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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited August 2016

    I think it's fabulous that you have graduated from not having to go to the mothership anymore! (you still got it!! You crack me up!)

    Did you get caught?


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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2016

    Eph! Don't you know by now that there are just some tales that I will neither confirm or deny?

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited August 2016

    Elimar- great news🤗 . I have never had colonoscopy. My sugar gets so low that they have to put sugar in my IV before surgeries. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

    We only bake for competitions and do it in the morning with the a/c cranked.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2016

    I would have thought you'd have your driver bring you food, eph!!!!! In Canada we have to have a "mature" driver before they allow us to leave. So far I've been able to convince them my DH is mature. But I've only had 3 scopes...

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited August 2016

    Congrats Eli! You do have a way with words - gave me a good chuckle as I pictured you running into the elevator with a devilish smile on your face. 

    Lol Barbe - "mature driver" - good thing they don't have to prove there level of maturity huh? I also wonder about the "clear liquid" diet specifications. Vodka is a clear liquid is it not?


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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    Barbe, it was I that went under the scope, needed the driver and the food.

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  • mbev
    mbev Member Posts: 1
    edited September 2016

    I was just Dx 2 weeks ago with early stage BC. This is all new to me, but was glad to find this site. I've reached out locally for a support group but have only found Beyond Boobs in my area who informed me their members are for younger BC warriors. Just may have to form my own group for 40+. I do, however, appreciate online support, but would also really enjoy getting to meet a few local ladies to meet with and share this journey with.


    You're all very encouraging and I am sending you all my warmest wishes as we power through this.


    Hugs!







    DX 8/24/1


    Right- 1 C


    ER+/PR+


    HER2-




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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    Mbev.- sorry you have to join us😖. Where are you located?

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    mbev, welcome! Local support groups are o.k., especially if you don't have many family members or friends in your area. But the groups only seem to meet, like, once a month. For that reason, I don't think BCO can be beat because you can connect with others on BCO 24/7. For now, you might find some interesting reading in the "Just Diagnosed" forum. You also might like to read the threads for your type of BC (ductal?, lobular?) Of course, you already made your way here and this thread has women your age with a wide variety of experiences so if we can be of help at all, just let us know.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    There's one thing that some in the medical community fail to understand and that is sometimes people in our age group (and older) just get WEARY of all the appointments, scans and labwork. It gets harder and harder to maintain a body. With BC you get a whole "team" of doctors, but it's not like any of your other docs go away. That includes dental and eyes too. More, more, more. All I know is I feel a lot better in my mind when I have a month on the calendar with no health appointments.

    That being said, my annual mammo is on hold while I attend to some other concerns. I'm not saying that is wise nor am I saying it is stupid...I'm saying it's HUMAN. I can only deal with so much.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    Oh, yeah, last month I really spaced out around the time of the thread-versary (now seven years...see new icon at top.) We may not be posting quite as frequently, but I just took a look at how many times this thread has been viewed and it was well over half a million times. What?

    That is so cwaaaa...zy!

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    I know this has nothing to do with bc, but has anyone ever had H Pylori? Still waiting for test results, but that is what they are thinking. All I know is it is horrible! We dropped a sample of our well water off today to be tested. With the drought here it is possible .

    El- over a half million👍 Holy Cow Batman

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2016

    H Pylori is known to cause stomach ulcers, no??

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited September 2016

    I had ulcers/dyspepsia years ago and they did an H pylori test. Test showed a small amt and dr said not to be concerned. It's all part of a range, and if the range is higher than xxx, then they treat you. After age 40, just about everyone has SOME in their system because of what we've been exposed to over the years. Now that was the thinking 16 years ago, and could be seriously outdated as med science changes, so I don't know what the theories are these days.

    Good luck!


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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited September 2016

    El, why surprised? We are entertaining old bitches

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    Lol, Momine!

    I don't have much knowledge of H. Pylori. I did hear of it causing ulcers but I also seem to remember that sometimes it is the reason that a person has really stubborn bad breath. Maybe I am thinking of something else.

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    H Pylori blood test came back negative. Now being treated for ulcers with Carafate . It is helping with the pain. Have an infection in both kidneys😖. They are scheduling the biopsy of that lymph node and will have to change the tube out at the same time because of the infection. Not looking forward to it as I am awake for both.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2016

    Holy cow, Dianarose! You've been through enough!!! This is the last procedure you have to endure for a long time, okay????? Gentle hugs coming your way, sweetie.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    Dianarose, Can you take Carafate with probiotics, I wonder? I always like to use probiotics when I have to go on antibiotics to lessen the g.i. side effects. Neither of those procedures sound fun. Too bad you can't "sleep" through them. Let us know when you'll be going for that, and we can definitely hop into a pocket for that.

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    Barbe- I hope you are right. It has worn me down. No energy at all😖

    El-going to ask the doc tomorrow about the probiotic. She did say it was ok to take Manuka honey. I was surprised that it tastes good.

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2016

    Dianarose...So sorry, when is enough enough..I hope you are better today

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    Omg- so sick. Can't do this much longer😖 Can't eat anything without being in severe pain for hours. Withering away to nothing. Can see all my ribs. Getting scared😓. Then to top it off my tube got disconnected in the night and when I rolled over I rolled into a huge puddle of urine. Sent a message to doc to please admitt m

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited September 2016

    Sending prayers, Dianarose!!!

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2016

    Dianarose, what is the email/text to request you be admitted? We'll all send in.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2016

    Hope you're not answering because you've been admitted Diana rose!!!

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2016

    Diana: hoping you are getting the care you so deserve...Praying for you...

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2016

    I cannot believe how your pain is not being managed, Dianarose, and I sincerely hope that if you do get admitted into a hospital that the situation is a change for the better. (Just not a big fan of hospital stays, so I am looking at it as a necessary evil right now.) Also, there you might get some i.v. nutrition put into you so that would be a plus for now. Guess we will all have to stay in suspense until the next time you check in, but I hope you will be feeling lots better the next time you do. Healing wishes...

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited September 2016

    Was admitted Saturday because DH brought me to ER. Pumped my stomach for 2 1/2 days. Horrible experience. Food could not leave my stomach because of a blockage. Did an endoscopy and there is a part of my small intestine they thought was blocked but it's on the outside just like the ureter problem. They are all thinking it's the sneaky lobular bastards. Again because of location can't get at it for a biopsy. A plan as of yesterday was to do a robot guided endoscopy with a needle to get a biopsy by going through the inside out. Omg just can't be normal. Still in hospital and hoping to go home today as. Once this is set up it will be done at a different hospital. All sucks. Can't imagine what kind of treatment plan would help

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2016

    OK, some progress, but DAMN girl! Enough is enough. Let us know how it goes. Sending hugs~

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2016

    Prayers coming your way, sweetie.

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