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Re: BREAST IMPLANT SIZING 101
I have been following here for the last month or two leading up to my exchange that was 8/24. I had posted on another thread and someone suggested I post here. Whippetmom I welcome your input. I know I am early out of exchange and I'm seeing that quite a few of you have been uphappy early on so I am wondering how much of my unhappiness is actually psychological. I was expanded to 475 ccs after my bmx in march, I had mentor 500cc Hp silicone implants placed and am not happy. For my size ( 5'2, 125lbs), both my te's and the implant projection are fine.... not really unhappy with that aspect as both are larger than what I had previously. I have noticeable ripples/waves when I raise my arms on both breasts straight down the middle. Ive had areas where I can see and feel the edge of the implant poking out.....the latest area has moved right under by incision on the right. On the left I can literally run my finger on the outline of my breast and watch almost like an air bubble move along the outline......strange but true! When I went for my post op my bs seemed pleased however some of the poking areas ( the one that has moved to under the incision hadn't appeared yet and rippling wasn't that noticeable....or I hadn't noticed it yet). My ps said all was fine. I am however still on the fence about it all. It hasn't quite been 2 weeks yet but several times between the itchiness I cant scratch, the feeling of being poked with a hot poker from the inside out.....and visually not being happy....if I could, I would rip them off myself!
So I guess my question(s) is.... will the ripples go away once they settle some, or will it get worse? Will it always feel like I have a foreign object in my body? And how soon is too soon to be thinking about trying/wanting to fix it. (I know it takes awhile for things to settle) I guess my fear is that although I trust my ps, she intimidates me to the point where although she listens she also looks at me with a what do you expect attitude or tells me its all normal. I am not ungrateful and I'm just glad the Bc is gone but I'm feeling like I'm just going to have to accept what ever outcome I get. I guess I feel ungrateful when I express my unhappiness like I really don't have a choice. Any and all input gladly welcomed.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
betrayal
Re: Bone Mets Thread
@jen1 This doesn't seem right to me at all. I have a nuclear bone scan and a CT scan every 3-4 months, and that is the standard of care here in the US. I don't get this. Tumor markers are not always reliable. Can you seek a second opinion at a major cancer center?
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Decided to add an air fryer to my kitchen set up, a smaller one, not expensive at all, would allow me to heat up things all at the same time I think. I am also thinking of the ability to cook from frozen which would be good. Arrives on Sunday. This is my Christmas gift to myself and it is not overly expensive as it is small for a single person.
Re: Elacestrant (ORSERDU)
Really weird…my tumor markers continue to climb even though the scan I just had showed the lesions in my liver are shrinking or are gone and the ones on my bones are not active and haven't been for many months. I'll accept the scan info. Tumor markers for me have never been too reliable. My first MO didn't use them at all. My brain scan showed no metastatic activity at all. I guess at this point we just wait to see if something happens. I haven't heard from my MO yet although her PA responded that my other labs looked stable. My TMs weren't in yet when she messaged me.
Re: Bone Mets Thread
@norah2024 I guess I'd wait until after the biopsy to see where you're at with future treatment possibilities. It seems some people do get pretty extended periods on ENhertu before progression, but there are lots of other options available depending on the vulnerabilities your cancer is exploiting. At least you now have an answer to the rising tumor markers and can move to something that works.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
We are booking PR for next week. To save $500 or more we’ll be flying out of Fort Lauderdale - an hour and a half from home.
In addition to $ savings, Fort Myers has no direct flights either, we’d need to fly way north and add 4-8 hours on to a short trip.
Hotels charging up to 22% for resort fees, some hotels are next to the airport to boot, or landlocked near the major highway.
SO trying to work deals on points etc… I’m done, just book something on the beach.
Martyccrn, sorry you had to join the group. We chatter on just about everything under the sun. Ask away and one of us may know the answers. Some of these ladies were nurses too.
Reader, the desserts looked great.
Betrayal, the luminaries sound great. Post a picture once they’re up if you can.
Chris, it sounds very cold where you are! Keep warm.
Bloodwork was easy, the tech was very good. I ate my Cliff bar and sipped my seltzer as I left. No results yet. It was 53 and felt 43 this morning as I left.
I’m heading back outside to get some sun and read my book. Enjoy your day ladies!
cindyny
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I'm sorry about the Tippy story. I gave you too long of a leadup to the punchline. Last winter, he had the zoomies after a bath, and rolled around on the carpet where a sewing needle pierced him, probably in the belly. He passed it in a BM the other day. It wasn't arthritis after all!! Yes, poor Tippy. He is so much happier.
mcbaker
Re: Life does not end with a stage IV diagnosis (really!)
Hi @xsuzx we’re glad you found us but like @brutersmom said we are sorry that you are here. That being said, this is a great place to land to get tips, lots of information and encouragement. I was clear for 11 years and then received the dx of bone mets almost 2 years ago. The beginning steps can be a bit overwhelming. Like you said after your 12/10 appointment things will start coming together. Depending on your treatment and meds you will find plenty of chats to help you. As far as the back pain for right now, other than icy hot patches and OTC pain relievers maybe you can ask your contact at facility that diagnosed you what they can do for you? Wishing you the best! And keep us posted…
