Topic: So here's the scoop about me this week coming...ughh.
- Posted on: Jun 22, 2009 06:27 pm
Posts: 1,389
Hey ladies....
I know I've been a bit quiet here lately, I just seem to not have any extra time on my hands lately...I'm having more surgery on this Friday coming...tried to avoid it at all costs but it seems to be the logical answer at this point...Finally having my ovaries and tubes removed..not sure about the uterus yet (waiting to hear what test results showed)..and probably won't know that until I wake up....Had all my pre-op stuff done last week, and had to go and give my own blood ahead of time just in case...yep, just in case I bleed to near death as I usually do with surgery...They weren't really sure they should take two bags of blood the other day, iron was only at 12.5..so the second bag may not be able to be used, if the iron shows to low anyway..Won't know that until the hospital either...Hoping to not have to use it either way...but some of you may remember, I tend to bleed ( for no reason --other than I pump my blood very hard and very fast)...That would be why I tried to avoid the surgery in the first place, and put up with having lupron for over 3 1/2 yrs.....BUT...last scans showed some slight change in the nodules in my lungs...nothing much but still change, meaning that the estrogen just isn't stopping enough...After all those shots one would think I'd be done with estrogen...Only thing we could think of was to get them out finally, oh and start on the tykerb...which has been horrible..down to 2 pills a day instead of 4 because of the side effects...I've had a few days off of the tykerb because of the surgery, and my body feels so much better off than on....
In general I feel kind of crappy since giving my blood the other day, not sure if the iron is just too low, I have black and blue marks all over the place....Seeing my oncologist tomorrow, see what he has to say...Oh...forgot to mention that they sent me for my first bone density test before the surgery, and of course the lupron and probably all the other drugs has put me into osteopenia....Fracture risk moderate for spine, hips and femur...hmmm.....so after all of this we have to address that part of it...I'm sure my bones would be much worse off if my estrogen hadn't been so high..It's all such a vicious cycle...I'd like to get off this merry go round for a bit, but I guess that's not really the option I want.....
Say an extra pray for me tonight that I have any easy surgery, but then again I figure if I don't wake up from surgery I probably don't even know it..huh ???? Surgery is Friday, my birthday Sat. what the heck was I I thinking when I planned this..??? Oh I know, July starts the beginning of the year with all the new deductibles and co-pays, amazing the things we try to keep straight...and save a few bucks...I'll keep you all up-dated on my results, hey I wonder how much the ovaries and tubes weigh ??? I could be lighter when I get done, dropping a few pounds...Hmmm Take Care KLynn....xoxox
Dx , Stage IV, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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TenderIsOur… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,341 |
Jun 22, 2009 06:44 pm
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
Good thoughts coming your way, Klynn for Friday and an uneventful recovery. Heck if they can, maybe they might include the uterus: one less hormone sensitive organ in the event estradiol or Tamoxifen or other uterine stimulating hormonal are tried again in the future. I find it appalling that we sequence our life around insurance calenders, new deductible or copays. What cancer patient hasn't found them selecting therapy on the basis of this? Very few is my guess. A public/single payer option might allow a change in this, I don't know. But it sure might offer more insurance too to the many breast cancer patients who struggle with no insurance, donut holes, and high deductibles/copays. Happy Birthday in advance! Tender It cannot be emphasized too strongly that treatment of each patient is a highly individualized matter. (FDA-approved labeling for warfarin (Coumadin) NDA 9-218/5-105)
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christine52… Joined: May 2006 Posts: 56 |
Jun 22, 2009 07:37 pm, edited Jun 22, 2009 07:37 PM
by christine52
christine52 wrote:
KLynn Hear is hoping and praying that all goes as well as it could on friday. Sorry you have to deal with all this but I know you're strong enough. Take care of you Christine |
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Fitztwins Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,731 |
Jun 22, 2009 07:51 pm
Fitztwins wrote:
prayers coming your way. I had a hyster with Ooph, it was a breeze. Hang in.. Wash away my troubles, wash away my pain, with the rain of shambala
Dx 12/12/2004, IDC, Stage IV, Grade 2, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Reneepals Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,155 |
Jun 22, 2009 08:08 pm
Reneepals wrote:
klynn, All my prayers coming your way for an easy surgery and no need for use of the blood. God bless yound keep you safe. Renee
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joaniji Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 276 |
Jun 22, 2009 08:59 pm
joaniji wrote:
Klynn, Many warm and positive wishes for an easy surgery and a restful and smooth recovery. I hope that your blood is not needed! I too am about to have a hysterectomy. Although surgery is not fun, that Lupron is a pain in the a--!! No more hormones - YEAH!! Gosh, what a weird thing to be saying.. Glad to read that you have a sense of humor, I am sure that is a reflection of a positive attitude. Wonderful. I am wishing you the best and a very happy birthday. May it be the beginning of a year filled with contentment, peace and stable health. joani
Dx 1/1/2009, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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lovinmomma Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,211 |
Jun 22, 2009 09:22 pm
lovinmomma wrote:
Praying for you and cannot wait to hear how GOOD things went for you. Kimberly 42 yo fighter Double mx 5/11/09 without reconstruction
Dx 10/1/2008, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 26/26 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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candie1971 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,999 |
Jun 22, 2009 09:48 pm
candie1971 wrote:
Klynn, I wish the best for you for your surgery. Hopefully, you won't need the blood. I also wish you a speedy recovery and a wonderful birthday!! You will be in my prayers and I will be praying for your surgical team also. All your bc sisters will be there with you. It will be crowded in the operating room but we will squeeze in with all the good vibes,hugs and prayers that you need. It is true about scheduling the things we do.In 2007 I scheduled my colonoscopy for Dec.cause by then I met my deductible and it was all paid for.Just like this year I need to have veins out in my legs..gotta wait til end of year so it is fully covered. The United States of America and our health care s%%ks!!! God bless you ,Klynn, hugs and prayers, Candie Good friends are like stars....you don't always see them but you know they are always there.
Dx 5/26/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Heidi_Ho Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 209 |
Jun 22, 2009 09:58 pm
Heidi_Ho wrote:
Klynn, You do have a terrific sense of humor. I have become a big believer in one's attitude really determining their quality of life. I wish you a successful and easy procedure this Friday. HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Best, Heidi Dx 3/5/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER-/PR- |
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JeninMichig… Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 477 |
Jun 22, 2009 11:29 pm
JeninMichigan wrote:
Klynn Wishing you the best on your surgery. I hope it is uneventful. Probably a good idea to yank those ovaries ..darn it!! I don't blame you for avoiding it though. I am on Tykerb have been doing 1000 mg a day since January. I am getting very tired of it though. I swear I have no finger prints left. I usually have bandaids on 4 or 5 fingers every day. Not to mention the Tykerb Trots and the Tykerb zits. Keeping you in my prayers. Happy Birthday to you early. I suggest you do your birthay celebrating a few days early this year. Unless the hospital is willing to put something festive in your IV. Jennifer Dx 2/22/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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konakat Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,613 |
Jun 22, 2009 11:45 pm
konakat wrote:
I hope it's an easy surgery, that it bores the surgeon with how routine it is. Then you go home the same day and wake up Saturday to a big birthday cake! Now that would be nice. I'll be thinking of you. Elizabeth Elizabeth's Mantra: When in doubt, eat cake.
Dx 5/2007, ILC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 13/19 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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raro Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 151 |
Jun 23, 2009 12:03 am
raro wrote:
KLynn, you'd think having to deal with cancer, we would all deserve that things like surgery should go smoothly, huh? Well, I will certainly add an extra prayer for you that both the surgery and the recovery will go smoothly and quickly. And happy birthday, too! |
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ElaineD Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 979 |
Jun 23, 2009 02:57 am
ElaineD wrote:
Hope you get an early birthday pressie in the shape of uncomplicated and straightforward surgery, and that you'll soon be home-feeling much better,x Dx 11/4/2007, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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NanaOfTen Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 190 |
Jun 23, 2009 03:18 am
NanaOfTen wrote:
Klynn, praying all goes well with your surgery. Have a great birthday and know you'll have many more. Gentle hugs for a speedy, safe recovery. We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face ... we must do that which we think we cannot. Eleanor Roosevelt
Dx 1/6/2009, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/8 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,618 |
Jun 23, 2009 03:44 am
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
Oh, sweet sister, I am sending good thoughts and gentle prayers. You sounded so frustrated throughout your post, but you ended with your usual spunk and humor (which made me feel better, at least!). Please do keep us updated when you are able, and know that we are all thinking of you. Love and prayers, Deb "And if it turns out it's over too fast, I'll make every last moment last"
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 23, 2009 07:25 am
Sharon51 wrote:
Lynn!!! Sending prayers your way. What a time you have had. I hope Friday gets by uneventfully. Gentlest of hugs. |
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dreamwriter… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,587 |
Jun 23, 2009 01:23 pm
dreamwriter wrote:
I'll be thinking of you-ou-ou Laugh until it really IS funny.
Dx 12/20/2005, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, 18/18 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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RobinWendy Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,283 |
Jun 23, 2009 02:26 pm
RobinWendy wrote:
Hoping surgery is routine, routine, routine and that you don't need any transfusions!!! Happy Birthday... I know you will be here to see it!!! Robin dx Stage II primary BC in Jan. 2001;dx with DCIS on other breast in Jan. 2003; dx with mets to lungs in Jan. 2004 (What's up with me and January, anyway?)
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VickiG Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 535 |
Jun 23, 2009 03:12 pm
VickiG wrote:
Wishing you an easy, uneventful surgery & a very happy birthday! Hang in there! Vicki
Dx 6/9/2007, IDC, , Stage IV, Grade 3, 10/14 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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KLynn Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,389 |
Jun 23, 2009 07:55 pm
KLynn wrote:
Thanks so much everyone...one of my other friends from here called me peevish...hmmm guess so..I think she is right...quite testy...... lol.... Heres the latest up date, went to onc. today for yet another clearance, and he didn't like the fact that I feel so crappy, and that I 'm black and blue all over, and my hemoglobin was 10.2 hmmmm. So off to the hospital for more blood tests, looking for something with my platelets and timing..may have to treat me with something first before surgery, or said something about surgeon having the right stuff in the or.OR....great....I'm getting the feeling that surgery may be pushed back...Or they could just give me back my blood and leave me alone.....I have a headache, and shortness of breath, I think all from low counts... Thanks for the early Birthday wishes....KLynn talk to you all soon..xo How lucky I was to have known someone, that was so hard to say goodbye to....
Dx , Stage IV, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Jenniferz Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 422 |
Jun 23, 2009 07:59 pm
Jenniferz wrote:
Another one chiming in with birthday wishes and prayers, KLynn. A little late, but oh, well...I do try!! Many hugs and healing thoughts, Jennifer No chemo, no rads...just Femara for the next 3 years.
Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 3, 0/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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getwell Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 316 |
Jun 23, 2009 08:31 pm
getwell wrote:
Lynn, You need a break girl. Hope all that blood stuff is figured out and you have a Happy Birthday!! Love and Hugs |
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pinkisit041… Joined: May 2007 Posts: 83 |
Jun 23, 2009 10:23 pm
pinkisit0415 wrote:
KLynn, sending you strong vibes for Strenght, Health , easy surgery and A Great B' day Hugs, Pink :)
LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH
Dx 5/13/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIb, 3/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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meima Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 |
Jun 24, 2009 04:22 pm
meima wrote:
Prayers and best wishes for a successful, uneventful surgery. Meima Dx 8/31/2006, Stage IV, / nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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nellski Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 38 |
Jun 24, 2009 04:34 pm
nellski wrote:
Good Luck and Happy Birthday.... Are they doing the surgery laproscopically? 1. DX 9/01 IDC St IIIa Bil. M. Chemo/Rad 4/9 nodes ER/PR+ HER- 2. DX 2/09 St. IV Bones/Liver/Lymphnodes ER/PR/HER -
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saint Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,839 |
Jun 24, 2009 04:47 pm
saint wrote:
HUGS KLynn! I hear ya on all counts!!!! As Roseanne Roseanna Danna always says, "If it's not one thing it's another!" Hugs & prayers for your upcoming procedure! I just went thru a bit of blood count hell myself & all your symptoms were mine! Big healing hugs to you! Take care of you, hon! The sx should be after you feel better! Happy Bird-day to ewe! Be well & stay strong, sista! Life is not about waiting for the storms to end, but learning to dance in the rain! Orig dx Nov '00 stg1 gr3 0/27 pos nodes er/pr+ her2- mets dx apr '04 eyes & bones new dx jan '07 lung
Dx ILC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/27 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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virginiamom… Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 118 |
Jun 24, 2009 08:07 pm
virginiamom wrote:
Praying for an easy surgery and a smooth recovery for you. ((((HUGS)))) Dx 3/2009, IDC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, / nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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KellyC Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 785 |
Jun 25, 2009 04:56 pm
KellyC wrote:
Will be thinking of you my friend ((((((((KLynn)))))))))))) Luv ya girl!! Only a phone call away if ya need me. xoxo Kel If life hands you a lemon, stuff your bra with it!
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 25, 2009 05:06 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
Lynn..........prayers and hugs........ |
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LisaSDCA Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,246 |
Jun 25, 2009 08:59 pm
LisaSDCA wrote:
All the best wishes for your surgeon's skillfull scalpel in the morning, so you can get out of there post-haste and start your Birthday CELEBRATION! Lisa Stage IV mets to brain 11/2008
Dx 1/24/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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heatherpalm… Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,779 |
Jun 25, 2009 09:31 pm
heatherpalmerton wrote:
KLynn, sending you many gentle hugs. Happy Birthday to you, may it be relaxing for you as you recover. I Had the tubes and ovaries taken this past winter. I must say it wasn't to bad. It helps when you had a good looking surgeon. Heather HEATHER PALMERTON
Dx 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
