2010 Sisters
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I finished the rads in feb...my tan is almost gone but the breast is ugly and now i have edema in that breast.under the arm.wearing a compression bra 24/7 and goin to PT 2x a week.gee i thought when i started the thread after rads.we were gonna talk about creams,deoderants stc.instead people are popping up with worst things then a tan.
and the beat goes on.huggggs to everyone.we are gonna get you bc.we fight hard and dirty.there is a safety in numbers and we will win.God bless all of us K
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Cat - welcome to the group that no one wants to join, at least here there are lots of women to encourage, love and support each other. This has been the best part of bc is the support and friendships that have been made here on BCO. I finished my rads in March and still have the first tan I have ever had in my life. Not exactly ready for a swimsuit, but then I don't swim much anyway.
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cat and kallimom, welcome. BC is the gift that keeps on giving.
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welcome newbies--I finished rads the end of Jan and I still have a tan. Don't guess I will be going strapless this summer.
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I finished in Feb and still have a slight tan too. I noticed that yesterday I was outside with a light top on and I guess the sun got through the fabric because later I noticed my skin was pinker than usual!
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How's everyone doing since their 2010 diagnosis?
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I am doing relatively well. I do have some pain issues that still need to be addressed. Pain patches that are supposed to last 72 hour are barely lasting 24 hours! Other than that I am great!
I finished rads in March and still have a slight tan. Tried on my swimsuit and it fell off so I need to go shopping. YEAH!!!!! I love shopping therapy.
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Amyjo I need a new swimsuit as well to bad I don't live closer we could do shopping therapy together.
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Amy Jo- I need a new swimsuit too. We're all going to be bathing beauties!
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I have a bunch of extras in all sizes since I used to have a pool and I really didn't want to look at naked women swimming around.
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HAHAHA! ROTFLMAO! BarbaraA you are so funny. Love that about you. My last suit was a size 22 and I think now I need a 14 or maybe even a 12! I am now about the same size as DD#2! Now if I could just figure out how I keep losing weight without trying I could get down to the weight I was when DH and I got married. (130) I know he would be happy about that. hehehe. And ladies if I figure it out I will pass it along to all of you that are wanting to lose some of those chemo pounds.
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DM are you really going swiming this summer? I thought the water in Canada would still be on the chilly side of cold! I guess you really don't have to get the swimsuit wet to be a bathing beauty. Have fun at your summer hide away. I just thought of something. If Bry ever does misbehave you now have something that you can threaten to take away that you really get his attention! Of course he never misbehaves.
I know I am rambleing now, I think I will go get a nice bath and see if I can talk DH into watching a movie and get some suggle time in. 0 -
Amy Jo- I know DH could care less about you being 130 pounds. I think the secret to losing weight is green food every day, lots of it (not pistachio ice cream)! For what it's worth, I actually like Lands End swimsuits. They have different styles for every conceivable bodytype (even mine)!
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Welcome nubbies sorry your here but we are here for support.
Finished rads in Feb and still have that rectangular tan but the tan on my back is gon. After my surgery and healed, looking for a new suit with water proof prosthetics. Hopeing for a fall cruise with DH.0 -
How about pistachio nuts! I love those too! Or pistachio pudding? I like the Lands End suits too. They always fit so good and the legs do not ride up. I found one of DD#2s suits that she left here so I think I may try it on and if it fits, go to the pool tomorrow. That will be a rare occurance! We have been here 12 yrs. and I think I have been to the pool here maybe 3 times when the kids were all here to visit. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
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Finished rads in mid February after completing 6 dense dose chemo treatments (FEC-T). Started taking Tamoxifen 17th March and side effects from that drug include hot flashes, joint pain, sleeplessness, fatigue, naudea, headaches, moodiness. Still have some stabbing pain in radiated breast that comes on strong and leaves quickly. Very low energy level, but trying to stay "up" and get stronger and heal as best I can. What a year this has been!
Take good care and just breathe. . .
Teklya
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I got a cute navy and white tankini from Land's End at the end of the summer last year (on sale, of course). It has the pockets for prosthesis. If you use a microbead prosthesis, get the ones from TLC for $40, and you can swim in them. I just set it out to dry after I swim!
Personally, I plan to float in the pool all weekend. Happy Memorial Day! Hug a Vet!
Good to see you Teklya!
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Amy Jo- I think pistachios are actually really healthy, just get the natural ones, not the ones that are dyed red. I snack on nuts a lot. I get the raw, unsalted pecans or almonds from Whole Foods and then roast them slowly in the oven.
Everyone have a great holiday weekend. Don't forget the sunblock!
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY SISTAS.PLEASE REMEMBER OUR TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS.THEY ARE FIGHTING FOR ALL OF US.HUGGGGGGGGS K0
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Happy Memorial Day gals! The pool is calling my name. Headed out there after breakfast.
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Well, I was up earlier trying to get some more of the tax stuff done and I kept falling asleep so I went back to bed for a couple of (3) hours. I got up again and ate breakfast then did my nails and now here I am. I will start on the taxes later. No idea what DH is doing outside, but it is too hot for me already today. Guess I will stay inside and really take a good stab at getting this tedious tax stuff done.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend and if you at the pool or beach remember the sunblock. Take care of yourselves.
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Happy Memorial Day weekend!!! Last year at this time I had absolutely NO IDEA what was coming for me. Holy cow. I just posted that and it made me cry. It was a hard year.
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Omaz - I am crying with you. I was in the same place as you this time last year. It has been indeed been a hard year. We are both doing better now and have learned a lot about ourselves and our friends and found new friends in the process and hopefully we are at a place we can share the difficulties with the new ladies that seem to be showing up on BCO or other places in our lives. Take care of youself and we both will have a good cry.
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Amy Jo and Omaz- What a year, indeed! There have been many times in my life that I have had to endure difficult things. Always, always when I look in hindsight and ask myself if I could choose to not have gone through it, I answer that I would still do it the same. Though I find it hard to believe, I guess I would say the same about BC. If I could choose to not have been diagnosed, would I? I would not be the same "me" if I chose that. I would not have made these incredible friends (some who I will know forever and beyond). I would not know the extremes of love shown to me by my family and friends. I think this experience is just another part of who we are destined to be. I am grateful and honored to be traveling this journey with all of you!
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Thanks guys. (c:
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Great sentiments, DM. I agree.
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DesignerMom - very well stated - that's exactly how I feel. It's kind of strange, but in many ways having BC has been a blessing. I guess God gives us some good with the bad. It's changed me in many ways, and I think the changes have been mostly for the better.0
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shelley and LindaK- I guess that old Rolling Stones song "you can't always get what you want......you get what you need" is true. I have often met people who have been "lucky" all their lives (beautiful, rich, healthy, entitled etc), so often their lives are shallow and unfulfilled. Then I have met people (including many here on BCO) who have little, are battling BC with all the lovely SE and yet they are gratefully screaming through life. Who knows what is better? I am grateful, that's for certain. This is the life given to me and I better not waste a moment. Okay, that means I have to go do something productive now.
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DM - Thursday will be here before we know it and you will be off to your summer retreat in Canada and I will be off to Oklahoma for a week to see DD#2 and her family which includes 3 of my beautiful grandaughters! I am finally doing some laundry so I can pack. Tomorrow I have the blood work to see if I can have my next treatment when we get back. Also to get a resolution to the pain issues. I will send you a PM in a little while.
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Memorial Day!
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Have fun trips you gals! You deserve it.
Ok, I spent too many hours floating in the pool this weekend, and have eaten too much. Had a great day with the family, the ribs never tasted better, the watermelon was succulent and sweet, and the sweet corn was like candy. A year ago I was having my 2nd chemo and all I could eat was watermelon! Yes, this journey definitely makes me take all blessings into account and enjoy the small things. Some people just don't understand that, but we do. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
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