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Great news Paula!
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Amen.
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Paula--maybe it's time to tell the Namaste story again --it's been quite awhile.
Their is a nurse Karla on the Nurses thread who described that when she was on a trek in the Himalayas. She would observe the Sherpas greeting each other with hands as folded in prayer. Their greeting was Namaste. She asked for a translation. They told her it meant "I SALUTE THE GOD WITHIN YOU" After hearing that story, it so gripped me, within the deep soul of me. The strength of the statement in analysis goes to the heart of our belief in God. For if we believe that this statement regarding God-- being within each person. Then he is a part of our being. If that be true, then we are each joined together with him, and therfore we are each apart of each other. So, what happens to the one, happens to all. Yes Paula, thank you for reminding me. A periodic telling of the story helps my forgetful mind. Namaste Sheila
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Namaste my sisters. God bless us all!!
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Tori ~ thank you. Please keep positive thoughts for me
.... and know that I'm a phone call or text message away, you are not alone, may God Bless your husband and all the troops that are deployed to protect our country! Amen. Sheila ~ Love the story and thanks for re-telling it again. Namaste!
Traci ~ you are awfully quiet, is everything alright with you? I know you have a treatment coming up. Sending up prayers to ease your anxiety.
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To pray for those who are in mortal sin is the best kind of almsgivng. For the love
of God, always remember such souls when you pray. --St. Teresa of AvilaGood morning sisters, the above was my "Grace Line" in my email this morning and it really got me thinking about all the horrible things humans do to each other, such as what happened to Sandy's daughter. Also in my email was a story about Dr. Bernard Nathanson's conversion from being a perpetrator of the abortion mill industry and Jewish atheist to a convert to Catholicism and "the most articulate force for the right to life". There are countless stories of people who do heinously evil deeds that have their lives completely turned around by the grace of God. But it takes a force of humility and free will to accept God's gracious invitation. And, as St. Teresa said, we need to pray for those who are in mortal sin. God calls us to do that, as difficult as it may be, especially to those who have been hurt by someone's evil deed.
I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you (Matthew 5:44)
Have a blessedly wonderful Saturday! - Namaste!
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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Good Morning,
(Paula, someone fell asleep last night, and only managed to get back up to write Amen...) I am tired from work, going in today, but all is well. I thank you for asking
Happy Birthday to your DH! and thanks for the prayers for Monday Theresa, I do expect to elicit some screams (oh, my poor MD has no idea what's in store, LOL. I was hit with many nasty bills for anesthesia services from a FORMER MD in the recent past before my BC diagnosis. So I have decided, with my new MD's to just deal with what will hopefully be shortlived pain. I wonder if they know I can curse like a sailor???? I think they are about to find out
So I had a chance to say the prayers again this morning, with a clearer head. They were really quite beautiful and poignant. Paula and Theresa thanks so much for your continued postings of prayers etc...I know there is work involved, even it there is a cut/paste for future archiving!)
Theresa,
Beautiful prayer for those who have moved on this week. I hear your sorrow, and your prayer reminds me that those who have gone before me that I have known and loved, are really, just fine.
Sheila,
Excellent, eloquent advice and Janet too for those who are facing this diagnosis for the first time. I know I was panicking all over the place, rushing to get into surgery etc...I am blessed that when I spoke with my triple neg BC sister, I was able to have peace with my decisions based on my tumor characteristics. These are not easy choices, and I have always felt research and knowledge are just ours for the asking.
And a Good Morning to ALL Sisters.
Sandy,
I was wondering how your daughter would be feeling the day after such a traumatic event. I think you know I live in the DC area, and one would think that there would be less crime around high risk areas due to increased security and Police presence. I also know a bit about the mind of those who steal to maintain their drug habits, (just making a general assumption.) The mind seeking drugs or the desperate mind is a brazen one. IPods etc...are a quick turnaround as far as ready cash. I keep my wallet on the inside of my coat, not in my bag/"purse." I don't carry a purse. You remind me to make sure I get all identifiers like mail etc... out of my bag too. Another recommendation is to never be listening to music with earphones etc...be on full alert. I have wanted to pull some women aside who have been walking or jogging at night with the music playing in their ears. Way to easy to be targeted. I hope you hear this as advice only, as anyone could be completely aware of their surroundings, and be targeted. I have some more tips if you want, and I work in an area where drug handoffs happen right in front of my eyes. I show complete disinterest, even when it happened yesterday. I was amazed at the brazenness but kept a poker face. There is the old keep to oneself practice as well.
and that being said, I am off to work!
talk to you all later,
Traci
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I'm at work this morning too. It's peaceful here by myself, and I can catch up on the work I missed between mammograms, doctor's appointments and biopsies last week. I hope I will catch up any way. I was at mass this morning. It is the first Saturday of the month, and we did the Miraculous Medal Novena, and I remembered all of you there. It's a beautiful day outside today. Hope everyone enjoys it. TTYL
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Good Morning Dear Sisters,
I was here for prayers last night and logged on (it was 10:00 Central time) - but for some reason, the posting on the thread did not appear. I probably forgot to hit the submit buttom... Thank you lovely and amazing gals for your prayers for Camille. The prayers were awesome and I appreciate your prayers for her so very much!
I pray this morning for all of you. I pray to the Lord for comfort, peace, happiness, good health, continued success in this wretched economy through times of economic instability, good and meaningful jobs for those who are seardhing, special comfort for those newly diagnosed, a feeling of welcome to all our newest sisters, and pray expecially for strength for the journey for all of us.
Lord, hear my prayer.
I thank you Lord for all thses beautiful sisters you have so graciously given me. I thank you for them and ask you to bless each of them and their families. I most humbly know you give me what I need, when I need it and thank you for your wonderful gifts.
Amen.
Have a wonderful day my sweet sisters.
Sandy
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Traci -
I hope this nasty injection/treatment is FAST. Not fair on your birthday either! So do something special for yourself after it's over! And you're so right about necessity of street smarts. One of the news channels did a segment on increased crime on Metro - burglary is big problem and phones/iPods are the biggest target. They had the chief of metro police walking around stations, going up to people who were on the phone & telling them that it was safer to keep them out of sight & not to use electronics. Sad this is the world we live in.Paula - very good sign they are doing a 2nd interview!! From the news this week it looks like job market is finally turning around so stay positive!
It's only going to get up to around 60 today, but I have a few daffodils that are almost ready to bloom!
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Dear Sisters
Beautiful Prayers yesterday I logged on late after my son's Basketball tourney.
I am going to report again so we can say them for each other again today and tomorrow for each other and lift up our financial decisions and direction decisions for each other.
Prayers in time of Financial DifficultiesGod of Mercy and compassion, you promise to give us all that we need.As we face this time of financial struggle, help us to trust in your providence and keep our hearts fixed on the treasures of heaven.Knowing What to Do ~ by Stormie OmartianLord God, I pray You would show me where to go and what to do. I want to always be in the right place at the right time. I lift up to You the specific decisions I need to make today with regard to certain situations in my life. Enable me to hear Your voice instructing me, and help me to do what You are showing me to do. I cannot move forward unless I know You are guiding me. Amen.
The knowing what to do prayer is SO PERFECT, I love it.
Tori continuing prayers for you and your journey without your DH for a bit. Traci for you on Monday, AND PAULA may the job come through for you if it is your divine direction I pray for your financial peace. Theresa thanks for sharing prayers for those passed.
Lets Pray Pray Pray all weekend and really lift up these intentions I have a feeling we could all use a miracle in our financial healing and direction worlds.
Sheila it so good to see you so much lately. Warm Welcomes to Sandy and Kay!
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Traci,
Is this a steroid injection into you spine? If it is this, please don't worry! I have had five of these and it wasn't all that bad. I am assuming this is what it is, but could very well be mistaken. If it is, you are first numbed. Be sure to tell the doc to go very sloooowly with this for the more slowly they go with this part, the less the pain and there is. It is also very important to try to relax when they are doing this. Relax? I used deep breathing and it worked fairly well for me. The pain of numbing is really the worst part. On a scale of 1-10, I put the level at about a 3.5. They need to wait a few minutes before injecting the medicine into your spine after numbing you. I found a good way to do this was and to slow the doc down a bit was to use this time to ask the doc questions...
You should feel nothing when the meds are injected into your spine.Take a couple of Tylenol about an hour before you are scheduled for the procedure for I think this helps too - if you have no reason you cannot take this.
Afterwards, you should also feel nothing at the site of the injection. Your back may be sore the next day and there is the possibliy your pain may be a little worse on the second day but at least this won't be on your birthday! Only one time out of the 5 was my pain worse on the second day. On all the others, I felt no better but no worse. It will take up to about 10 days for the medicine to start really making you feel better for this is not an instant fix but it does work well.
I purchased some of those heat wraps and they did wonders for me for pain control afterwards. You will be in my payers and I pray you have as good an experience as I had!
Yes, I would love to have any additional tips for helping to keep Camille safe! Thank you so very much! She is such a trusting young lady and loves everyone. Since she would do nothing to hurt anyone, it is difficult for her to imagine not everyone is the same in their character. Her "little brother" Martin, who is 6'4" also lives in DC but he is very street smart. He went to undergrad there in 1999 and has been there all this time except for the two years he spent in grad school in Phlly. Philly was worse... He would hurt no one either but spots dangerous situations very quickly. Of course he is less a target for he is male, wide shoulders, and tall and always walks quickly and has a determined and confident look about him. (If someone acdtually looked in his eyes, they would realize his heart is also golden so he wears sunglasses during the day so muggers won't notice this.)
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions you can offer for I pray daily for the safety of both of them and any extra tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hugs to all and have a beautiful, joy filled day! May God bless each and every one of you my dear sisters!
Sandy
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TORI.. Will be praying for you and your husbands journey
Traci so sorry you have to go through that and on your birthday, will be praying for you and also wishing you a very Hapyy Birthday sister!!!
PAULA... Praying for that job and a call very soon for you!
SHEILA Thank you for sharing that wonderful story I loved it!!!!
JANET.. HELLO hope your having a great weekend too!
To anyone I missed I apoligoze as my head is a little foggy today... gotta love that Tamoxifen but I will be praying for all of you as well!
NAMASTE to all my wonderful sisters!!!
Maria
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Namaste with thoughts of Karla who brought this wonderful thought to me. Squid was there when she explained the translation. It is also used in yoga , but doesn't translate the same. My thoughts about the connectedness even surprises me that the thoughts I had . If you contemplate , it for awhile -wow. I told my parrish priest about it, his comment"I wish we had thought of that first".
Squid your day today with the epidural injection---it should only be into the epidural space----if you get a headache notify them immediately. It means the injection went to far in. Having a "reaction like burning" for a couple of days or few , actually means the possibility of a good outcome is better. It seems to me , is yours an epidural or SI injection , they are done totally different. I remember with SI joints you should be careful stepping on the affected leg first in any circumstance for awhile--forget how many days. Si joints should be done under realtime fluroscopy. Dear one I send my hope that it relieves your pain. Love sweetie
Paula, Thanks---Part of my disability is memory and then all the other stuff. I know you get what I'm saying.You brought me back to that wonderful word and the thoughts behind the word. --------Hope the interviews are continuing to go well L&H&P
Sandy, It might help Camille to take some self defense classes. It will allow her to do several things 1. watchfulness 2. how to carry herself and belongings. 3. if there is physical contact--methods to break contact. I came across a file called "Crycon self defense-One step ahead". just last week in cleaning out some files(odd it must be from at least 1980 ). It was a course that was taught in Ohio to medical people taking care of mentally unstable people. By Ohio law, even if attacked, personnel weren't allowed to hurt the attacker. This course was developed to teach methods that would stop the attack. The instructor while teaching these methods for the in house or EMS situation , also, gave examples that "If" you were on the street being attacked then this is was you could do----not part of the course--part of real life self protection. One thing I changed real quick after his first lecture was the long hair, braid, ponytail. It can be used as a weapon. He actually had a female cna on his unit whose neck was snapped because of her long braid (she was not paralysed). I know you are all aghast at that. But the adage of forwarned is forarmed. I put my hair up after that.-----------------I had a secretary, who was attacked for her purse , she couldn't get beyond the fear and quit work. When I was younger and mugged, mY reaction I straight armed the guy and caught him straight in the orbit (LUCKY). There were many muggings of women on University of Detroit campus. It lead to a "SIT IN" in the administration building. Lead to administration increasing all kinds of security.
All the suggestions made above by Janet et al. regretfully are necessary. But even at 60, I can say an item is not worth it, but I know I would kick something and then remember--oh yah , I should have let it go. But I grew up in Detroit in a troubled time. And I still think I'm 20.
Camille should see a counselor to vent her anger about the feelings of being violated. But taking a self defense course will make her aware of all the things discussed here and will help her overcome any sense of defenselessness. That is the debilitating, thing at this point. She needs to regain a sense of control That this type of training will give her.
Tori your situation sucks, but you are showing in your writing that you have hope. I know your private times may and likely are different---been there in a different way. You and He are in our prayers. Theresa and MM5 et al have written words to console you. But words are words. Seek out others by what ever means that are in the same situation and talk with them.
War---It's hatefulness has gone on through millenniums. Once back in the day of flower children there was a suggestion that if all women of the world refused to allow /give/withhold sex unless the men stopped fighting , the wars would stop. Wonder still, if it could work. But that was before the word Jihad. But all wars had there words and justifications that were pushed upon the people. This holy war is different , but not different than any other "HOLY WAR'. Just different men killing, with a different theme.
So, let us pray for peace, let those that bear such hatred towards others be brought into alignment with the beliefs of teachings of their spiritual guide.
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Hello Sisters!
I have been putting my head the grindestone (is that right?) working in collecting receipts, and soon going over friends who helped her mom and sister itemize after their bouts with BC. Either way, I am going to have to pay, and probably in installments. I am praying God will take me through this as well, steady as she goes. Dad also in the know in case I need to borrow. My Dad is a much nicer lender than the IRS
I never would have thought at the age of ahem...43 and 364 days, that I would still be having to ask Dad for assistance. I really do understand many people's plights first hand, and pray pray for all of us. Michelle, I will be saying many prayers for us all tonight, in reverence, to keep us solvent and safe financially. Thanks so much for everyone's input on the SI injection. I am getting this one into the sacro-iliac joint, and will be having the numbing prior. I have had 6 epidural injections, and I bow to my Sisters who did so well. I was half way in and out of consciousness during the last one, and began screaming (I remember that!) due to the pain. Scared everyone in the waiting room. They looked terrified when I came out. I really like my new MD, so I know he will be careful, gentle, and make sure I can tolerate everything. I chose my birthday because I am saving my vacation time for my surgery. Ain't this the life? But I also know I will get lots of Happy Birthdays from the OR staff and if I don't I will know they didn't check my wristband correctly (grinning.) Who knows, maybe I'll get a little freebie for my birthday. hee, as if.
Sandy,
I do have some more tips added to the wonderful ongoing advice and suggestions for your daughter. When I moved into the city, I was pretty terrified. I have learned to relax quite a bit, but always am watching watching listening. I have been mocked in the past for my hypervigilance, but I do know that an unlocked door, just once can bring a lifetime of PTSD. Happened in college, I was unharmed physically, but not emotionally, police told me to get out of town ASAP for summer break. Changed all for me. So my input is never ever leave a window or door open, even if you are going in to your place for "just a minute." I always made my friends shut and lock the gate in the old place before coming in the next door. Face towards the door when you come in and while locking it.
If a person makes you feel uncomfortable, follow that instinct. Head up, but you don't always need to lock eyes. Looking past or around sometimes is better in certain cultures. Especially male dominated cultures. I use my gut to determine who I may say hi too and who I look around. Many people do ask for directions as we have so many visitors. I keep over an arm's length away from any car that stops, and only help using my gut. I do live in a busy area, so yelling is rewarded, but your daughter was in a very busy area, so it is always a judgement call.
When walking in numbers, which is important, make sure everyone does not get caught up in talking laughing etc....maintain vigalence. Alcohol always brings down defenses and good judgment.
and this may sound really strange, and I have to get back to doing this, but I used to keep 20.00 (alright used to be 10.00 but inflation has changed that...) in my pocket calling it my muggers 20.00. I have no idea if this would work, but I feel that an easy 20.00 or so without struggle or the person getting caught with your purse, identification etc... to be used as evidence might provide some measure of safety. Maybe 30.00 now that I think of it. So no visible purse or wallet, reach in and grab 20.00 or 30.00 in tens and fives to hand over.
(gosh what a discussion!)
and your son sounds like he really has a lot he can share with your daughter. I am very tall, so have also tried to use this to my advantage.
oh, and hair. No ponytails, scarves around neck or anythings that can be used as leverage.
and from Oprah who had a guest detective on many years ago, (and this always stayed with me.) Never Ever get into a car or allow yourself to be taken to another location. This is where you fight scream do anything and everything.
and on that note, off for taxes.
I managed to hit all of the painful topics this morning.
Back later to share the joys of the day as well, and the hope. My new co-worker said it so well, is that many of us have our arms, our legs, our thoughts and the ability to talk. In that we have all of the riches of the world. So we may feel bad, have pain and stuggle, but we have the basics and therefore have more than we think we do. That's what I go to when I need to re-balance.
Have a Blessed Day.
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Oh No, was I a thread stopper?
anyone? anyone?
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Hi Squidwitch.....xoxoxoxoxo
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"Nose to the Grindstone" Traci! LOL Head, nose, either one would hurt if it hit the grindstone.
We live in Po-Dunk where it's relatively safe compared to the inner city. People leave their cars running when going into the convenient store (I would never), many leave their back doors unlocked. But I grew up in the DC area, so I know the crime and am ever watchful. Those were great tips Traci and Sheila.
I used to work in a local history library and we often had older folks come in and talk about their pasts. I remember this one couple, they were so cute, always together and just in love still in their 70s. They'd talk about DC back "during the War" (WWII) and how safe it was. Maybe because all the violent men were off fighting the war. Girls would get on a bus and travel even at night, go shopping. We live in such a violent time now... globally... and self-centered.
But it's getting late and it was a full weekend of household chores. I hate painting. I've always had to paint though, b/c it's too expensive to hire out. Becky and I are trying to do my bathroom (sage green) but it's "killing" me to do the trim! Now I know why my mother always had eggshell walls and trim. So I was up and down the ladder yesterday and today and it still looks awful!!! Oh well, it will have to do unless Becky can do some magic this week.
Good night... have a blessed week... prayers for all those going to the doctor or rads or chemo.
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Can't believe the weekend is over. Have a good night everyone. They were beautiful prayers on Friday. I'm saying them every night for everyone's intentions. Sleep well and sweet dreams.
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Squid , Your SI injection should be done under realtime fluroscopy. tHat has been the standard of care for SI injections for at least since 1992-93. ASK your doc about Pryformis? difference between each. .............Your previous doc that hurt you either simply had one bad injection with you, or was to rough, I never had a patient scream the way you did and I assisted on many while in the outpatient center I was in. Brings back a memory of the time the only patient that screamed was when a snake fell out of the ac duct in the ceiling---was that you? LOL.:)))-------Good luck.
Kay--how are you doing?
Betty--how are you doing with the redness?
May all of our prayers be answered
Namaste--I SALUTE THE GOD WITHIN YOU (ALL)
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Sheila,
You are SO FUNNY!!!!! I will have it done in under fluroscopy, and this MD actually listens to me. My poor therapist and I are tackling why I stayed with the other MD's for so long (you know, dismissive, I know better than you about your body.) I wish you were my Nurse back then. But that's a whole 'nother story.
Alright, have a blessed day all. Theresa, I think your paint job is beautiful (in my mind's eye.)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACI !!!!
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Did you all read this today?
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/07/the-real-exorcist-no-sympathy-for-the-devil/?hpt=C1
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Traci,
Are you the beautiful "birthday girl?" I think you are.... Happy, Happy Birthday!
Hugs and have a wonderful day! I am praying your injection isas pain free as possible and provides the relief you need!
Sandy
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Traci-HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY, MANY MORE
Sheila, my redness is still there I am going to a dermatologist Wed. I'll let you know what she thinks. Thanks
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Happy Birthday, Traci!
I read an article this weekend by Elizabeth Foss in the Arlington Catholic Herald about our merciful God vs our wrathful God. If He's all mercy and good, how can he be the wrathful God too? She related a story she heard from a priest who compared God to the sun and us to a rose and I've been contemplating that for the last two days. Comparing that analogy to the garden of St. Teresa of Avila. So, in the priest's analogy, God is the sun beaming His warm and healthful rays down on the rose. If the rose is well watered, then it will live and thrive (God's mercy). If the rose is not well watered, it will wither and die (God's wrath). Same sun - it never changes (God never changes) - but the rose does (we're always changing). St. Teresa used the garden also, but God was the gardener and we are his assistant gardeners to culivate or abuse the gift. Well, I was thinking, let's use the priests analogy and St. Teresa's and this made sense to me. God is the bright sun beaming down on our roses, our souls. Our soul belongs to God and we are the gardeners cultivating this beautiful rose. If we follow God's will and God's direction (prayer and Scripture), then we will be watering and feeding the rose and it will bloom and thrive. If we do not follow God's will and direction then the rose will not have the proper water (polluted water) and no healthful feedings - the rose will wither and die - the brightness and heat of the Sun will become the wrath BY OUR OWN CHOICES. So, we are gardeners in training under the will and guidance of the Master Gardener, Christ our Lord.
I also read an excellent letter of St. Dorotheus of Gaza, Abbot (7th Century) in the Office of Readings today... I'll have to post later.
Janet - I'll read your link after I get home tonight!
Paula - any news with the job?
Kay - how are you doing?
Tori - are you ok with rads and hubby being gone?
Sandy - do you have a second opinion appt coming up soon?
I hope I'm not bringing up old, already discussed topics! Being gone last week put me behind! :-)
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Happy Birthday Traci and many blessings and prayers to you as well!
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Happy Birthday Traci!
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Yes! Thank you so much for asking! I am in a bit of a quandry.... I have an appointment scheduled at MD Anderson on 14 March with Dr. Trerese Bevers for a consult. She is not a BS but ii in the Breast Cancer Prevention Unit. I would be evaluated there, possibly - most likely - have another mammy,, MRI, US, and possibly a biopsy.
Depending upon what was found or not found, we would discuss what to do regarding the NS?PMX at some later date. I am unclear about how long I might have to wait to have this done for it is unlikely I would meet with a surgeon, either BS or PS at this appointment. I have heard very good things about her and feel she is top notch!
Next, I sent an email to Dr. Salzberg in NY on Friday for this group has also been highly recommended to me. Shock of all shocks - they called this morning and set me up for a phone consult with Dr. Salzberg for about an hour later. He is the PS.
He called and I felt an immediate connection to him for he was so easy to talk with and answered every question I had and there were many. I really liked him! I have not yet spoken with the BS but also feel he is very well qualified and these two docs work well together.
Assuming the skin is satisfactory, and I am to send photos (not with my face in them) to them later today, Dr. Salzberg feels I am most likely a good candidate for the one-step with Alloderm. I think the skin is probably just fine but who on earth knows at this point?
Next, they have availability on the March 21 at 1:00 PM to do the surgery if I want to have it done that quickly. Their next availability for these two physicians in somewhere in the last week of April. I am on pins and needles again. This soon? Why not? I already know I must have this surgery so why wait?
They can arrange to have some, but not all of the pre-op work done at Vanderbilt so this is not an issue. I would need to go to meet the BS on Fridaay, March 18 before the surgery and would meet with Dr. Salzberg then as well. They believe I could leave NY on March 29 for I would need to stay a bit longer than most so the drains could be removed before I left the area.
They have said they would also do another MRI on March 18 to be certain it is clear or if it isn't, to know what we are facing. As all of you dear sisters are now doing, I too pray it is indeed clear.
My problem is this: I do not think things "just happen" for no reason at all. When I have tried to plan everything thinking I knew what was best, our Blessed Mother or Our Lord has most kindly interveneed and caused me to adjust the sails on my boat.
So, I don't think it was just by chance Dr. Salzberg's office called nor by chance I felt so comfortable with him when we spoke. I checked my phone afterwards and this kind man had actually spoken to me for 47 minutes and charged me absolutely nothing for his time. I have only rarely had a physician spend that much time when I was face to face with him/her. I felt safe with this doc and I have never met him... It was the same feeling I have with all of you for I feel safe and secure with you sweet sisters.
So, my dear sisters, am I losing my mind by thinking the angels have yet again come to my aid? Is this another precious gift I have been given? Or, on the other hand, do I just want to get this over and done so much I am failing to take enough time to schedule the appointment. It is not a decision of "Will I have this done. I made that decision weeks ago and know it is the right thing for me to do for I am a total peace with the decision. Am I rushing things or just not trusting that a gift has been offered to me and I am being slow to accept it?
I need your thought dear sisters! All of you bring me such peace and comfort and I thank you so much for that!
May God Bless all of you and Hugs to all
Sandy
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Sandy - that sounds very good. Having a good feeling about your doctors is SO important. I have said on this board before, and I'll tell you too, I felt Divine intervention with my BS also, my primary care doctor referred me to her surgeon at Hahnemann and he was wonderful... took me right away. Just set me at ease... same feeling with my radiation oncologist. My BS provided his cell phone number and told me to call him anytime. Even now that I've moved, I sent him a thank you email and he again told me to call him if I have any concerns at all or want a second opinion. When you go "under the knife", having that peaceful feeling that you're putting your life literally under their hands is a big deal.
God bless you with this discernment!
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