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  • Tinkerbell99
    Tinkerbell99 Member Posts: 193
    edited November 2009

    does anyone here watch brothers & sisters?

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited November 2009

    Shoshi--Sometimes.  My former husband is going to be on it, probably soon.  He has a small role in a scene where the winery wins an award.  He also just shot an episode of the new NCIS LA. I love Rob Lowe. Huh, I guess I love my former husband too, he has been wonderful during this time--he and his mom came from LA last Christmas to make sure we were doing OK, he is an 11 year prostate cancer survivor, and has given me lots of strength.  We've been divorced for 19 years, but have been really close. His mom died in May, it was like losing my mom for a second time.  She was a 15 year bc survivor, and passed because of non-related heart problems.  Sorry for the ramble.

    My dog ate a 85% chocolate bar at work last week, she is fine, but it turned out to be a 225.00 candy bar with the vet bills. I walked into my office, she had it in her mouth and swallowed it in one gulp--knowing she was in trouble.  She took it out of my computer bag.  Easy isn't being very Easy right now.

    Tuesday is my 1 year since my BLM--lots of feelings.  Friday another lung CT.  Shoulder is better, but still not great, PT is helping.  May I say, it could have been worse, but it has been a tough year...

    Geena--School is going well, Social Policy and Social Justice/Diversity this quarter. I won't do practicum until next fall, then generalist, the following year it will be focused, hopefully at one of the cancer centers here in Portland. I'm happy to know you are staying connected with us. 

    Jan--How are you? 

    Thanks Sisters for all the laughter and love.  Again, Sisters of the week...((((hugs)))).

    Hugs--KarenW 

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009

    Shoshi... I just did...my dh saw her bald head... left the room.

    I followed him about a minute later. Dh was crying..

    I feel SO bad for our caretakers. My poor dh had to hold me up through Chemo... drain my drains for Mast.... sleep alone as I slept in a chair on and off for a year and a half... see my burned skin with rads... and take me to be put under for surgeries three times...not to mention... NEVER cry while doing it all...

    Poor caretakers... My dh... will never be the same.

    I pray harder that I outlive him. I pray I bury him... so he DOES NOT have to endure any more pain.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    In the show tonight... Kitty's Dh was strong for her... It was SOOOOOOOO like me dh.

    It hit home!

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009

    PS...

    Ladies.. what in the world is wrong with posting on BCO?? I have been having issues all weekend.?

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited November 2009

    Laura--Bless your DH, you two inspire me.

    Love--Karen 

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited November 2009

    Now that I've posted pics on the pic forum...can some one tell me how to put everything on one thread???  My posts are separate & I want to have them in one section...those who may visit this site will know what I am referring to...I hope...

    Thanks! NAE

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009

    Karen... He is beautiful... thank you!!

    I will say this again... the gentleman you meet someday... will love you to the fullest... he will ... be your biggest fan..... !

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009

    NAE... you just post again on the same thread. You just... hit reply on your own thread over there.

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited November 2009

    Estepp~  Thought so!  Thanks!

  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 517
    edited November 2009

    Laura your post about made me cry

    made me think of my friend who I talked to today

    he lost his wife a few months back

    I saw just a minute of the show tonight and it was the part where the hussband didn't run

    I thought of all you ladies

    Shoshi thanks for sharing it here also...

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited November 2009

    Sorry Sisters--I didn't know about Kitty--I have not seen the show for awhile, and it isn't on here for another 1/2 hour.  I didn't mean to prattle on, I thought Shoshi was just asking a casual question.  Sorry if I seemed insensitive.

    Hugs--KarenW 

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited November 2009

    Aw jazzy you will get it back!  Mojo is never lost -- only occasionally stored (like fine wine :)  sorry but hey I figure if we are mixing metaphors I'd go all the way -- lol -- oh!  "all the way" -- now it's double entendre time)

    Seriously: laugh and love and cuddle for now Jazzy... the mojo will return when you have had more time to heal.

    Lilah

    PS -- I didn't see that TV show, Shoshi, but I feel like I have after Laura's post (brought a tear to my eye too) and Kew's thoughts about her DxH and his mother were equally touching... it is good to have strong and loving people in our lives and it is indeed hard to watch them suffer.  Blessings on everyone.


    Diagnosis: 6/2/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/17 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited November 2009

    Estepp ~ Heeeere I am again!  My DS came through for me again & was able to put all my pics onto one thread.  That's my BOY!!!!  Did I mention he is only 12??? Not to worry...our family is very open.  He has been a rock to me.

    To all the newbies in transition (TE's)...it will all work out....trust me! 

    Many hugs & thanks to all my sistas.....

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited November 2009

    I've had issues too with posting Laura... after I submit (half the time) it goes to some weird page but then I just go back to the last page number I remember reading and find my way again.  The weird page is (for ex) page 266 when the last page is 265.  Only happens when I post. I am ignoring it :)

    Lilah

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited November 2009

    I'm still having issues too with posting (pages).  Hope this gets fixed soon....

    Just noticed my DS posted my pics with the attachment labeled "bc_do not enter"!  He definitely is looking out for me...doesn't want any one to open this file!!  What an angel!

    Good night ladies!

  • Bigapple09
    Bigapple09 Member Posts: 247
    edited November 2009

    Skippycris:

    What type of impants do you have?

    I am switching out the gummies for soft silicone and I am hoping to be happier with the way they look and feel. I was radiated on my right side so I am a little worried about how they will look especially on the rads side.

    Wendy

  • Carolyn2008
    Carolyn2008 Member Posts: 53
    edited November 2009
    OMG trying to catch up and one minute crying the next laughing okay you gals are killing me (LOL) well must have been a rough week as I wasn't myself either and though to have a couple of glasses of wine well turned out to be the bottle and did i pay for that the next day I think I am still feeling the pain from it and it sure didn't help me feel better either but hey that is okay sometimes we just need to vent.....  Welcome to all the newbies..... Laura I would love to come will check out flights and see how much from Toronto....Don23 Oh that makes me soooo mad I also had some issues with my PS regarding my outcome I still have TE in and I finally got to a point where i said don't treat me like a cancer patient I took a picture into her of a beautiful augmented breasts and said can you do this if not you are not the PS for me.... she really didn't like that but she did come around after that and realized how important appearance is for me so you let them know what you want.
  • yasminv1
    yasminv1 Member Posts: 33
    edited November 2009

    Hi everyone! I am scheduled to have exchance surgery on Dec. 18th. I cannot wait to get rid of these TEs. Dec. 18th is a Friday and I plan on going back to work after my doc Appt. on Monday. Is that unrealistic? Will I be miserable? I have a desk job. I have heard exchange surgery is a breeze.

  • don23
    don23 Member Posts: 213
    edited November 2009

    Carolyn2008-That was a good idea to bring a picture with you to show the PS what you hope to achieve. I am not asking to look like a breast augmentation patient. I want to look as normal as I can. At my 6 week post-op check-up I think I will bring a picture of a reconstructed breast and show him that's what I thought I'd look like. Maybe then he'll get the picture!

    I will be trying to post my photos this week. Hope it works!

  • bco_admin3
    bco_admin3 Member Posts: 3
    edited November 2009

    testing pagination issue

  • bco_admin3
    bco_admin3 Member Posts: 3
    edited November 2009

    testing pagination issue again

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited November 2009

    bco_admin3:  The pagination problems seem to be resolved now!  Thank you for helping!

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited November 2009

    Oops....spoke to soon....I am now on a blank page -  "Page 267 of 265"....

  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom Member Posts: 448
    edited November 2009

    test

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009

    test

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited November 2009
    nope.. still broken Cry
  • janloy
    janloy Member Posts: 32
    edited November 2009

    Wow! Miss a couple days and you miss a lot.

    First and foremost, prayers for all of you but especially our sisters undergoing surgery this week.

    Second: Love the Mojo - Mohito (sp?) comments. I must say Debbie you encouraged me to use my mojo to feel more feminine and it worked!

    Finally: Had my post op today (10 days out from exchange). I am so blessed with a wonderful and caring PS and staff. I'm very pleased with my results and promise to post once I have photos taken. PS says if I like this I will LOVE the final result (nipps and fat grafting) which will occur in 3 or 4 months.

    Love and prayers to all,

    Jane

  • weet
    weet Member Posts: 10
    edited November 2009

    Hi Carolyn. I also am in Toronto. I was diagnosed Nov. 2006 with stage 3. 6 mo of chemo, then mastectomy,then rads and finally reconstruction in June of this year. I had my exchange and lift in Oct. at PMH. I am wondering where you had your recon done and also am wondering what kind of follow up you get as far as tests, scans, mri's etc. I am not sure if I am happy with the reconstructed breast, I go back to the ps in Jan.

  • Carolyn2008
    Carolyn2008 Member Posts: 53
    edited November 2009

    I was Diagnosed Dec 5/09 had a mx with te put in then had radiation as my tumor was 9cm I am also at PMH Dr McCready did the surgery and my PS is Dr Zhong who is your Dr and PS?  I am sorry to hear you are not happy with the reconstructed breast what is it you don't like? what type implant did you get?  As far as the test's go I have not had any as of yet scheduled for a Mammogram and Ultra scan in Jan but I want to go for an MRI instead as I had a tumor of 9cm and the Mammogram didn't see it so I don't really feel comfortable with having that test what test's have you had Oh and my oncologist is Files.

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited November 2009

    My prayers have been answered!  I am scheduled  to have surgery next Tuesday (Nov. 24)!!!  Woohoo!!!!  It is suppose to be for a breast lift only on my healthy side but my PS said maybe an exchange also.  I will know better this Wed. when I see her for the surg. pre-op.  Now that I finally have a "date" I am feeling nervous  about what's to come.

    Anyway, please MyKidsMom add me to the surgery's list.  Nov. 24 ~ Breast lift/poss. exchange. 

    NAE

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