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  • Adnerb
    Adnerb Member Posts: 727
    edited February 2010

    Bobbi:  That is so wonderful that you got yourself a little baby girl puppy.  You and your DH will be perfect parents, I can already tell.  My little Angus is not a rescued dog, but we did look into a few Scottie rescue places before deciding on "buying" Angus.  It was hard.  There were many restrictions and constraints we decided to wait for Angus to be born.  He was the biggest of the litter, and he was the one with the crooked tail.  We loved him instantly.

    I hope your discoloration is better,

    60's, 70's, 80's 

    I was only 19 when I graduated college in the mid 70's.  I remember the 80's and 90's vividly as well.  These were my child-bearing years.  Got my MA in the early 90's.  Such great, pre-cancerous years. 

    Am I the only one who remembers Famolare shoes?  I moved to the US in the late 70's and they were the rage!  And they were so sturdy! 

    Brenda 

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited February 2010

    Bobbi -- sounds Yummy! :)

  • navymom
    navymom Member Posts: 842
    edited February 2010

    Thanks, Texas for your post.  I have so much to think about.  I have an appointment with PS on Tuesday.

    Navy

  • 2Xsenough
    2Xsenough Member Posts: 48
    edited February 2010

    Okay--which shoes had the big ripple bottoms and we called them the give-the-ants-a-fifty-fifty-chance shoes? Were those the Famolares?

    Wow, Brenda. Nineteen and a college grad? Were you a child protege or something? I graduated from beauty college then, tee- hee.

    Bobbi

  • LizziesNuNu
    LizziesNuNu Member Posts: 33
    edited February 2010

    Whippetmom,

    The larger one sits just a tad lower, and is wider than the left.

    DH can't see it, but my daughter and I can. Not to mention the bra sales lady. I don't think it's any more firm than the other.

    Do you think it just hasn't settled completely yet? I have an appointment with PS on Monday the 22nd, so I'll wait and see what she thinks. I'm scheduled for nips in April, but will wait if I need to.

  • Hannahbearsmom
    Hannahbearsmom Member Posts: 266
    edited February 2010

    Just wanted to wish well those of you having surgery this week!! Hope you have no pain and great results!!

    TCK

  • musiclovermom
    musiclovermom Member Posts: 245
    edited February 2010

    Thank YOU Hannabearsmom!

    I am so excited!

  • Nedeza
    Nedeza Member Posts: 351
    edited February 2010

    Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!

    NAE

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited February 2010

    Good luck this week Deborah, Janet, Musiclovermom, Kristinka---I hope all your procedures are successful and that you are pleased with the results!

    Hugs--Karen

  • cnemeth
    cnemeth Member Posts: 136
    edited February 2010

    Famolare shoes.  Now you are talking!!!

    Found a fabulous bra today at VS.  it is the Body by Victoria wireless (has lacy trim along it).  The first bra with slight padding that I actually fill the cups!!

    Think I will go feel my husband ~~ oh yeah ~~ I meant feed ~~ way to go Laura!!!

    Happy Valentine's Day!!!    Colleen

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited February 2010

    All I can say about the "feel up" and the scandal between my hubby and KEW is.............

    ROFLOL.... You ladies are a hoot and I just LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

    Bobbi...... You go girl!

    I have not been to the pic site... but for you rads girls... I HAVE POST NEW PICS... they are reality of Rads Breasts.

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited February 2010

    Debinten:  There is a certain style of tissue expander - the low height or short height style - which has the tendency to look wider than it is tall and to migrate towards the armpits.  There is nothing wrong with this style of TE - it has some positive aspects for expansion - it just looks wonkier than other styles. 

    Nancy:  Hmm, well, anything can happen with these implants.  If you want to PM me and get my email address you could send me photos.  Don't let your PS railroad you about this....you have every reason to want symmetry and this is one of the easier fixes - revision-wise.  Often it is just tweaking with a smaller implant - or going with a larger implant on the other side. It is not uncommon with a BMX for one breast to have an implant with more volume than the other.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited February 2010

    2/16 - Whippetmom ("Breast Whisper") - Nips!

    2/17 - Jazzygem - Lift, contouring and Nips!

    2/18 - Musiclovermom - Exchange surgery

    2/19 - Kristinka - Exchange surgery

    LADIES .............. SO SO SO excited for your journey this week! We have your back, here at EC!!!

    Go ladies... Go Ladies... Go Ladies... Go Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WE HAVE YOUR BACK!

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited February 2010
    Colleen:  I have been extolling the virtues of that VS bra for the past year!  KEW has one also! 
  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited February 2010

    Wait...or is it the Dream Angels bra?  KEW - which one is it?

  • musiclovermom
    musiclovermom Member Posts: 245
    edited February 2010

    Thank you KEW & Estepp! Looking forward to posting picts when taken! SO excited!

  • Kristinka
    Kristinka Member Posts: 223
    edited February 2010

    Thanks all for your very nice surgery wishes.  I really can't believe my exchange will be on Friday.  I keep on counting down the days with my fingers...

    I was having a great day with my family, and had fun seeing the film Valentine's Day with my daughter.  All of a sudden she got the stomach flu (and badly) along with a fever so it's mom duty for me. She's a real trooper and I'm hoping it's a 24 hour thing. 

    Sending you all healthy wishes,

    Kristen

  • Firni
    Firni Member Posts: 521
    edited February 2010

     I found a great sleep bra.  It has good side support and keeps my implants out of my armpits while sleeping. It's a Glamorize Complete Comfort front close leisure bra and only $20 on line.  The band size runs a little on the small size.  It is super comfortable.  Sorry I don't know how to link the site below.  You'll have to copy and paste to check it out.  
     
    www.essentialapparel.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/32056/catid/35?CMP=AFC-Nextag 
  • musiclovermom
    musiclovermom Member Posts: 245
    edited February 2010

    Kristen

    I hope your daughter gets well soon and you don't catch it and have to postpone surgery!

    I am trying to keep very busy this week!

  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 2,631
    edited February 2010

    Deborah (Whippetmom) and Jazzy -- happy nips this week!

    Kimberly and Kirsten -- WOO HOO you made it to exchange! 

    Good luck ladies with your surgeries this week!

    Lilah

  • musiclovermom
    musiclovermom Member Posts: 245
    edited February 2010

    Thanks Lilah!

  • Alitman
    Alitman Member Posts: 95
    edited February 2010

    Kimberly - good luck with your surgery ...  I KNOW you will feel better afterwards.  Good luck and no pain for ALL having surgery this week as well.

    Allison

  • Katey
    Katey Member Posts: 496
    edited February 2010

    Best to you and your surgeons this week Whippetmom, Jazzygem, Musiclover & Kristinka!  Great results and speedy recovery to each of you!! 

    Reelchr - How are you??   oops, looks like your exchange is next month?

  • navymom
    navymom Member Posts: 842
    edited February 2010

    Good Luck to everyone having procedures this week.  I do not post often but I do read your comments everyday.  I have an appointment with my PS tomorrow and hopefully will get a surgery date for exchange in March.

    Navy

  • kbram
    kbram Member Posts: 63
    edited February 2010

    Good luck to all with surgeries this week!!  One step closer, one step closer!!

    Hugs, Kathy

  • 2Xsenough
    2Xsenough Member Posts: 48
    edited February 2010

    Yes--Good luck ladies who are having proceedures this week. Gentle hugs and good healing.

     I'm sick of winter!!! I'm sick of snow!!! I want tulips!

    Bobbi

  • Katey
    Katey Member Posts: 496
    edited February 2010

    I'm sick of winter also! and being indoors!  and now more snow for tomorrow when I have PS  follow up apptmnt to remove this tape, urgh!

  • KEW
    KEW Member Posts: 450
    edited February 2010

    Hi Deborah,

    I have the following all from VS

    With  WIRES after PS said ok--several months after surgery:

    Dream Angels--Push-Up (in Black)

    Very Sexy Push-Up (in Black and White)

    VS Cotton Push-Up (Red)

    WIRELESS which I still wear and sometimes sleep in:

    Dream Angels Push-Up Wireless (white, black, nude)

    Body by VS Wireless (nude)

    Depending on the bras I'm a D or DD.

    I really want to get a Miraculous bra, but I look huge.  It is the one that helps the most with the step-off, but I'm uncomfortable with looking like an F cup.

    I hope this helps.  Happy nips, Deborah!

    Hugs--Karen

  • suzdtoflois
    suzdtoflois Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2010

    Wish everyone with procedures the week the best.

    I too, am not very active on posting, but do appreciate everyone's openness and have found so much needed comfort. BIG THANKS!!!!! to everyone!

    Thanks! Whippetmom for advice on implants, I have been looking up the options on line, however, still having issues on what the finished product(s) may look like.

    Sometimes I wonder if the "oddities" about the TE's make you more comfortable with the final results of the implants. When I ask questions about size & shape, PS mainly says - we'll see, everyone is different. It's kinda like a waiting game mixed with a guessing game - Surprise! ??? I used to enjoy surprises - LOL!

    Having another fill on Wednesday - will see what I look like and go from there. Also, suppose to discuss implants and expectations - not sure what to expect now.

    Suzanne

  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,028
    edited February 2010

    Suzanne: Submit your request to Timtam so that you can get the entrance code to the pictures forum.  There you can see all of us who have photos on that website - photos with TEs and after photos with implants.  You are new to bc.org this month so you might need to wait until March to get on - it is a very protected forum for privacy purposes....but you can at least get in the waiting loop...

    http://community.breastcancer.org/member/11047/profile