MI Survivors

Hi All from near Flint, MI. 

I had my right mastectomy in January, and started Chemo last month..TAC, and had a 5 day hospital stay with no white blood cells...so i'm on seperate doses... for the next 26 weeks. 

I'm not sure how I found this thread but glad I did

Di 

Hi to all!

So good to hear from so many! And welcome to the newcomers!

Di:  I grew up in Flint and now live about 30 miles from there.......

Nancy:  Yup, I'm walking this year.......year number 5!  My niece just emailed me about the walk and wondered if I was signing all up or if they could do it.I think I'll just send them the info and let them sign theirselves up and then let you know who is who!

Winggirl:  Hey thanks for the picture........looks like most of us spent the afternoon at the bar!!  

Let's do lunch!!!!!!!!!!  The weekend of April 26th is out for me but Saturdays are pretty much free the rest of the time.  Let's throw out some numbers and see what we get!

April 19 or April 20

May 3

May 10

Will any of these dates work for you all?  Lot's of new restaurants in Brighton.......And if we go there, we get to play on the 'turn about' thingy!

The restaurant we went to in Novi last time was really good also!

Hugs to all,

Denise 

Welcome Di53 -How have you been feeling? Hope you can make it to one of our get togethers.

May 3 - DD graduates from CMU. If that date works for everyone else - go for it. I will see you at the walk. Not sure about the "turn about thingy" you really want to challenge my driving skills.

Susie - Thinking of you how did your surgery go?

Nancy - DH and I signed up for the walk. I had my packet shipped to my home. With the soaring gas prices it was worth paying for the shipping since I am so far away. We will pick up WingMan's packet the day of the walk. Is there anything you need help with for the walk?

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the walk.

Hugs

WingGirl

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO

SUSIE LOUUUUUUUUUU TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

dancing with NED, dancing with NED, dancing with NED

and I'm coming to MI in less than a month!! look out Flint, here I come!! ready or not. Gonna try to meet up with Nessie, too!

Nice to see that people live close to here... will try to get to a GTg if i can afford it at that time with chemo every two weeks... and refills needed then most of my money goes for the co-pays and dr appts..

Winggirl - that would be fun

I saw my oncol today.... he said no more Adriamycin.. that its done its job and i'm on to taxol... once a week for 12 weeks    I think i'll move into the chemo lab :P  it will be easier than getting people to drive me in every week, twice (once for taxol, once for neulasta)

Wingirl, I know where Hudson is, can't say I've ever been there.  Yes, I have my treatments at Foote Hospital.  They had a bad reputation before, but things have really changed.  Both surgeries went really well with a great staff and the chemo treatments are very pleasant there.  Beautiful room with lots of windows, big screen tv, extremely comfy chairs, flavored coffee, snacks and a wonderful group of nurses.  Where do you have you treatments at??  Mary

hello, MI survivors, I'm up burning the midnight oil, 3 weeks post TC chemo and starting to feel good again. Anyone on this thread have recommendation for a good PS, I am looking into either the diep or expander/implant in the Fall. I live in the Plymouth/Canton area. Tomorrow looks to be a nice weather day, finally- enjoy all

Welcome Patricia!  I don't know of a PS in the area but someone will be able to guide you............I'm thinking Susielou is from your area and I know she just had surgery for ReCon.

Linda:  I just checked dates that Faith will be in Flint and have already forgot!  I know it's the first week of May and it's during the week.......That would be great if some could meet up! Of course I don't know how much free time she will have while she is here.......................gotta tell you, just received some of her work...........a book, CD and DVD...........she is one talented lady!

Haven't seen or read from to many of you lately..............are we going to try for a lunch in/near Brighton soon................or wait until the t-shirts come in??  You can tell cabin fever has set in.........................I'm ready and waiting for a chance to escape with Friends for a nice lunch!!!

Okay.............later gators!

Neesie 

Patricia, my ps is Daniel Sherbert at West Maple Plastic Surgery in West Bloomfield. He's really great. I've been so pleased with the work he's done so far, and he's just a joy to work with. Before I even met him, I was told he is the gold standard for breast work in this area. Now that I've been working with him, I have to say I think that's true. When I had to go to UM for a 2nd opinion last year, the surgeons there were just fascinated with the work he did when he put in the expander. They were even taking notes and saying they'd have to try his method! I don't have his phone # right here, but you can do an internet search on West maple Plastic Surgery and get the info.

Good luck!!

Linda

Thanks so much Linda- I will make a consultation with him he is in my network

HI to my Michiganders....... yes, I am planning to come to the Flint area for a couple of days to work with the various county wide area  early childhood agencies: Head Start, Special needs etc etc. The first day, Tues May 6th I'll be trotting about the county giving family concerts and there's one scheduled in the evening that I'm hoping nEEsie will bring her G.D. to see me LIVE!! LOL. The second day Wed May 7th is my all-day staff development day that I will deliver to all of the various professionals.

Since I will be VERY eager to get back here to the DD & TWINS (no they are still percolating, and no -- none of us can believe that.... she's now 37 weeks along, at a minimum. Go figure.) I wonder if there's a possibility of meeting somewhere as I drive north on Monday May 5th.

My knowledge of your mitten is pretty limited. Can any body meet for a late lunch on a Monday? Where would be a logical spot driving between Columbus and Flint?

I would LOVE to see ya.... specially since I can't join the Detroit walk.

Guess what? My other DD and her BF are considering doing the 3 day in DC..... as his mom is also a survivor. What are those odds? It made me cry to think that they're investigating the specifics involved. Proud mama. 

I'll watch here for somebody capable of planning, to tell me what to do.

Just a quickie..............Faith, just sent you a pm before I came here.  I'll have to figure out what's between Columbus and Flint...............Do you come north on 23?  If so, you'll be passing right by me..........If not and if others can meet..........we'll find a place!

I really hope to Bring GD to your Concert on the 6th...............let me know where it is and what time it is..............I work that day so DD might have to "tag" along as she will have to bring GD to me!!

Hugs to all of you!

Neesie 

I live 3 or so miles from 23 - I will meet you on the road and follow you anywhere!!!

MWAH!

Ok guys.  I have been awol, you're right!  But honestly, it's been a difficult time for me.  My oldest daughter, 21, is seriously ill.  It is sad when I had a better chance at recovery from my breast cancer than she has right now.  We have been taking up residence at UofM hospital most of this year.  It's been very scary.

It was nice to see so many familiar names still on the MI thread.  How wonderful that you all have stayed around to support one another; makes me feel rather bad for not doing the same.  I still will not be able to post often, but will try to keep in touch. 

The boards look so different!  Geez, it took me a while to find Get Togethers!  They have really updated things since 2004!

Talk with you later, really

Judy B.