January 2017 Surgery Group
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I can vouch for the comfort of that bra - I have the black one w/ ivory trim! But everything else I got from target - I want to wait til a few weeks after xrt to see what size and shape my boobs decide to be. Like you, I wanted SOMETHING to make me feel cute again. I went on a bit of a bender though, and ended up hitting the sales online and bought yoga pants, a tumi bag, a summer tunic, new running shoes - none of which I needed, but all in really bright colors which make me happy. Just a little feeling sorry myself retail therapy, but yknow what? It worked!! And the xrt tech commented on how cute my yoga pants and shoes were, lol, yay!!
My girlfriend got me this shirt, but I can't bring myself to wear it. Is it weird that I'm still in denial? I kinda feel like dcis is a pre-cancer, and I didn't have to go through the chemo like you ladies, so parading a shirt that says 'survivor' seems really fake and inauthentic. I need one that says 'dodged a bullet'. Or 'solidarity with my sisters'.
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A-Boob: I'm sorry, people who have "nothing" don't get radiation & hormone treatments! You may not be into the shirt, but it shouldn't be bc you think you're not worthy of the title! Some of us are luckier than others with regards to what treatments we need or don't need, but none of us are more cancer survivor-worthy! ✌️
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Beautiful daughters! Wow! And moms! This is an amazing crew for sure and I do just love you all.
Loved the bra referral and saved the link to my desktop for when I get there, too. Thanks!
I have tried both isochronic and binaural beats - for sleep and brain clarity. Haven't had great success but then I am just terrible at the sleep thing. You can go all kinds ways ways there, too- beta, delta and theta waves and some ppl believe theta waves can be healing.
Along the natural remedy thing, I have taken arnica consistently since the surgery and while I have no reference for the BMX bruising, I think it's done pretty well and I do know that the iv bruises were considerably shorter in duration and coloring for me. (My state is not MM friendly, but I have been using for pain and dealing with the anxiety, it did me no favors for sleep. I wish we had access to conscientious and purposeful growers because from all my research the strains are so specialized for purpose and there is even research about CBD oil -as opposed to THC oil- having anti tumor properties in bc.)
Oh annoyingboob - I understand about the dcis thing, I really do and totally felt that the first time around. But you know, necrotic tissue from cancer is what it is, the procedures are real, and your stats say that you have to take it seriously. We've sure seen that Every Single One of us has had a completely different type of diagnosis, experience, procedure timetable and treatment. It's real, girl. Solidarity 👊🏼
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awww, thanks girls. Love the support. I think part of it, as I start my final week of xrt, is that the end is near!! What started as a completely life altering change all your plans and hunker down til it's over thing is now nearing completion for me (note again the denial that I'll be on a pill for 5 years, lol).
I'm all in for resuming my life! I'd prefer to have this all in the rear view mirror. I don't think I want to parade around with a survivor shirt reminding me every day. I broke my leg about 10 years ago and I don't wear a 'former invalid' shirt. I just forgot about it and moved on. BUT, at the same time, I am so humbled by this process and proud of all of us for wading through and so grateful for the friendship and support of all of my January sisters. It really has been a journey, and I'd like to keep helping people buzz through it. So I guess the battle now is finding a balance between trying to forget about it but still be an advocate for those that still have a long road ahead and the newbies that begin daily.
I'll figure it out, but in the meantime I'm wearing all my colorful new clothes and it's finally sunny here to enjoy the outside! I pray for all you girls while I'm getting xrt - for a gentle chemo, for hair to stay in, for children to be gracious, for foobs to stop leaking and hurting, for scars - mental and physical - to go away, for infections to heal, for medicines to work and SE be tolerable, for loved ones to be cherished...and mourned, for horses to be ridden and dogs to be walked, for grandbabies to be delivered easily into this world, for favorite activities - yoga, tkd, running, sex! - to be started again, for all these things and so much more. May all you gorgeous women continue this journey with grace and confidence!!
Bevmom, good luck tomorrow. I know it will be a hard day. I'm holding your hand.
Leftcoastie, may this next surgery be your last and healing swift!
Varga, get that grand baby OUT - she looks like she is about to burst!
Blessings upon all of you!!
Cxoo
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Wanted to share my view from today. I finally felt alive again
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ugh! I just got through with a long post and POOF! It disappeared! That has happened before to. So here's a shorter version
Docomama - your daughter is so beautiful! The kind of beautiful that looks like she could never take a bad picture.
Shellybeans- the bras are sexy! I'm over these ugly ones I'm wearing. Do you think they would work for radiation? I will be doing that soon...
Annoyingboob -in with you on the shirt. My MIL got me one and I think mine should say lucky or good timing. Stage 1 grade 1 I was lucky it was found early.
Pugsmama -you always say the right thing! After your response to annoyingboob I thought different of my diagnosis to...muah!
Bevmomduc- you are always so positive!
Dinner isn't going to cook itself and I haven't played the "C" card and am trying hard not to! I might need to save it for radiation. Lol
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Bevmomduck: will be thinking of you tomorrow...
Cowboy-Up: great view atop your horse!
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cowboy-- that pic is pure joy!
Ok, on retail therapy: my whole life I've wanted a moto jacket, but it just didn't work with the 36Fs.... first thing I bought was the jacket... feels so good to rock it... it's the little things!
But will need bras soon... the one from the ps is feeling tight after the last fill and I'm not done yet... will check that one out!
Too tired to write more, but loving all the daughter pics... will post one of,mine soon. XOXO
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Cowboy-Up awesome view, there isn't better therapy. I grew up in Ohio and had horses from the time i was a little kid.
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Fardream, do you still live in Ohio
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Cowboy-up, I wish, I live in NJ. My mom and grandmother live on the farm. I was getting back every month until my surgery in January.
I would love to ride again...we have one old horse on the farm and one that is totally crazy
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Farmdream. I have family in Jersey. Highlands area.
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Cowboy-up - i live in southern jersey, I am not familiar with the Highlands area.
Seems like we have quite a few things in common
My family's farm is in Belmont County, Ohio
I miss Ohio...hopefully will get back soon.
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All of your daughters ate gorgeous young women . Just like their beautiful and courageous Moms. The Giraffe isn't too bad either!
Love love love you ladies . Wishing everyone a great week kicking butt on cancer like we do !
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i like that elem - I imagine a conversation at the water cooler:
'so, what did you do last week?'
'I took the kids to the mall, and johnny to soccer practice, the usual. how about you?'
'I kicked cancer's ass. the usual...'
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kicking butt wearing these ...
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Feb 2 left total masectomy with lymph node dissection. Right total masectomy patient choice
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Hi Mjdeaton, hope you're recovering well from your surgery. There is a February 2017 surgery group, you may want to introduce yourself there. There will be more gals there where you're at in the process...here's the link:
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Hi ladies - i took a little while off since my surgery on the 30th, but am catching up and trying to figure this whole forum deal out. I love finding people on here who are all thinking the same thing I am!! Helps reassure that we aren't alone. Tomorrow is 4weeks since my surgery and I am hoping to get the last 2 drains out!
I thought I'd share my other joy - my son will be 4mo tomorrow and he was my miracle baby. Miracle bc he saved my life bc my ER+/PR+ tumor grew large during my pregnancy so I could finally feel it, and thankfully it wasn't until after I had delivered. His hair, that smile....I just melt for him.
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dyell, that is one hunk of a cutie baby!! im curious how your diep went? not many diep-ers here have shared their recovery - most were implants. i know its a longer hospital stay, but im just curious how your recovery is going and are you happy with the result so far? i toy with the idea of a tummy tuck as a present to myself for having gone through all this turmoil, but im nervous to toss fat in the bucket when maybe later on ill need it for a reconstruction if i decide on a diep recon if (god forbid) i ever get a recurrence. hope you are healing well so you can spend more time with that smiley nugget!!
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Dyell32, such an adorable baby. Love the big smiles.
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First day back at work today -- just a half day -- but i LOVED Aboob's imaginary convo at the water cooler.... Yup, that's me today
Dyell32, beautiful boy!! I miss those days!
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dyell: how precious!
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Shellybeans, I'm so glad your yogi was able to help. Here's to healing! I have another session of PT tomorrow, and I think it might be my last:)
Just a note on the bras. I had a unilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in late January. My PS also recommended I wear a bra 24/7 for the first six weeks and possibly longer. I went for two different bra fittings, one at Nordstrom's and another at a special cancer care boutique. The women who fitted me at both places were so kind and helpful. I really wanted something supportive and yet comfortable. I didn't realize this until recently, but my insurance pays for a certain number of bras each year purchased through approved vendors. It's worth checking out.
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Azjs - would you mind sharing the brand bras you found that were comfortable and supportive.
I went to a special cancer care boutique but haven't found something that works, read about Nordstrom's but haven't tried them yet.
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Hi ladies! I didn't have surgery in January but I am in a Facebook group for chemo starting in January and a member of this group recommended I ask my question here, so here goes.
I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and planning to have a mastectomy (left side) at the end of April. My baby is due at the end of May. I am hoping to baby-wear him/her as much as possible as I also have a toddler running around the house as well. I wanted to see if those of you who have gone through a unilateral mastectomy felt like you could wear a baby (or a backpack if that's easier to visualize) one month or so after your surgery. I'm trying to decide if I should by a sling carrier which will only go over one shoulder, or just assume it won't happen for a while and wait until I can use the double-sided carrier I already have.
Thank you so much in advance!
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Welcome ski chick.... not sure I could do that right now... I'm one month out from surgery; however I have tissue expanders implanted during mysurgery, and I suspect a lot of my pain at this,point is,from them... will you have reconstruction? Or remain flat? I imagine the answer depends on that... but I know the others here may have more relevant info!
Congrats on a new little one! It must make all of this that much more stressful.. but oh what a wonderful thing to be looking forward to!!
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The DIEP has been amazing for me! I am so beyond thrilled with my flat stomach after 2 c-sections in 2 years that I am mainly focusing on all that happiness! haha! I am thrilled with the results on top and bottom, only thing I don't love are the dog ears I currently have and the drains coming out of them. My breasts feel kinda like they did when they were full of milk when I nursed, which is something I've heard from other people too. I'm not sure if that's unique for flaps or not.
SkiChick86 - hello fellow young mom! I have a 2yr old son and 4mo old. I had cancer during pregnancy but was able to be blissfully ignorant until he was six weeks old. I cannot know how many emotions you are dealing with now, but the strength is mommas have is like none other
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I'm so happy for you, dyell! You certainly deserve the wonder woman award!!
Today was day 3/5 of rads. Met with RO who says I really want you on that tamoxifen especially since you only got partial breast xrt. He feels strongly that I stick with it. Welp. So much for trying to slink out of it!!
So Saturday is day 1. I think I'll try a few days on half dose and ramp up like dcis in az suggested
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annoyingboob, I am really looking forward to hearingyour experience on Tamoxifin. I think you are the first one of us to give it a go. I'll be 6-7 weeks behind you.
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