Calling all TNs

Hey Shopgal2,

Regarding the post surgical constipation, you might want to try figs. Nobody believes me, but they really are the original laxative (syrup of figs) I ate fig newtons and took a magnesium supplement every day after my BMX and didn't have one minute of constipation.

Good luck with your upcoming treatment. It sucks to have that happen on top of having breast cancer. All the best to you.

Trish

Fig Newtons sound so much better than prunes!

((((Shopgal)))) big love for you. Take it easy. Heal well. XX

(((Shopgal))) ugh...the constipation. Fig newtons are good!!

Shopgal2...thinking about you every day and sending positive energy and love for a good recovery. ❤️

shopgal .. try this

thanks gals. Prune danish and overnite oats did the trick.i actually feel better than I expected. I had my home care nurse come on tues and she said I look great. Guess I'm a quick healer. The only annoying thing is some numbness in my upper inner thighs that my surgical team said is from removing lymph nodes and some nerve compression during surgery.

Now I'm going stir crazy resting at home. I've been on a cooking craze the past 3 days. I think I love fall cooking and baking. I've made a yummy pasta with baby Bella mushrooms in a vegan sauce, vegetarian stuffed peppers, and tomorrow fresh Roma tomato sauce that you make raw without cooking.

What are your fav fall dishes to cook or bake

mkn86,

do you mean like the cells from your tumor leaking into your tissues? I asked about this too. My onco said to feel the lump and if it feels like soft jello, mushy, that it could be that the tumor is leaking out. You might want to get it checked out. There are no silly questions when it comes to your concerns or questions.

I was very worried that after my first chemo my tumor actually grew and it hurt a bit. My doctor made an appt and checked it out, remeasured it and reassured me it was ok. So if you ever have questions or concerns just call!

hope this helps.

Hello to everyone

Shopgal so sorry for everything you are going through. I am happy the surgery went well and you jumped right to cooking. I have been reading things on and off. Nice to see Val, Meadow, Vid and hear some things from Annie and anyone I forgot to mention.

A little updated from mom. She is done with radiation next appointment is Novemer. She is back to Italy cooking pasta and making pizza. She is a good cook. She feels great so far and I am hoping she continues like that. The skin from radiation is almost back to normal and she is ready for her 2 weeks vacation to the sea in couple of days.

At our last appoitment doctor said there will be no blood work or scan at all. This was a surprise knowing the advanced stage mom was . He said only physical exam and than if there are symptoms they will do a scan. Is this what some of you experince as well? It is kind of scary they dont do anything and just wait. I want to be proactive and if it come back get it early.

Love to all

Cristina

thank you makeuplover. I had another consultation with my MO last thursday and well... that resulted in being given chemo on the day itself. which is a relief for me. I am officially killing more cancer cells as i type this.

it's day 4 today since chemo session 1. :

LovemyVizsla,

I had PT/massage for cording in my right arm. It was uncomfortable, but really, really helped.

Good luck.

Trish

Feeling pretty good LovemyVizsla. Thank you for asking. Energy is okay will try to walk for 15 mins later to get endorphins up. i figured if i have the energy to get bored then it's a good sign to do other things like exercise and read books and work a bit.

feeling a bit sore in the tumor area. trying not to keep checking because it's only been 4-5 days and i don't want to worry myself into thinking nothing's "changing".

there's a bit of dry mouth but i drink water and eat oranges throughout the day

If I remember correctly, I went twice a week for about 6 weeks. I also did PT after my mastectomy last year to help with range of motion and had the same therapist. She did give me instructions of things to do at home, but since insurance covered it, I figured I might as well go. The hospital is right down the street from my home and office though, so it's very convenient for me.

Wow, this is the longest stretch I've seen without a post. Hope everyone is out doing something fun.

My physical therapist is new to my cancer center. I don't think she has worked with many breast cancer patients, but I will keep trying the things she showed me to get my lymph fluid moving away from my breast.

mkn, that's great news!! Keep the good work on.