wondering7

Thanks Linda54 . I tried no Tylenol so far today and my brain is coming back. I have to be careful with my back as the tailbone is sore probably from the tummy tuck so I lurch around the house and lean over a lot, and standing for long times is hard.

And Sprtwareor, thanks for putting me on the Oct. list, it makes me feel like I had some company, part of that darned old endurance test that we are on. I am thinking of looking in my closet to see what outfits I can pull together. At least my left arm reaches up since I had the SNB in May. I painted my toenails for the doctor visit Tuesday since I am in FLA and my breast JP fell out from me bending down on the lawn chair!!!

Keep on fighting and smiling and lifting spirits!!

wondering7

Hi

 I don't. I am in Florida. The best I can offer you at this moment is to try to calm down because it helps you to think better. Also get some exercise to burn off the anxiety or go to the movies. I have just finished a mastectomy and breast reconstruction at 58 and did chemo over the summer. It has been an endurance test of a year. The strangers on this site are probably the most honest women you can talk to and there are lots of us all wondering why us? And how do I proceed? The good news is that you are on your way to be taken care of and yes it may take over your year so at least realize that and understand you can do this. You can fight. I did and I am glad I did. So is my husband and 19 year old son. It seems cancer is not just for old people anymore. It is a not a them problem but an us problem. I am also an aquarian and saw my year pass by once I knew . Don't blame yourself, just open your mind up to the possibilities that you will continue to go on the right path. Be strong. Get angry. Fight back. You can do this. And the doctors want to help you very much. They care. I have met a lot of great doctors and medical staff this year who saved me and that makes them feel good. Relax, accept , listen, talk, take action, survive! You could ask the medical staff or American Cancer Society about support groups or just google your area. That would be the starting point and good luck and God Bless You.

wondering7

Hi everyone,

 I had my mastecomy yesterday and am home now.Pain is holding under darvacet and I am resting easy but can walk.Little pillow under arm is nice. I did not have the DIEP because it got to be too late  in the afternoon so It is rescheduled for this wed at 9:30am, so I am taking it easy until then watching for changes and temps.

My spirits are good, my doctors are very kind, so I will feel okay for part two. I will let you know how it goes.

Last week I bought a large sit up pillow with side arms at bed bath and beyond for $10 and it holds my back weight on the bed or couch or lounge chair and I can cushion it with other pillows. A mastectomy friend told me that one. I also bought some soft low rise velour pants that you can roll at the hip in case that works under the scars and a velor sweatsuit at Penney's for 2 for 1 sale. I also went to the Salvation army and bought 3 pr of large oversized pants with soft elastic for $6 to accomodate drain space. I have an old lanyard for hooking on drains. I have 2 old lady zipper front housedresses from wal-mart for $10 each for roominess and in case they get dirty,and slip on shoes. I have some large oversized shirts to hide drains and swollen tummies I have my tinkerbell pin, a tv crossword puzzle book and a copy of Patty Boyd's memoirs of George Harrison and Eric Clapton. Hope those ideas help some of you to cope. Won't really know until I do it so I will let you know after Hallowe'en!! But I am here until Tuesday pm.

wondering7

Hi Sprtwareor.

 My date is October 24 for a left breast mastectomy and a DIEP. I am not dwelling on it this week only getting myself organized. I have confidence in my doctors, have boosted my Vitamin C as the surgeon requested and am focusing on good nutrition and enough sleep so I can be in good form. I understand that the first 24-48 hours are critical for the DIEP so I will be asking friends and family to talk to my husband and let me rest during that period as I will be recuperating for 4-6 weeks? there will be lots of time to talk. And I am telling everyone to think positive thoughts, as I do for all of you.

wondering7

Hi

 I will be joining you all soon. I had a lumpectomy but I am grade 3 with negative SNB but too invasive to worry about leaving in there. I am going for left breast  mascetomy only since I am clear everywhere else. Should I be worried about the right breast? The PS said he could do a DIEP. This will probably happen in October. I have confidence in my surgeons but who knows how to predict the future.

wondering7

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You go girls!!

W7

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My doctor gave me a script for Claritin but I did not use it. I take tylenol for the ache and temperature. This was a long slow weekend for me on Neulasta. One more round in late July!!W7

Just had #3 chemo July 1 and Neulasta July 3. Was okay for July 4, had some energy but today I will probably be around the house giving myself a chance to get recharged. It takes a few days to bounce back but I am giving in to it and am trying to focus on nutrition and long term goals and positive thoughts. Hope you can feel the vube!!!!W7

  Going in for round 3 on July 1 and neulasta July3. That is my holiday weekend!! Oh well, I can sit in a car and be driven to fireworks.!! W7