For Older People with Sense
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chrissy. I have the Note 8 and love it.
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Judy, I use the Body or Skin over my mastectomy area where it was one of the places I had the shingles. Didn't bother it
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Lisa I am now the proud owner of the Galaxy Note 8.......still setting it up but I'm getting there. What was the app you used for editing your photos? You did tell me but sometimes I think I'm so brain dead I can't remember anything.......very frustrating indeed...lol
Got a good report from the doc so that's a good thing.....the only downer but was I have to up my thyroid meds as the dose I was on was just not cutting it anymore.... may well explain the recent weight gain.....mmmmm.
Need to go to bed, it's now 1.00am and it's been a very long day.......need some shut eye.
Love n hugs all! Chrissy
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SoCalLisa,
Good to know that the BodyGlide didn't bother your shingles. Wore my forms in a simple cotton sports bra and after about 10 hrs. yesterday, the edges of the silicone form irritated the retreating bumps to itch again. Since I have depressions in my chest, and the silicone foobs, however soft and squishy, have a distinct edge, I'm thinking because they don't fill in my concavity, that's the 'rub.'
Does anyone know if the foam forms have an edge to them. Do some other women find that this skin is now more delicate, even without radiation?
Thanks, Judy
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chrissy, I use the editing of the phone. After I crop one, three dots comes up in the top right hand corner for more editing
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My skin is definitely more delicate. 10hrs is a lot to wear any bra IMO. My foam form comes in a little cover. The only edge is where the cover has a seam between back and front.
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Thanks Lisa, I'll check it out.
Judy, the little pocket I made for mine stops any irritation. Like you I have an indentation/depression in my chest and while the skin is more sensitive in that area it's not more delicate.
Can't help myself.....lol.....got up for a bathroom visit and had to check in.........now I'm going back to bed......lol.
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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Wren,
Thanks for that foam foob info! From some online images, it was hard to tell. Will see what my fitter is able to come up with. Nice to know that there are no seams on the skin side.
And you think 10 hrs. in a bra is a lot? Gosh, before my surgery, I wore mine all day, but they were the all-over stretchy kind and I was small. Now it feels good not to wear anything at home and I can understand why my busomy friends can't wait to take theirs off.
When I first had my surgery I kept watching that Dragon Tattoo Trilogy and studying the actress, Noomi Rapace, that went braless. Without any bra she was a pancake. Was hoping her lack of self-consciousness would rub off. Didn't work for me, but maybe that's the more mature European mind-set. I sure want my 'social security' in public
Judy
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SoCalLisa,
Got the green light to use Body Glide yesterday and it certainly helped. Thanks so much for your idea!!!
Judy
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Hi Nancy,
You wrote about dealing with Lyme. My doctor recently and finally cleared my body of chronic Lyme and co-infections. It took about 2 years while we also cleared other issues and supported various functions so my body can fully heal.
Anyway, while at his office today, I copied the title of a book on Lyme he had in the waiting room, should you want to check it out. This doc is a functional/holistic MD, so there's no one-size-fits-all with his patients and how he practices medicine. Good luck with your healing and hope this book is something that might be of help.
Hugs,
Hogwarts/Judy
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Hi, Everyone. I'm new to the group having just been diagnosed with DCIS, grade 1. I'm still debating treatment options and am leaning either toward doing nothing at all or double MX with or without reconstruction. Part of the issue is that I am 70 years old and do not want to go through the multiple diagnoses that many of you have. So I figure either I'll do nothing but watch it to see if it changes or just go whole hog and be done with it. My biggest concern is the effect of 12+ hours of anesthesia if I choose to try a DIEP reconstruction at the same time as the MX. Anyone here who has had experience with this? Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences.
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I was diagnosed at 71. After several tumors were discovered accidentally that hadn't shown up on anything, I had a mastectomy without reconstruction. I don't regret my decision although it's difficult to match sides. Thelma is a perky foob and Louise is a droopy girl appropriate for a 77yo.
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and so it goes again. Just had mammogram, and sonogram this afternoon and appointment for MRI. This was after an MRI for my liver in the morning. I had a MRI for my knee a few days ago. The radiologist this morning said I knew more about my history than anyone else he had examined. And knew the right questions to ask. Told him fourth time around is the answer. I feel pretty calm this time. I guess I have become a stoic. With all my other ailments I feel I need to Triage me. And so it goes....
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Oh Lisa not again?! It just seems like you get through one thing and another pops up. Can't help but think that the Universe has got it in for you and you just keep spitting in its eye coz you are still here, still strong.
Hang in there lovely and please let us know how things are.
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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thanks Chrissy. One step at a time. 😎
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Wish my neighbor would come to my house and garden
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Thought of you today, Chrissy
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Yessss! Balboa Park if I'm not mistaken.......and hopefully I'm not.......lol. Gorgeous Rose's, gorgeous gardens!
How are you doing Lisa? Any word?
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I have my MRI on Thursday. Chrissy
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You are in my thoughts and I've got everything crossed that you get good news.
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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thanks 😊
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Thinking of you, Lisa, positive thoughts.
Kathy
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They are back.😎🦋
Had the MRI only discomfort was getting my previous fractured humerus up over my head with an IV for contrast due. But it is done. 3 to 5 working days for report. We will be out of the house for termite tenting. Wow. So much to do to get everything done.
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Oh wow, Lisa, those butterflies are so beautiful!
I've got everything crossed for a good report for you.
I had a friend break down yesterday and cry on my shoulder, he was just diagnosed with lung cancer. You can all imagine where his head is right now. He still has to go through staging and a biopsy before he will know his treatment ..........I really feel for him.
Busy weekend ahead as it is our town's annual Antiques Fair and the town is already bursting at the seams with visitors. All I can say is roll on Monday morning!
Love n hugs all. Chrissy
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Oh the pictures are so beautiful and peaceful! Thank you for posting.
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the rose my sister in law gave me last summer when I was in the wheelchair. 0 -
Hello Ladies
So pleased I have decided to come back here. I am been cleared for another year so that’s great. Other health issues area different thing.
Sunset coming home from Napier.
Will be back. I need the support of the lovely folk here.
Big hugs.
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