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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Sadly, I think that at some point, this will apply to many of us.
eleanora
Re: 💗 February 2026 Surgery Roll Call—Let’s Do This Together 💗
Hi. First post. I had a lumpectomy on Feb 9th. DCIS in right breast. They did a reduction and lift of both breasts after cancer was removed. I am going to need radiation next.
It did not hurt as bad as I feared. I had to stay the night in the hospital because it took a long time for me to wake up after anesthesia. I'm glad I had that first night there. I was able to get up and walk to the bathroom.
I had a cushion for my seat belt and a pillow to hold to.my chest for the car ride home. That was needed. At home I could move better than they said I would. Not doing to much is important so don't ignore that or the restrictions.
After 3 days I could shower. I came home with a surgery bra and gauze padding in the bra. I was scared to take the bra off. When I got my first look at my new chest it was not gruesome. I was amazed if looked that good!
Surgery bra experience.. I am 5'9" and weigh 280 lbs. I am a big girl. They sent me home in a 3xl size bra with velcro front closure and Velcro straps. I purchased 3xl bras with zipper front from Amazon. Getting it zipper was a nightmare. It fit but it was smaller than the one I c.ame home with. I ended up putting it back on. I ordered a $68 velcro front closure and it was perfect. The $10 zip bra will likely work down the road. I would advise staying with velcro for awhile.
I have my first post Op tomorrow morning with surgical oncologist. Then another post Op the next day with the plastic surgeon. Pathology report says I had clear margins. Whew..
I'm finding it helpful to take this one step at a time and tell myself one step closer to complete healing.. I'm grateful for a place to put these words and read others words.
Re: 💗 February 2026 Surgery Roll Call—Let’s Do This Together 💗
Thank you so much for your message @amerli I will send you a direct message. 💜
kathy108
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Glad everyone had a good day, just what I like to hear and that weather is warming, that is good.
Did very little this past Sunday night. Did do an IQ test just for fun and not super detailed. I have a 100 to 120 range so I guess that is OK, was curious after all the work my brain has had done to it.
Meals were 2 egg mcmuffins and a fruitopia earlier in the day, dinner was chopped hot dogs, cheese and sliced peppers together. Not the best or worst of lunch. Just getting tired of certain things. Hotdogs are one of them.
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Weather update from west Texas is currently 43 but I expect 20’s-40’s for the next several days. Weather is exactly why I made soup tonight. It’s Zuppa Tuscana from an instagram post (I had it my BFF’s last month and loved it). Normally, I don’t go for spicy food but the small amount of red pepper flakes in this give it a tasty and manageable kick.
illimae
Re: Doing Well on Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs)
I am also on Arimidex for 10 years based on the Breast Cancer Index test and have about one more year to go. I’ve been taking the Prolia injections every 6 months since starting the AI. I’m also seeing an endocrinologist once a year and will transition to his care re: Prolia after my oncologist releases me. I’ve gone from osteoporosis to osteopenia so the injections are working. I’ve tolerated it all pretty well. The endo monitors my progress through annual blood tests, It’s really difficult to know whether my aches and pains are from older age, osteoarthritis, Arimidex, or a combination of all three, it is what it is. Love to all. 💕
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Everyone seems busy.
We have guests so we’re running around. Today they took off for the Naples zoo, after canceling a beach trip late last night. It’s sunny but windy, no one wanted to be extra wind blown at the beach. They’ll have fun at the zoo. SO has an ear ache so he had no interest in going, and I really didn’t feel like going. It’s a great zoo, but I’ve been there 4 times which was enough for me. I’ve had my grandniece there 3x; she doesn't remember so she says.
They’ll be back in time to go out to dinner. I offered to cook but youngest told me to rest. LOL
Bed is stripped, laundry going, iRobot “Rosie” is vacuuming the house. I made waffles for breakfast and everything is cleaned up and put away. I may just sit and watch the Olympics.
Niece and gn are thawing out. I’m glad our weather can accommodate them!
cindyny
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to whether its hidden reasons and actions are understandable to man or not.
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