Update

[Noelle04]

Well, it's been nearly 3 months since my mastectomy (already!  Time flies when you're having...fun?) and things are going great.  I had my last fill in my tissue expanders at the end of August, and on October 24, exactly 4 months from my mastectomy date, I'll have my exchange surgery where these darn tissue expanders will be replaced with implants.

I have had A LOT of fatigue lately, and it could be several things:  a.) I don't sleep well with these expanders; b.) I've been running quite a bit; c.) something autoimmune is triggered again.  I mentioned that I had a thyroid nodule so that could be something causing the fatigue as well. I saw my rheumy on Tuesday and he sent me for some lab work, so I'm just waiting...

Other than that, things are going great. I continue to check this forum.

Just keep truckin' ladies.  Remember there is light at the end of the tunnel.  

Noelle

[Red11483]

I am so happy for u getting this all done and beginning to feel better. you have so much strength and courage. Keep us updated on the next surgery and how you are feeling.
Nicole

[JoJo45]

Hi there Noelle -

So wonderful to hear you doing so well.

You are such an inspiration, having conquered this disease in such a graceful and thoughtful way and taking the time to also offer others encouragement and information  all the way along, while you yourself were struggling with all of the challenges, mental, physical and emotional, which GM can bring - anyway, you already know how highly I think of you.  

And now you have some bouncy new breasts coming - Yippee!  Couldn't be happier for you.

Thanks for all you have added here and I wish the best as always.

I hope you know how strong and special you truly are...what a hurdle to overcome - so many of the women here inspire me.

Jo