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reconstruction pain
What is the normal time frame for pain reduction after bi=lateral mastectamies with expanders? I am still having considerable pain after 3 weeks. Thanks
So good to hear from you guys!
Labhuskey, just the fact that you're on Zap #15 and still working shows how truly amazing you are...being low on energy would be a bit of an understatement for me in your position. Keep up the good work! The Lord was reminding me about seasons the other day, the fact is, this is a season of our lives that we may have not chosen, but as I watch how you respond to it, I am inspired.
Maa, I have almost caught up to you, I got a fill the other day and am up to 420 cc...it really didn't hurt this time...allelulia!!!Thank you Jesus!!!! I am so glad that you got good news about the treatment plan, no chemo, no radiation too?, don't know about Tamoxifen, but it sounds like some people go into Menopause...I've already begun a bit, I'M 48 and my family already thinks I'm a bit hormonal(always have been around my period...they say I have hormonal seizures LOL)
I haven't done anything too exciting like a massage, or even a hair color, but I did start back to tutoring and I was ecstatic about that. I have been so low on energy and wasn't sure what the treatment was going to be, so I was holding off. She called me yesterday and I'll have 2 kids, about 3 hours total a day for the next few days. I love the one on one with the kids.
You guys are true survivors, and I agree with Labhusky that my hope is that we will be cancer free going forward! I feel it has definitely drawn me closer to the Lord ...just knowing that He is there to go through it with us, He never leaves us or forsakes us, He is near to the broken hearted, His love never fails, He is a constant help in the time of trouble........etc. , etc.!!!
Blessings to you guys!
Labhuskey, just the fact that you're on Zap #15 and still working shows how truly amazing you are...being low on energy would be a bit of an understatement for me in your position. Keep up the good work! The Lord was reminding me about seasons the other day, the fact is, this is a season of our lives that we may have not chosen, but as I watch how you respond to it, I am inspired.
Maa, I have almost caught up to you, I got a fill the other day and am up to 420 cc...it really didn't hurt this time...allelulia!!!Thank you Jesus!!!! I am so glad that you got good news about the treatment plan, no chemo, no radiation too?, don't know about Tamoxifen, but it sounds like some people go into Menopause...I've already begun a bit, I'M 48 and my family already thinks I'm a bit hormonal(always have been around my period...they say I have hormonal seizures LOL)
I haven't done anything too exciting like a massage, or even a hair color, but I did start back to tutoring and I was ecstatic about that. I have been so low on energy and wasn't sure what the treatment was going to be, so I was holding off. She called me yesterday and I'll have 2 kids, about 3 hours total a day for the next few days. I love the one on one with the kids.
You guys are true survivors, and I agree with Labhusky that my hope is that we will be cancer free going forward! I feel it has definitely drawn me closer to the Lord ...just knowing that He is there to go through it with us, He never leaves us or forsakes us, He is near to the broken hearted, His love never fails, He is a constant help in the time of trouble........etc. , etc.!!!
Blessings to you guys!
Hi Everybody,
I have been so busy and sick. Yes, I came down with an ear/sinus infection a couple of weeks ago this coming Saturday. I went to the Dr and got an antibiotic. It was one of those that you take 2 pills once a day for 3 days and thats it. I am still sniffling a little but Im not nearly as bad as I was.
It looks like Im the only "glow girl" here, and tomorrow I go for zap #15. I do get a little more tired now, especially in the afternoon at work. My skin is a little pink and I can get a little pain here and there but it doesnt last too long. I think the only reason I can do this is because a good friend went thru the exact same thing about 3 years ago.
So maa, you are going to actually take Tamoxifen? I really doubt if I will. I had DCIS which some people debate whether its pre-cancer or cancer. They treat it like cancer. DCIS is one of those that isnt life threatening cause its in the very early stages and hadnt figured out how to grow out of its cocoon and get invasive yet. Talk about a mixed blessing. I do say Thank You to God every day.
I did finally join the YMCA like I said I would on the 11th because they waived the joining fee of $100. That way, its just $37 a month. I figure when I get a little stronger I will go and try different classes to see what fits me. I do want a personal trainer and of course thats going to cost a little extra. I havent been walking for a month because of that darn twisted ankle around thanksgiving and my lovely cold of late. I am hoping this weekend I will get out and walk. I feel Im ready and if I dont become klutzy I should be fine.
I need to do a little shopping but I dont have that much to get. I havent even put a tree up. Been too busy I guess.
Ive got to say, that while none of us liked the diagnosis of cancer, it seems that we are gaining the upper hand around the holidays and not just learning about it now. I feel bad for the ones getting diagnosis this time of year.
Is anyone tired of the color pink? That used to be me. Pink sweaters, pink key ring, such a pink girl, then I get diagnosed. Now I kind of dont like it. I dont have a favorite color so much anymore. Maybe I will grow out of that after awhile but right now, ughhh. I read a link of the different colored ribbons they have for different diseases. Brown is colon cancer. Isnt that gross?
Well, I feel like Im getting a little loopy and silly. Maybe its the Rads Brain thats kicking in. I do notice myself not being as sharp as I was and that can be a side effect. Theirs "rad rage" too but havent gotten there yet.
Tammie, mid January you will have finished treatment. Sounds like you're close to my target date of 1-11-08. Thats wonderful and the end is in sight. WE DID IT, WE ALL DID IT!!!!
I pray it never comes back to any of us EVER!!!! I have to say, thats my new fear. People say it gets better as you go along but I havent been far enough along yet.
Maa, what did your oncologist say the odds were with and without Tamoxifen?
tbelle I reall hope you're doing great!!! Its too bad we all dont live close by to each other. I feel like you are all sisters to me. I never had a sister and was older sister to a dumb brother which is no fun. He was all take and no give and still is to this day.
I have thought of all of you alot and got the energy to write to you. I think the fatigue is worse at work than when Im not there which makes sense. Plus, I should wear glasses at work and dont so theirs eyestrain too. Got some stories to tell you about the people at work I come in contact with next time I check in.
Carol
I have been so busy and sick. Yes, I came down with an ear/sinus infection a couple of weeks ago this coming Saturday. I went to the Dr and got an antibiotic. It was one of those that you take 2 pills once a day for 3 days and thats it. I am still sniffling a little but Im not nearly as bad as I was.
It looks like Im the only "glow girl" here, and tomorrow I go for zap #15. I do get a little more tired now, especially in the afternoon at work. My skin is a little pink and I can get a little pain here and there but it doesnt last too long. I think the only reason I can do this is because a good friend went thru the exact same thing about 3 years ago.
So maa, you are going to actually take Tamoxifen? I really doubt if I will. I had DCIS which some people debate whether its pre-cancer or cancer. They treat it like cancer. DCIS is one of those that isnt life threatening cause its in the very early stages and hadnt figured out how to grow out of its cocoon and get invasive yet. Talk about a mixed blessing. I do say Thank You to God every day.
I did finally join the YMCA like I said I would on the 11th because they waived the joining fee of $100. That way, its just $37 a month. I figure when I get a little stronger I will go and try different classes to see what fits me. I do want a personal trainer and of course thats going to cost a little extra. I havent been walking for a month because of that darn twisted ankle around thanksgiving and my lovely cold of late. I am hoping this weekend I will get out and walk. I feel Im ready and if I dont become klutzy I should be fine.
I need to do a little shopping but I dont have that much to get. I havent even put a tree up. Been too busy I guess.
Ive got to say, that while none of us liked the diagnosis of cancer, it seems that we are gaining the upper hand around the holidays and not just learning about it now. I feel bad for the ones getting diagnosis this time of year.
Is anyone tired of the color pink? That used to be me. Pink sweaters, pink key ring, such a pink girl, then I get diagnosed. Now I kind of dont like it. I dont have a favorite color so much anymore. Maybe I will grow out of that after awhile but right now, ughhh. I read a link of the different colored ribbons they have for different diseases. Brown is colon cancer. Isnt that gross?
Well, I feel like Im getting a little loopy and silly. Maybe its the Rads Brain thats kicking in. I do notice myself not being as sharp as I was and that can be a side effect. Theirs "rad rage" too but havent gotten there yet.
Tammie, mid January you will have finished treatment. Sounds like you're close to my target date of 1-11-08. Thats wonderful and the end is in sight. WE DID IT, WE ALL DID IT!!!!
I pray it never comes back to any of us EVER!!!! I have to say, thats my new fear. People say it gets better as you go along but I havent been far enough along yet.
Maa, what did your oncologist say the odds were with and without Tamoxifen?
tbelle I reall hope you're doing great!!! Its too bad we all dont live close by to each other. I feel like you are all sisters to me. I never had a sister and was older sister to a dumb brother which is no fun. He was all take and no give and still is to this day.
I have thought of all of you alot and got the energy to write to you. I think the fatigue is worse at work than when Im not there which makes sense. Plus, I should wear glasses at work and dont so theirs eyestrain too. Got some stories to tell you about the people at work I come in contact with next time I check in.
Carol
Been very busy. Yesterday went to onocologist. With my type of cancer in situ and invasive ductal carcinoma and grades and PR & ER + but Her2 neg. they did an oncotype test and determined I have a low recurance score of 6% recurrance. The doctor said out of 100 people 6 people would benefit from chemotherapy and out of 100 people who got chemotherapy 1 person would develop leukemia from the chemotherapy. Without the test they would have had me do chemotherapy but with the test they determined that I do not need chemotherapy. I will go on the tamoxifen.
I have had 450 cc in my breast implant. I was a b cup before and don't want to be dragging around more than I have to. I will go to my plastic surgeon in Jan. and talk about a lift in the right breast and a small implant to match the girls up. After 4 kids the girls were quite droopy. I have friends who think I am nuts to mess with the right but they are not the ones looking into the mirror. I would like the girls to be side by side.
I haven't posted because I am totally ready for Christmas. (My friends hate me and I love it!!!! HA!) This is the first year I am totally done at this point.
Snowtree I think of you often and pray for you often! take care.
Labhusky - glad things are going better.
Snowtree you'll like this I was talking to my good friend and said can you believe it when Christ comes (rapture) I will go to heaven and my implant will be left behind! Won't that be funny! Hey where did she go and there will be my clothes and an implant! At least I think; they really didn't write about that in the Left Behind Series.
T-belle what are you doing for yourself as a treat? My massage was good but I really missed the deep tissue massage which she couldn't do.
Hope all have a really good Christmas - will post and let you know how the tamoxifen goes. Really good to hear from you all. I checked the posts last week and not many posted glad to see you all posting again. Take care and God bless.
I have had 450 cc in my breast implant. I was a b cup before and don't want to be dragging around more than I have to. I will go to my plastic surgeon in Jan. and talk about a lift in the right breast and a small implant to match the girls up. After 4 kids the girls were quite droopy. I have friends who think I am nuts to mess with the right but they are not the ones looking into the mirror. I would like the girls to be side by side.
I haven't posted because I am totally ready for Christmas. (My friends hate me and I love it!!!! HA!) This is the first year I am totally done at this point.
Snowtree I think of you often and pray for you often! take care.
Labhusky - glad things are going better.
Snowtree you'll like this I was talking to my good friend and said can you believe it when Christ comes (rapture) I will go to heaven and my implant will be left behind! Won't that be funny! Hey where did she go and there will be my clothes and an implant! At least I think; they really didn't write about that in the Left Behind Series.
T-belle what are you doing for yourself as a treat? My massage was good but I really missed the deep tissue massage which she couldn't do.
Hope all have a really good Christmas - will post and let you know how the tamoxifen goes. Really good to hear from you all. I checked the posts last week and not many posted glad to see you all posting again. Take care and God bless.
I have been thinking about you gals this week, hoping that your treatments are going well. You guys are a blessing, and I miss hearing from you. Write and let me know how things are going.
Please, don't write me back, because I might not be able to answer you and I don't want you to get mad.
t-belle you sound like such a sweet lady, you come across that way, and Lubhusky, well, I know you are sweet from before, so. You ladies are going through so much, and then again, you are fighters and winners in a great battle called the letter "C". I am amazed that your Spirits are up and I am glad for that, I wish you both the best in your journey. I can feel your enthusiasm through your writings, I understand that you can be down and sad sometimes, but then again, who doesn't. I remember Joy Girl, how sweet she is and enthusiastic as well, I miss her, she was and is a great woman, I wonder where she is and what she is doing at the present moment, hopefully dancing and sprinkling her happiness on the world. I miss maa, she is adorable, I wish the best to all of you. I will be back every so often, but not often, because I don't have access to the computer like I did before, my children have lots of homework and I have my daughter back from Iraq, and I have a puppy (a toy yorkie), I love her, specially when she does her butt walk, is hillarious, she wants to eat all the time, I mean she eats non stop if you let her. About my daughter, well, she has to go back to Iraq this week, because of personal issues (I am not allowed to talk about it), but is making me a little crazy, not to say completely insane. God works in mysterious ways, when you think something is bad it turns out to be for your own good, I mean He closes doors, but opens new ones, and those new ones are the ones that can bring us happiness at the end, everyone struggles in life, we are like babies trying to get up, but everytime we fall, but like babies we should try to get up over and over again. Well, enough of these, I wish both of you well. A friend in Christ, snowtree.
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