Single life after a mastectomy

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  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited August 2014

    Jazzy - The scenery in NM really does look beautiful.  I can see why you fell in love with it and moved there.

    Enerva - I like my PS and wouldn't want to go to anyone else.  Still, a misunderstanding is possible with anyone.  Right before I was wheeled into the OR for my last surgery, I had a feeling there might be some confusion between what the PS and I discussed and what the office workers wrote down.  So, I talked with the PS right before I was taken into the OR.  It turned out there really was a misunderstanding, and the PS was glad I cleared it up for him.  So, yeah, definitely, clarify everything with the PS, even if you're doing it right before the surgery.

    It sounds like you found a trustworthy PS, but it doesn't hurt to make sure you understand each other.

    BB - Is your computer broken?

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    yes I will clear it up before they take me in, I really don't want to request another appointment since the last time I was there I was very clear plus insert the email and he order one of my suggestions. just hope everything works out at the end. 

    Bb I guess your pm is having trouble lol

    I managed to have a nap so I have a feeling I may not sleep well tonight again. 

    Tmw we should know if I pass my exam. Sight lol

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    soneone posted this one in the insomnia tread lo

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  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited August 2014

    i went for nipple reconstruction today .feeling bit soar.i hope it will get better.

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    milky, hope you feel better soon.

    Have any of you had that done before? How long ll it take to heal? 

    I worry about my sister s breast it looks so burned I think she ll lose the nipple :( 

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    its midnight, if I am not sleep by 2 am I ll get up to take a pill cuz i don't want another restless night. :( 

  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

    Milkyway- I hope you are feeling better from the nipple recon. I hope you can get some rest. Maybe the last of the surgeries you have to do?

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited August 2014

    1:47 a.m.   And still awake.  :-(

    Milky - I opted not to have nipple reconstruction, so I have no idea how painful it might be.  But, I hope you're feeling better soon!

    E - Good luck with your test results.  And I agree with the lady in that cartoon - now those would be side effects I could live with.  ;-)

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014


    its 220am. I am exhausted. maybe you ladies can come cover me while I take a quick nap. ;)

    Looks like bb is having computerwoes :(:(

    Sorry about your post procedure pain Milky. I had  no pain really. A little tenderness on the donor site. (My PS used part of my existing nipple to create a new one for the other side)

    I think My docs were really good at numbing the areas to have it last for quite a while.

    gotta run and quiet a kiddo

     

  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited August 2014

    3:33 a.m.   Hey, I think I'm winning this competition on who can stay awake the latest.  ;-)  lol

    Seriously, my sleep schedule is completely messed up.  I wish I had a reset button.  Maybe if I stay awake all night and all day...

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    good morning life, lol well I think we need to figure what is happening lol I fall sleep around 2am and I wake up at 7am so 5 hours for me today. Not bad compared with the rest of the week.  I think the wall yesterday helped me. Hope u got some rest.

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  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

    I do hope you get some rest Life and E.

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    ladies I passed lol finally I got 92% so I now know it was my family stress that affected me the most last month :( 

    So let's celebrate :) 

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    Piper yes your baby has the most beautiful eyes, I have a nephew like that here is my nephew s pic

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  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

    Enerva- congrats on passing the exam! Whoot whoot. You go girl. I am sure it feels good to be past this one. I think you have some more to do before you are all done with your certs, yes?

  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    thnaks, actually there is one more book but I now have to pay for the license registration and insurance.  I thought I could take the course first but it doesn't allow me. It's so stupid 

    It's a lot of money 

  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

    Enerva- ugh, everything is a racket. I hope you can get through that okay and know you will have a great new career waiting for you. You will be dynamite!

    Any word from your sis?

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

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    WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!

    Congrats E!!!

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

    Oh Jazz That Pic what a contrast of nature.

    Forgot to ask how the concert was. 

    And E, I am not sure how I missed those pics Milky took...I am so glad you two were able to meet and a new supportive relationship exists for you both. Your nephews is so cute and yes he has very pretty eyes......Eyes get me every time

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    OH SNAP! Look who stopped in to say congrats!!!!!!

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

    Pocket party, tomorrow, for BB. 

    Send up those positive thoughts ladies. 

    Smile

  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

    Concert was awesome! Natalie Cole sang for an hour and was WONDERFUL and the Smokey wrapped it up. He is a great entertainer. Here are some pics from last night, I was sixth row from the stage, really great seat!

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  • grayeyes
    grayeyes Member Posts: 533
    edited August 2014

    Congratulations, Enerva!  Great score!  Smile

    Nice optical illusion, by the way.

    Piper - In that photo you posted, I noticed a resemblance between you and your son now, too (imho).

    BB - Oh, no, I hope your computer is working again soon or that you're able to get a new one (because it can be frustrating to type on a phone).

    Jazzy - Great photos!

    So, when it reached 3:30 a.m. last night, I figured I should stay awake all night and all day to "reset" my internal clock.  I did pass out for an hour or so this afternoon, but then I managed to wake up and stay awake until now (9:35 p.m.).  Hopefully I'll have a good night's sleep tonight.  Maybe this is the thing we need to do when we lose sleep.  *shrug*  It worked when I was young, anyway.  We'll see if it works now... 

    E - I'm glad the wall helped you.

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

    Jazz, so glad you enjoyed the awesome concert. So funny, but the last 2, yes 2, times Smokey was to perform in my hometown he bailed for various reasons. I did see him once.....and he really was good. Nice seats too. One Republic and Script will be in town tomorrow night, Thought of going on my own as MBFF is going to the Pirate game. However, we are having tons of staffing issues at work (and I always need extra money). I may pick up an afternoon shift. I'll see how I feel in the morning. 

    Life...It's so funny how much my son resembles his father now, however, my son kind of has my sense of dark humor and he and I get each other even though we get on each others nerves equally. Perhaps it is the eyebrows and the smile. My sissy's kids have the family brow-line as well. HAHA. 

    I was going to try to be the last post in the early morning, however, I was busy cuddling with my babies. 

    Wishing everyone a restful night....

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited August 2014

    i know a beautiful birthday girl 

    Write happy birthday to her

  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 2,985
    edited August 2014

    hi ladies, thank you so much for all the support. My sister got the report today. Margen were ok but c was in 4 of 9 lymph nodes :( 

    I am trying to figure out the report since it is in Spanish and very confusing. I can see her tumor were grade 3' stage 3 like mine :(

    I think tmw she see the doctor to discuss the report. 

  • jazzygirl
    jazzygirl Member Posts: 11,974
    edited August 2014

    Life- I hope you can get some rest. You sound exhausted. Are you taking the AIs? They mess with your sleep.

    Piper- I hope you too can get some rest when you come off your shift. Cuddling with babies sounds really nice to me this evening.

    Enerva- path reports are confusing in any language. It sounds like your sister has a very similar tumor to yours. Sounds like she may be facing chemo if it is in the nodes. Keep us posted, I know you are worried.

    Milky- whose b-day is it? Yours?

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited August 2014

    its Enerva birthday 

  • sandpiper1
    sandpiper1 Member Posts: 508
    edited August 2014

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    Happy happy day dearest E.

    <3

    Piper

  • milkyway2
    milkyway2 Member Posts: 186
    edited August 2014

    sandpiper save this sexy pic for my birthday its 8 may.hahaha