2013 Survivors!!!
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Ramols - I like what you wrote and I agree
Momof3 - hope this is the last surgery for a good long while for you!
Believe - enjoy your time away
Jenjenl - good to hear from you again, sorry you are feeling depressed. That anniversary is hard on all of us. Be kind to yourself, that adjustment back to full time work can make it difficult to continue good habits but feeling guilty isn't helpful. Put time in your schedule for you and treat that time as if you have an appointment with your best friend - then be that best friend to yourself. Sending hugs ((()))0 -
JenJenL - we are here for you. You aren't alone, lean on us!
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Anybody ever heard of tamoxifen causing gall stones? Pretty sure I had an attack last night. My hubby has had them - had to get his gallbladder removed - and says my symptoms are classic. Saw online a cause for stones can be hormonal therapy. Anyone else experience this? Hope you're all having a great weekend!
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Ramols, I was diagnosed with bc, endometrial ca and gallstones on the same day in Dec. 2011. And yes, I've been on hormone replacement therapy for the previous six years, which I dropped cold turkey like a hot potato then, but it was too late of course, and the damage was done. HRT is listed as a risk factor for all the above-mentioned conditions, and I am convinced that it was the cause of my three diagnoses. What are the chances of getting all those simultaneously when you've been as healthy as a horse all your life? My docs were dumbfounded, but agreed that it was just too much of a coincidence. I'm not sure if Tamoxifen can cause gallstones, but I won't be surprised in which case I'm just glad I don't have a gallbladder anymore. Will be riding the Tamo train for another 4 years. Hope you find an answer soon. Gallstones are no fun, and need to be taken care of. Don't wait. The pain I had with the last attack was worse than childbirth, and it lasted for 9 hours. Best wishes to you, and I hope you get this sorted out soon!
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Ramols and Juneaubug and all, I am aware that there is a strong anti nipple movement among the survivors and at the support group I was able to attend a meeting of here locally. I just decided that for me, I wanted to get those. The PS is happy to put them on. However, since I got lopsided when one side dropped & fluffed but the none cancer side which I had done for preventive measures (not all that scientific but it helps my mind) so the none cancer did not drop. The PS is telling me we can lipo suction some fat from the tummy (oh plz get rid of some that fat!) to put on the side where the cancer was ...to plump up that side to try to even things out. Only problem is...I am terrified of the notion of lipo suction! Is that fat grafting?
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Ramols - please get to a doctor tomorrow. I lived through several gall stone attacks before we realized what it was. Once it starts it usually keeps going. I hope you feel better soon!
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Layla - yes, that sounds like fat grafting. Fat grafting is similar to liposuction, but the fat is processed differently. I had fat grafting at the same time as my exchange surgery in August. First, let me say I am very glad I did. Then I will say, yes it hurts afterwards. I had fat removed from my inner thighs and from my outer thighs and buttocks. I was extremely black and blue. Had to wear a compression garment. My inner thighs are still a bit sore, but are getting MUCH better. The fat was placed around my implants, softened the edges, and seems to be healing my rads side a bit. It was a very doable surgery considering everything else I had been through. I will have a second round of fat grafting in April - this will fill in the upper pole on the one side some more.
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Thanks for the advice, ladies. I'm actually set to see my neurologist at msk tomorrow for a follow-up so I'll mention it to her. But will be sure to call my MO and see what they have to say about - otherwise I'll head to our GP ands see that they say. Sigh...
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Good evening!
Ramols-I love you and your husband! Jon could care less about me having nips or not, me however, I feel I need them to make me feel normal (ok somewhat normal). Jon was the same way about me having recon as well. I think it is a very personal decision for each one of us. I once thought I could live without them before implants, now I can't see myself without them.
Momof3- Good luck on your upcoming procedure, you will be in my prayers.
Believe- Hope you are having fun on your getaway.
jenjen- we all take breaks now and then, but we always come back to each other. I am on two different depression meds and i'm tickled pink (where did that damn phrase originate from?) scratch that, i'm tickled that i'm doing well on it. I can even handle my bitch of a boss now that i'm on them.
Tomorrow is D-Day for me. It's when I find out if I still get to have my nip/pinning down surgery. It is all up in the air until i find out if my friend/coworker has to have heart surgery. I'm hoping not, only because i want to be selfish but know that if she does it's for the best for her. If I don't get to have it this year, I will be doing it next year, really wanted it to be done this year. Guess i could chalk it up to giving my body a full year or so without surgery and anesthesia.
I will try to be back on more, i try to stay off when Jon is home, now that he's gone i should be able to get on more. love you all!
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Short post - Ramols - sending hugs - keep us updated
For those that know the story of my mother, she had another fall yesterday morning, it caused a massive intracerebral bleed. She was on a ventilator for a while but it was taken off at about 2 yesterday afternoon. She passed away very peacefully this a.m. At 3:450 -
Oh Websister, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I am sure you are finding some comfort in the fact that it was fast and peaceful. You were such a wonderful daughter and I know you will miss her. All my sympathies are with you and your family.
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So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. (((hugs)))
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websister - so very sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs!!!
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Websister-thoughts and prayers with you .x
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Websister.......I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing.......made me think of my own mother who passed away quite a few years now. All I can say is that time makes it
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Websister I am so sorry about your mom. One more angel up there looking over us all.
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Websister, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Keep her alive in your heart with all those wonderful memories.
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So sorry about your Mom Websister!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!!!! As Karen said, another angel to watch over all of us.
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So sorry to hear about your mom, Websister. Agree with what Karen said, another special angel to watch over you and us.
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Websister - thinking of you and here for you.
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Websister...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow, God Bless You.
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Websister, hugs to you!
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Hi All - I hardly ever write - but I think of you all, a lot. It's a weird place I am in - a foot in both world breast cancer and beyond - trying to fit it all in and figure out who I am. Definitely a survivor is all shapes and ways. How are you figuring it out? I would love to hear.
Marilyn
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websister - big hugs for your loss. Thinking of you.
cvmarilyn: Not sure that any of us ever figure it out. For me I put one foot in front of the other, move forward and enjoy every moment of life that I wake up to.
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Websister, so sorry to hear of your mom. I keep dreaming that
I am shopping for Christmas gifts for my parents who passed away a few yrs ago.
Thx for advice Bayoubabe, I am a little scared of the fat grafting. Hate compression garments but "this too shall pass". Was that phrase coined by constipated person?
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Thank you for all the kind words and condolences, love you guys - you are 'extended family' to me - we've shared a lot together.
Funeral will probably be on Friday, I will know more after meeting with funeral home this afternoon.
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Websister, I am sorry to hear this news. You have been such a good daughter with juggling her needs and moves while going through treatments at the same time. You are special as was your Mom. Hugs to you!
The wedding in chicago was beautiful. The room for reception was breathtaking from the centerpieces to the cake. Seeing DH after a month, DS and fiance was sooo nice too. Now back in Fla for a few more weeks with dad. He is doing well! I am hopping along after slipping on wet floor at Ohare. How come the older we get, the farther away the ground is?0 -
Websister...so sorry to hear about your mom. It is so difficult to lose a parent, no matter whether it is anticipated or not.
Cvmarilyn...Tazzy said it best. We just all put one foot in front of the other an try to move on.
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Layla... ha ha ha !!
Aruba - wedding sounds delightful. Take care of yourself. Hope you Pa is doing OK.
Long day for me - still at the office - will be leaving soon. DH will have supper and beer ready - I need a drink today.
Love and hugs to all xxxx
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Websister; (((HUGS))). You give me the gift of Perspective by sharing with us. I spoke to my mom Monday night and she irritated the shit out of me (as usual) because she was calling because she needed something from me (as usual). Mind you after my eye surgery she came over and "help" to make me dinner while I was icing... But it "was too much" and she "just can't do it" and I ended up cooking and cleaning up dinner for two. I told her next time don't come. I could have eaten a hard boiled egg and stayed in bed. I should try to be nicer... I just get hit with all those childhood feelings of being forced to be the parent while she gets to live like a child; with no responsibility. *sigh*. Hopefully I have time to sort it out before she's gone. I love her and really dislike her all at the same time. Moms are so tough. Love you Websister.
Momof3: fun never ends huh? At least you'll start 2014 healthy as an Ox!!!
Aruba; wedding photos please?!
Cvmarilyn; like Tazzy said. Just do it. Practice makes perfect... Well makes a new normal.
Hugs ladies... Gotta run. No real weight loss this week. My portion control has been off. Six sugar free chocolates is NOT a diet! Lol! It's a 350 calorie snack!0
