Topic: Stop Smoking Support Thread

May 16, 2012 11:15 AM Fierro6 wrote:

Jo, my 4 week mark is today, and that last one is still hanging on, too. Yesterday's output was 48cc.  This morning, after 12 hours, it was 10, so things are looking up.  Here's to both of us getting rid of these STUPID drains ASAP.  It's getting hot outside and the drain hose sticking to my skin and...well, you know.  Everything about it sucks.  BIG time. 

May 16, 2012 08:15 PM JudiH wrote:

Oh Jo, I so sorry to hear you are feeling under the weather!  When will this crap every end, eh?I just want to say to remind yourself that you are "cancer free" and that may be worth the pain .... I know it doesn't count when you are going through this but in the end, it was what I remembered.  I didn't go what you are going through, but my thoughts, prayers and well wishes are with you!  Keep a positive spirit!

May 16, 2012 08:23 PM LadyinBama wrote:

Jo: Did you ask the PS or nurse to tape up where your drain comes out of your body? After mine had been in a while, they were becoming loose. After they taped it up for me, close to my body where it wouldn't move, it felt much better. I had gone in there in such pain, that I was near tears. I told them they HAD to do something! We go through too much other crap to have to walk around in pain. I know it's aggravating. I had my last drain for 6 weeks. Hang in there.

 LisaMarie: Just start over. Slipping and smoking is not the end unless you let it be. Keep fighting!!

Karen: September 1, 6 p.m. Schedule released today, this will be the first Auburn game. Come on September!!!

May 16, 2012 08:25 PM karen333 wrote:

Hey Bama, it's on my calender, YEAH, we had to wait a long time, come on Auburn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 16, 2012 08:56 PM JudiH wrote:

Lisamarie, stay strong!  I'm not familiar with your govenment services but is there not an agency you can turn to?  Is there a cancer centre that you can access to find someone who can assist you until this crap is over?

May 16, 2012 09:27 PM jo1955 wrote:

I am finally able to sit down and post.  Still have the drain - GR!!!  PS thinks Monday will be the day.  Not going to hold my breath. I am not at optimistic as he is but then again he knows what he is doing and I hope he proves me wrong.  I have already cancelled all the Memorial Day weekend plans I had.  Don't want to go if I still have the drain.  If it is not ready all I have to do is call and reschedule.

The pain is from the stitch pulling.  I can't have it taped to my body since I am very tape sensitive.  WIll have to figure out a way to keep it from moving.  Found out the large amount of overnight drainage is because I am lying down and the fluid is pooling and into the drain it goe.  So, I have decided to sleep in the recliner with my feet up and the back as straight as I can and still get some sleep.  At this point, I will do just about whatever I have to so I can get this stupid thing out.  It is 4 weeks today. 

Can't see the bright side of this.  I do keep telling myself this is all going to be worth it in the end.  I really want to get on to the next step.  I have a bit of revision work left to do. 

May 17, 2012 02:57 PM karen333 wrote:

Dear Jo, so hoping the PS is right and Monday is the day that d*&n drain comes out.  I read another post of your's that said the output is lessening, that is such a good sign.  I can't imagine how much it hurts since you are unable to tape it, My mom always had trouble tolerating tape, wherever the tape was, no matter what kind, she would get an angry, painful rash.  Your PS has so much experience with this, he must be fairly certain if not Monday then very soon. Sending love and healing thoughts to a great woman, Karen

May 17, 2012 04:03 PM MaddyMac wrote:

Hi Ladies - I was diagnosed last week and tommorow is my quit date. I successsfully quit for five years (and DUHHH picked it up again!) so I know I can do it. If _I_ can do it, anybody can.

Stay strong.

May 17, 2012 04:24 PM Fierro6 wrote:

Jo-I choose to join you instead of being jeaous.  (my output is up a bit today and I was pouty) but I think I'll just will it to stop.  Hey Jaxson!  STOP!

MaddyMac-I once quit for three years, and started again because I was at a party.  DUH is right!   At least those of us who have done that know that it's possible for us to stop.  :)

May 17, 2012 08:49 PM Galsal wrote:

Greetings to all and it sounds like a great day was had.  Where's our lisamarie?  I can't imagine the stress that woman is under.

May 18, 2012 05:33 AM Galsal wrote:

you didn't butt in Judi...any may jump on this train.  all the best to you!

May 18, 2012 09:08 AM jo1955 wrote:

I have happy to report the level on my last drain is continuing to go down.  It looks like Monday will be the day I finally get it pulled - Yipee!!  It will be almost 5 weeks - that is long enough.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. 

May 18, 2012 10:47 AM jo1955 wrote:

Fierro6 - Thanks!  Hope you get yours out soon.  I see you are starting chemo next week - best of luck to you.  I did not do chemo so I don't know what it is like.

May 18, 2012 11:37 PM JudiH wrote:

Thank you ladies for your kind words and support!  I love being here.  Jo, such wonderful news to hear ... here's to Monday!  Feirro6, I too did not have chemo but as Karen says, it's doable.  I know my Canadian counterparts have all said the same thing!  Keeping chanting that during your treatments.  Quick tip - my Canadian bc comrades have said to keep your finger/toes in ice - I don't know if you know this or it is part of the U.S. treatment but there is a reason for it. Make sure you ask about it!  Best of luck during your treatment!

May 19, 2012 05:33 PM MaddyMac wrote:

You guys rock with all that good quit time! Thank you for the warm welcome.

I was supposed to be quitting yesterday and I flaked out. I went for my MRI, and it turns out I am hideously claustrophobic, something one ought to know by age 48 which I did not. I was so shaky for a couple of hours that I bumped my quit date up to today. Today, I slapped on a patch, and so far so good.

Jo, 2 WEEKS your drains have been in? Gah! I haven't had the kind you have, but I was discharged with one in my back, and they're very uncomfortable. I'm glad you're nearly done.

Karen333, my calming thoughts are swirling gently in your direction. You'll know when they get to you, because they will be nice and cool. I hate biopsy also: both the process and the word. Cancer seems to have a lot of infelicitous language surrounding it.