Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
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Oh Peggy, I am so sorry you are going through this. I pray your sons get there in time.0
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Whew, one son home this afternoon. DH is fading fast. I hope he hangs on until our other son arrives home late tomorrow afternoon.
HUGS!
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Peggy - glad to hear one son is home. Praying for the other to make it. How are you holding up? I noticed the board has been quiet the past couple days. I think we are all holding our breath in hopes that all will turn out as hoped for. My thoughts continue to be with you! HUGS
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Peggy, so glad your son is with you and the other on the way. My thoughts are with you.
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Ringelle, I'm doing okay. I definitely have my weepy moments. Not as many today. DH is mostly sleeping though he is often listening. He is whispering now when he does talk, which is very little. I'm taking our dog up to the hospital tomorrow morning (assuming that's approved and I'm pretty sure it will be). That will comfort DH - he hasn't seen her in 6 weeks since he's been in isolation. Then our son gets in at 4:15PM and we'll go straight to the hospital. DH seems to be at peace now that he decided to go into hospice. Probably recognition of what he already knew and he's so tired of fighting all his ailments. It has been a difficult 5 years for him.
HUGS!
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Thanks, Jo! It's a hard (though not-unexpected) journey.
HUGS!
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Peggy, my heart is breaking for you. I so hope that your other son makes it home in time to see his dad one last time. How awful for all of you!
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Peggy, bringing your dog to visit sounds like a wonderful idea-to be able to feel a cold wet nose on his cheek might be comforting indeed. I'm glad you have one son there tonight to hold on to during this incredibly difficult transition. Wishing you a restful night and more strength for the morning. HUGS!!!
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Peggy so sorry. One thing my friend said after her dad died is talk to him even if he isn't responding like old nostalgic stories etc. even if he doesn't respond he may still be listening. When my father in law went in to hospice we took turns sitting with hima couple at a time and talked about childhood memories, great times, etc. it gave us peace when he finally passed because we felt we ushered him into whatever is next with a remembrance of great times.
Hugs, you are a special lady. I tell everybody to come to this forum because of how wonderful you are.
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Jo, SweetMama, Poodles and Italy, thank you. Talking to DH is one thing I've been doing - especially today when he is barely opening his eyes. #2 son did a good job of talking to him, too. His hearing is extremely acute right now. But I will tell the boys about the reminiscing. Excellent idea. And, Italy, thank you for such kind words!
HUGS!!
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Peggy thinking of you and praying for a peaceful transition for DH. (((Hugs)))
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I think the suggestion to reminisce is a lovely one. Peggy, I continue to keep you and DH in my thoughts and send my love and HUGS!!! Still here with you. xoxoxox
Octogirl
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Peggy, I am still praying for your family. When my sister passed away we spent time around her bed at the hospice center that evening before she left us talking about old times playing her favorite music and I had the opportunity to pray over her. It's a wonderful memory I hold onto. I am hoping you have a special memory as well. Hugs!!
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Peggy- thinking of you, so happy one son arrived and praying the other makes it in time. Hugs!0
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Hugs and prayers continue, Peggy. So glad your sons will be with you. As your "boys" share & laugh together, it will be music to your DH. The beautiful sounds of family
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Hello All - We are in the middle of filming, so I have not been around - though I do read every three days or so. Peggy, I hope you, your sons and your DH find the strength you need to make it through this tough time. All will be unfolding as it should, of course. Our role is to accept. So many people are thinking about you and praying for acceptance and peace within your family, and I am among them.
Following all the rest of your stories, also - as I wait for my re-excision to be scheduled.
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Peggy - prayers and positive thoughts your way. I second the reminiscing - when my grandmother was put into hospice and got to the point where she was "asleep" most of the time, I would call her up and they would put me on speaker phone and I would just talk to her - reminisce about happy times in the past, wonderful little tidbits of memories I had. It was therapeutic for me as well - and helped me adjust to what was happening. I'm hoping your other son makes it there soon and has time to do the same.
Hugs and positive thoughts to everyone else.
Not much going on with me - waiting on the Oncotype test results and to get my PET scan - I appear to have a stitch in my lumpectomy incision that isn't dissolving. I need to call the BS - it's a hard, white knot under the incision that is extremely painful. My mom said she had several and that sometimes the knots don't dissolve.
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Peggy - been thinking about you all day! Hoping your son made it in and you are all spending some family time this afternoon! (this may be early as it is 5:00 EST and I think you are further west) Hugs and Prayers to you all!
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Whew! Today I got my seroma aspirated! What a huge relief! I'm so glad I pressed my BS a little more on this! I could tell he really didn't want to but for a slight risk of infection, it was worth it (let's hope I don't eat those words!) I'm hoping it won't fill back up and I'm still bound for another week or so but I'm a much happier camper. I was worried it would hurt (didn't at all) Didn't feel a thing! He ended up taking about 110 ml out (1/2 cup) Couldn't believe all that was in there! I'm just a little bummed because there was NO fluid in the left side and that side is quite a bit bigger than the right now - hmmm! Anyway - kinda getting used to my baby boobies!
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Hi there...I need to have my 6 month post-lx mammo. Does anyone know if it's a screening or diagnostic mammo? I wont get the script for a couple of weeks but need to schedule. Thanks!
Peggy, my prayers are with you and your family.
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Ringelle, I had a big seroma over my knee last year & couldn't wait to get those aspirations.No wonder you feel better!
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AnnieB--it's going to be diagnostic mammos for you, I imagine. That's usually how they're ordered on someone who is being followed closely after a run-in with BC (like us!)
Ringelle--today must be Seroma Day. I developed a seroma over the weekend, after my re-excision last Thurs. Of course, it *would* happen on a national holiday weekend! I went in first thing this morning and my BS took off--are you ready for this?...305ml. That's 10 OUNCES. No wonder I was so uncomfortable. It didn't creep me out (I'm a nurse, I live for this stuff!) but my DH looked kinda green sitting there in the corner. She warned me that it will probably refill this week.
I am becoming uneasy with all this. My BS has sort of alluded to the "possibilities" of future treatment and that she wants me to see a hem-onc before proceeding any further --in fact, she got me in with her favorite for an appt in 2 days (!) I don't remember if I shared here before, but my genetics testing came back positive for Chek2 and PALB2 mutations. The more I read about them, and compare it to my strong family history, the more I think that my post-op path report review is going to be pretty serious on Friday. Trying not to dwell on things that are yet unknown, but I will not be shocked if she comes back and says that I need BMX .
Good thing I got that prescription for Xanax, huh?
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Poodles - I can relate to how you are feeling right now. Don't you know everything major happens over a holiday weekend? I'm sorry you are having to sit on all this while waiting for results. Try to keep your mind busy. When will you get your results? I too had a huge seroma after my re-excision but my BS just left it alone. By then we already knew I was going in for another surgery. I have no idea how much fluid was in there. I guess my 110 was minimal but it sure does feel better now. I can actually bend over without feeling it or hurting.
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peggy my prayers are with you and yours. Shuf
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good news for the day. Genetic tests came up negative. So I go into surgery tomorrow knowing there is no preventative reason to do more than the LX. Also nothing to pass on to my kids. Whew
Think of me tomorrow. After a month of waiting it is finally lump-day.Needle at 9. Surgery at 10.
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Outrunning, Glad negative on the genetic tests. We'll be in your pocket tomorrow with wishes for the best outcome.
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Peggy... thinking of you tonight... that poem including the words, "... miles to go before I sleep.." comes to mind. Peace be with you my friend...
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Great news outrunning! That's such a relief! Wishing you all the best tomorrow! You'll be up and running again in no time!
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Peggy thinking of you!
Ringelle and MLP - you two are the seroma twins. Good for both of you not letting it get you down.
MLP- I am sure it will feel good to get all the info you need from your path and now the genetic component. I will think good thoughts Friday!0 -
Outrunning- great news, good thoughts coming your way tomorrow!0
