that for implants. So in about 9 months I will have boobs!

LMAO Cyndie!  Yea, you accidently got breast cancer.  Sheesh!  

That's a great song.  I'm going to meet up with whoever it is that lives in NH.  I can't remember right now because my brain doesn't work good, but I'm excited about it!  Was it annie?

Cyndy-Well aren't you smart! Quite the detective!  I tried twice to figure out which one she was and gave up! How are you?  Are you still home?

Janet-Thats funny you don't remember which one..we should draw straws and surprise you!  You need to come down south!!

Well Yeaaas! I know you are happy! You are almost there! I never realized until lately how long this all takes..Well will be worth the wait!

Yay Chimney!!!! You are going to be boobalicious (sp?) lol

Oh how I love our group! Y'all make me laugh so much.



No I will not be sad to leave this house. I love the mountain house. So peaceful and quite.



Found out yesterday we will be expanding our family. Some friends of my oldest got a big dog from a friend that they cannot keep as they live in an apartment and already have a big dog. We will be taking the dog in. She is almost 2, potty trained and spayed. We have 2 small dogs, but our big dog that we had for 15 years passed away last year. This new dog is 1/2 Doberman and 1/2 hound dog. She is beautiful, but has had a rough life. Please pray that all of them get along including my cats. It shocked me that my husband told my daughter yes even before he talked to me, but he knew how much I have missed Abby. Shila is my baby, but Abby was my husbands trail walking buddy and she always went on my walks with the other 2 with me. I miss the security that she gave me too.



My son is going to be 20 next month and he wants me to go with him to talk to the Army recruiter tomorrow. He is my last one at home and my baby. He says he is not sure that he will join until after my next surgery. He was planning on joining after my final surgery, but Tha is not going to be for about 9 months and he says he does not want to wait that long. He thought it would be so much sooner for me to be finished and so did I. Who thought when you find out you have this stupid disease it would take over a year once you have your breasts removed to get your new ones.

That is such a fun word, always makes me chuckle :-)

We need pictures.  What the hell does a 1/2 doberman 1/2 hound dog look like.  Sounds like a funny looking dog.  LOVE dogs, but we travel too much to get one.  My friend has two golden retreivers and I visit them as much as I can.  Went over tonight and they couldn't get enough of me scratching their backs.  If I ignore one, he/she will bark til they get the attention.  Too funny.

In ref to the implants, and what you have been through..does it hurt? I'm going to see plastic surgeon here,,just to look at the option of those, as it appears that its going to be awhile. I know if he says I have to have the TE's even with the skin I have..I probably won't do it. But, the actual implants...is it painful..uncomfortable? I've heard they feel like rocks in your chest for a good while..(now that is one person saying that). Also what size did you get? And what kind? Gummies?  ................Can I BE more nosey? lol.

I totally get what you are saying! Bed will help..as rest helps your frame of mind....and if for nothing else..just to be unconscious.  I hope it gets better for you.  Do you have any pain pills?

CK: there is a topic called "DIEP 2013" and "Breast Implant Sizing 101" there is a lot of great info on there.

Heather I hope you get some good rest tonight.

Cyndy.... I'm anxious to hear how your transfer goes.  I probably have 2 more fills before mine.  I haven't really had any issues with my expanders.  I am sore the first day or two and then things seem to loosen up.  I have to admit it is very strange to watch your breast get bigger right before your eyes. It's like inflating a balloon!! 

Tomorrow is chemo #3 ladies...Please keep me in your prayers.  I will facebook a picture from my summer vacation....running joke with my girlfriends, they all are going places for the summer and  I felt left out so I say I'm vacationing at Mayo Clinic twice a month. 

Mel, good luck going back to work tomorrow.  Don't overdo it!

Run, prayers going out for an uneventful #3!