Starting Chemo in March 2014

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  • Jenwith4kids
    Jenwith4kids Member Posts: 635
    edited December 2015

    I'm doing well too! My two year from dx is coming up in early January. All done with treatment - still seeing the plastic surgeon, hoping to get nipples but grateful for what I have. Still in PT as I lost ROM with my last surgery. But, overall, I'm in a good place.

    Hope to hear from some others!

    Jen

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  • jbdayton
    jbdayton Member Posts: 700
    edited December 2015

    I am doing well. I will be getting my nipples this Thursday and a little excess fat removed on the side of my right breast.

    I had two major flap surgeries 3 months apart then a surprise gallbladder surgery 2 months later. This was followed by 2 revisions with fat grafting then 2 carpal tunnel surgeries. I took 6 months off then did 3 more revisions over 6 months and an additional wrist surgery.

    I have one major issue I will have to deal with later. It appears my stomach tissues got compromised due to my gall bladder surgery being done right after my flap surgeries. It is acting like a hernia or major bulge above m belly button. Of course laying around as much as I did over the last 2 years I have gained about 20 lbs. I will lose this weight before worrying about my stomach. I just didn't expect to look 6 months pregnant after doing a DIEP.

    For now I am excited to be through. Saw my MO and my RO over the past week and both think things look good and are happy with my progress. Great blood work and no apparent skin damage from radiation. I am on annual exams with the RO now and every 6 months with the MO.

    I am taking Anastrozole (Arimidex) and having only minor joint aches. Think I might be able to tolerate this for a long time.

    I hope everyone else came through this journey with good results and a positive future.

    Jen good luck getting your nipples I will let you know how mine are next week.

    Merry Christmas everybody.

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  • Jenwith4kids
    Jenwith4kids Member Posts: 635
    edited December 2015

    yes, please come back and tell me about your nipples!!!

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  • WifeWBC
    WifeWBC Member Posts: 53
    edited April 2018

    Hello all. I joined this group back in 2014 when all this nonsense began for us. Just chiming in to let everyone know all is as best can be expected. I have a new set of ta tas that my hubby loves. I got to see my 16 year old daughters first boyfriend. My other 3 kids are growing like weeds. I haven't had to have surgery in over a year. I am investigating reducing my tamoxifen dose, as I get serious heavy periods, and I have read some science around the benefits of lower dose regimes. I am not sure I want to risk uterine cancer because of my medication. Guess we are all about 4 years out. Hope you are all well, and in as good spirits as I am of late.

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  • Generation3
    Generation3 Member Posts: 45
    edited April 2018

    So glad to hear that you are doing well. I have often wondered how the March 2014 chemo group is doing. I, too am doing well. My youngest is a freshman at the university of Oregon. My oldest is going to Northwestern Law School. I feel so lucky to be able to watch them flourish. I hope everyone else is also doing well. Stay happy, healthy, and live each day like it is your last.





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  • Lorbgoo
    Lorbgoo Member Posts: 213
    edited May 2018

    I’m doing great as well. I am glad to find out both of you aredoing good. Its so nice to hear from you!! Have a great rest of your weekend!

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  • WifeWBC
    WifeWBC Member Posts: 53
    edited August 2019

    Hello all.

    5 plus years out, and my 5,7, 9 and 11 year olds are now 11, 13, 15 and 17. Being there to see my children grow was my biggest concern back then.

    A little weight on, and lymphedema in my right arm, that is annoying. Kids are happy.

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