Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
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SweetMamaJ, Couldn't get rid of the guys long enough to have girl talk! So bras will have to wait.
DH is declining. Things are hard right now.
HUGS!
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Oh, Peggy! I have been dreading that message ever since you mentioned your husband was having (more) issues just now. Please do keep us posted, but PM me (if you're comfortable with that) if you don't feel up to the whole group.
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Peggy - {HUGS} to you...
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Peggy, ((HUGS)) Sending you love and courage. I'm holding your hand and I'm in your pockets.
xoxo, sweetmamaj
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HuGs Peggy,
So sorry to hear about his decline
Also just wanted to say I finished my last radiation treatment today. 6 1/2 weeks done!
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Peggy, I too have been holding my breath and hoping to not hear bad news about your hubby. Even when they're so sick, it's hard to believe it when things start going south. My heart goes out to you and I wish you strength to endure whatever comes next.
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Peggy: Jumping into your (crowded) pocket. You've been in my thoughts.
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PatRN: Congrats!!! Doing the happy dance for you!!!
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PatRN, Congratulations on finishing 6.5 weeks of Rad Camp! Hope you celebrate this weekend!
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PatRN, YIPPEE!!! Now you get to figure out what to do with all that spare time you now have! Congratulations.
Everyone, thank you so much for all your kind words, support, loving arms and my bulging pockets. It means so much. I'm at the point where the medicos and I will be discussing hospice with DH tomorrow. Since he is still alert (and not totally out of it), hospice is HIS decision. I actually thought it was mine and so did my brother-in-law, so that was a surprise. Makes sense since it is his life we're talking about. I'll let you know how it goes and what is decided. Our sons know we are having "the talk" and also think hospice is probably the best way to go. He is very weary. Poor guy.
HUGS!!!
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Hugs Peggy. I am out of surgery, eating dinner and so far pain controll0 -
Peggy.. Your current journey ... can relate... with pockets full of the love and support from this amazing online group... wow...count me in ( if there is room) in that pocket... Maggie
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Molly - Glad to hear you are out of surgery, eating and pain is under control. All good signs. Keep us posted on you recovery! Prayers for a smooth and quick recovery.
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Peggy- my heart is aching for you! Virtually wrapping you in a hug! I hope you can get as much comfort and support from this group as you've given to us.
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Molly, YES!! Glad you are doing well and comfortable. Keep it up and take pain meds as needed - no heroics!
Molly, MaggieCat and Ringelle, thank you. It is a very hard journey right now. The support of this group is invaluable. Now it is time to re-read the two best books on hospice and end of life. Both are by Maggie Callanan. One is Final Journeys and the other is Final Gifts. They are wonderful stories about everyday people coping with end of life - she is a hospice nurse. I got the books when DH's mother was in her last years and I've re-read them many times because they are uplifting and comforting. I recommend them to everyone. They are not depressing - honest!
HUGS to my ladies!
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also holding your hand and in your pockets, Peggy and sending lots of hugs!!!
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Molly50, best wishes and prayers for a speedy recover and yay for pain control!
PatRN, Congratulations!
Octogirl
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Thanks everyone . Good vibes out to Molly and Peggy.
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Molly, so glad you are doing well and have an appetite! ((HUGS)) Rest well this weekend and be good to yourself.
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Just a quick & weird question.....
Do any of you ever get this surprised thought in your heads: "Damn! I just brought cancer up in my house!" It's like it hits me, like a bolt of lightening. "Crap! I have breast cancer!" What's so weird is that above the surface I am handling everything very well, very coolly, and quite clinically. I am by nature a pragmatic person. I didn't really have these thoughts prior to the first lumpectomy, back in Aug. But I've been having these little "brain zaps" several times this week, after learning that I would need the 2nd lumpectomy.
OMG. I've cancer. I've really got cancer.
Lucky for me, my dear doctor sent over a prescription for my friend XANAX today.
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mlp, I didn't even cry until I learned that I had to have a mastectomy. I think that was reality hit me.
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I lined up all my pill bottles yesterday and took a hard look at what's happening to me. I'm have all sorts of bladder and kidney issues related to the chemo. I took a picture and thought, "my goodness, what has become of me?"
Peggy, dear Peggy. I have no words. I'm so sorry that so much has been trust on your shoulders. I know you will stay strong, and we are all right behind you. Is there a support group you could join?
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Tresjoli2...And you're waking up in the middle of the night too (like me).
Keep your chin up kiddo. Just remember, you're still here with the rest of us F'd up b'tches.
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Someone mentioned genes previously and I can't remember who but I got mine results yesterday just before my surgery. I have the Chek2 gene. Makes me wonder if I should have gone for the BMX instead of umx. DH and I discussed waiting a couple years and doing the other side prophylacticly.
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TresJoli, I second what Keys-Plez said - pills and all, you're still here and able to bitch! You will start to feel better!
Molly, I can understand why you are second-guessing going with a Umx. However, you made your decision with the information you had. Have the various docs said anything to you about a prophylactic Mx? Take your time and recover. You can do whatever you decide in a month or a year or never. Hugs.
TresJoli, I don't know if there is a support group or not. I'm generally not a real "groupie" person. I've got good friends who aren't horrified by gross details or my rants and who are extremely supportive. And my sons are a big help though they are far away. Keep me and DH in your thoughts as we have the hospice talk today.
HUGS
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Peggy...You're an amazing woman and inspiration to us all. I'll have you and your family in my thoughts today.0 -
Keys-Plez, Not amazing, really. Just a woman/wife determined to do what's best for her man. It's what we all do. We are all much stronger than we think.
HUGS!
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Oh Peggy, the hospice conversation/decision is not a fun one to have. I went through it with my father. I will be thinking of you today.0
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I have you in my pocket, Peggy. I hope the discussion goes well.
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Hi Lumpies!
Peggy - in your pocket! Hospice is great, but you may need to determine if you need to hire additional help...ie am/pm up/tuck. Make sure you use all their services and put their number on speed dial. I'm grateful for the 11 days they helped us as hubby graduated to heaven. Praying for you...accept all help!
(((Hugs)))
Cindy
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