CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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thanks sandy as always you give great advise so gonna hope it is inflamation,or something harmless,
Just nutty as was told no exercise for 48 hours so,basically bored out of my noggin
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proudtospin in your pocket hoping for the best outcome.
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got thru all this junk in 08 and gonna do my best now
Easier knowing all of you will have my back
All I want is to be healthy enough to go on vacation!
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Sending peace, love, and pocket parties to CrazyTown. i"m just dealing with squirrelly classes, and a squirrely teacher who's blessed with true gentlemen as students.
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Hi Everyone, I've been lurking and reading the posts. I just haven't felt up to posting.
Gma, I'm glad they are listening to you regarding your mammogram and pain. I hope they get good, clear views, you get good results and you can rest easy.
Iris, I'm glad you are home, even if you are bored. A second set of ears is always good.
Octogirl, Congrats on your retirement!
Molly, I'm so sorry your daughter is going through this. I can only imagine how concerned you must be.
As you all remember, my mammogram right before Christmas was a BIRADS 4 on the non-cancer side. A few weeks ago, they were not able to get a good biopsy sample of either of the two areas of concern during the stereotactic biopsy procedure. So a tomograph was performed and I was given the option to wait 6 months and follow up with another mammogram. Today I met with my BS to get his opinion. He took so much time with me. I feel blessed to have such a caring team. He said he feels comfortable with the radiologist's opinion. He also thinks it's important to treat the whole patient; if I'm anxious, concerned and don't want to wait 6 months, a surgical biopsy should be performed. I was originally thinking that I wanted to wait, but now I'm not so certain. When I was originally diagnosed, the radiologist recommended watching and waiting 6 months. I insisted on a biopsy. It was a good decision because the cancer had already spread to my nodes. Anyway.... I have surgery scheduled the beginning of March. Unless I change my mind. As part of the pre-op work up, he requested an EKG. First time for me. Is this typical? If I have the surgery, I will have to tell my kids. They live with us, so it will be obvious. My original diagnosis really threw them for a loop. It nearly destroyed my oldest son. I'm wondering if I should just wait to avoid the stress it would cause them. So... I'm a confused mess!
Love you all!
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Poppy, To wait was not for me - If they couldn't guarantee it wasn't cancer, I went ahead and did it - my result turned out to be fatty necrosis and the relief was worth it. My Surgeon had me do an EKG too. It is part of pre-op for some doctors. That way the know if there are any heart issues. I wouldn't worry - Many of us have clear biopsies. Be straight with your kids and tell them this is precautionary and we shouldn't have anything to worry about. Big hugs to you! Take a deep breath and know that we are all here for support no matter what happens.
Edit to add - Poppy you have to take care of you - this is a time your family should surround you - your son might get scared but it is better to take care of you - so you can be here for your son.
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Poppy ..( hugs ) ..I agree with everything GMA says ..So much better to have the biopsy , know everything is O.K , and then life can go on ...Tell the boys you're not worried , they are just being super cautious ...You do have to look after YOU as well as the boys ...I can see what a wonderful, caring Mum you are !!
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Poppy, I wish there was a like button, because I agree with everything Gma and Lucy just wrote. I learned way too late in life that we need to take care of ourselves first so that we then are better able to care for our families.
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((((Poppy))))...I would go ahead with the surgery too, though I know talking about it with your kids will be hard. But as others say, let them know it is precautionary and that should help. I also had an EKG before my surgery. It made me anxious, but it turned out to be no big deal.
Octogirl
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I have severael ekg tests they are not painful in any way and just part of pre testing for other stuff
We'll I have been told I could drive and get out as long as I did not lift more than 5 pounds . Went to gym,sat on stationary bike but after 5 min, i gave up as tummy hurt, so finished a couple of errands and decided to give tummy a break, least I got out of house for a bit
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I had an ekg before each surgery except the emergency one. It is pretty standard. Poppy, do yourself a favor and do the surgery. I know it is hard on the kids but isn't it better for your mental health to not wait?
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Molly ..I've been thinking of you too ..How are your headaches. ? I hope theve stopped.
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Poppy, I’ve had to have EKGs before every surgery since my 20s—even cataracts and trigger thumb release! No biggie. Just make sure they remove all the electrode pads afterward, because that adhesive can be sticky if you leave it too long. If I were you, I’d go for peace of mind and not wait the 6 months.
I wish I’d been able to insist on an immediate biopsy the day of my ultrasound, instead of waiting the two weeks I needed to be out of town (I could have gotten results & made all the consult appointments I needed on the road via phone or online), but they wanted me off any meds that could cause bleeding for 3-5 days prior to the biopsy and I had to leave the next day. And it turns our gig in PA had fallen through but we didn’t find out till we got there—so I could have flown home right after the CLE course & gig in New Orleans and gotten diagnosed a week earlier (and sprung into action on my surgical plans) than I did (not to mention saved some serious coin on hotels).
Follow your gut. It usually knows best.
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Thanks Everyone! You are the best!
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Hi Lucy, thank you for asking! Today (knock on wood) is the first day in a week with no headache and no indication that one is coming. Yesterday's headache came late in the afternoon and was dispatched fairly well with excedrin. If I don't continue to get them I will just write them off to atmospheric changes.
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Proudtospin, keep us posted. That's a pretty serious procedure you went through. Have you tried Sudduko? (spelling may be wrong) I enjoy working one of those in the bathtub with a cup of hot tea nearby. I meet with my Oncologist for my six month check up on Monday. My mammogram was all clear . . . a big decision hanging over me, whether to keep taking the Exemestane. Having terrible memory and other cognitive issues, besides being so stiff in the morning I can barely walk, knees buckle when I exercise. Went off and back on and I don't think my memory got any better but the all over arthritis and the muscle weakness definitely resolved in just a week. I decided to back down on my workload, but having nightmares, anxiety about letting clients go, about trying to work a modified smaller amount that could still be too much, about people being mad at me for not being able to do the job... not to mention the reduced income. It's like pulling out a splinter in bits and pieces, what to say no to and what to still try to keep doing.
I have completed the paperwork for my brother to get a guardian. He definitely needs one, but guess what, there are no guardians who will take his case! All my efforts documenting his escapades only show that he is too much work for anyone to take on. I told his guardian ad litem he either needs supervision or he needs to be in jail. He continually commits fraud applying for credit cards, bank accounts and loans because of course he is a 6 star admiral with loads of property in Kentucky and on and on it goes.
The guardian shortage issue in my opinion is because: there is the ideal ivory tower world, and there is the real world, and people are legislating based on some dream they have of how things should be. But they forget you can't force people to do a job that is a Catch 22. So I don't know, I may be turning my brother over to his fate whatever it may be, it breaks my heart. Washington State should be ashamed all the money they spend enabling people to be and to stay homeless, but 49th out of 50 states in their caring for the mentally ill.
Haven't spoken to my neighbor in months and months now. I bought a fire pit and am going to put it about a foot from the property line right on the bulkhead to enjoy. It is beautiful copper, she is going to be green with envy.
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Poppy, I'm sorry you have to make such a stressful decision. Remember your sons are older this time around and will react differently from last time, and they'd probably pick up on your stress if you wait. Sending good wishes for wisdom.
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eggroll, guess I did not realize how serious a proceedure this biopsy was. I sure know now. Still feeling sort of wonkie so even though I am dressed for the gym, do not think I will Go. Do need to get out to pick up some allergy meds. Got a book with word games
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Still in your pocket, Iris. What takes my mind off worrying are diagramless and cryptic crosswords, and especially acrostic puzzles. I have a subscription to the NYT Premium Crosswords, so I can do them online (well, not the diagramless since you need to print out the grid and use a pencil—lots of erasing). Always stank at math, so Sudoku’s not my cup of green tea.
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ChiSandy, no math involved! You just make sure each row has the numbers 1-9 in it. I think some of them use letters instead. I just did a crossword last week, sheer torture! I can tell I need to do more of them. I just can't find words very well since estrogen walked out of my life.
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never did puzzles so I am a beginner on them and just have beginner games
Actually feeling calmer tonight. Hate that I broke down yesterday when 2 dif pals called but better today
Hey, i got all you guys to prop me up!
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Iris, a good time spender for me is mindless games like solitaire on my phone or tablet
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Mine is stitching plastic canvas projects or reading
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Mine is working in the garden , and especially in the section where my succulents and cacti are ...They are my babies ☺
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All sorts of ways to distract ourselves, to relieve stress! All good and wonderful suggestions, though I'm not sure about Sudoku for myself. Crossword puzzles, maybe. Moderate term: gardening. Long term: classes.
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Anything to keep the mind occupied and off things that stress us out and put us right into the middle of Crazy Tow
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for me this afternoon was calling a pal and heading out to the coast to have some seafood and breath the clean salt air
Felt good so figure I will make it till tomorrow
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glad it felt good, Iris!
I get to my stress reducing, happy place by going underwater. And today I really need to blow off some anxiety, which has really been building up. Fortunately, my local scuba shop had a 'Ladies Day': a chance for women only to get in the deep end of the pool with gear to practice skills with a (female) instructor....spent over an hour underwater in the pool, and came out feeling much, much more relaxed and less worried than I have in a long time.
Octogirl
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octo, sounds like a great happy place and so glad you were able to get some time
Gee someone I worked with in retailing years ago, when Montgomery ward closed, he got himself a gig with a small chain of scuba stores, he loved the job
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Tuesday afternoon is my mammogram with pain meds in hand. In everyone's pockets that needs me. I'm off to bed - really tired today and 3:30am comes early.. Have a great night all.
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