Illinois ladies facing bc

Laugh at yourself and at life.
Not in the spirit of derision or whining self-pity,
but as a remedy, a miracle drug, that will ease your pain,
cure your depression, and help you to put in perspective
that seemingly terrible defeat and worry with laughter at your predicaments,
thus freeing your mind to think clearly toward the solution that is certain to come.
Never take yourself too seriously.
- Og Mandino

Rene I like that song too. Nipple surgery is pretty easy. Remember I had revision to lefty (pocket work where they actually had to remove the implant) and lots of fat transfer. That's why this surgery was kind of a PITA. The nipple areas isn't sore at all because I'm pretty numb there.

Looks like I'm back in PT for my car accident 3X a week for the next 2 week. Really annoyed about that.

Navymom thanks for the info. Who knows I might need to touch up or if the nipples go flat some 3D tat magic!

So glad this week is over. Too many early appointments. At least next week I don't have anything before 7:45. Today I got my port flushed and saw my BS. Everything looks good. Don't have to see him for another year.

I had my chemo nurse flush my port. Painless and I didn't even use Emla cream. She's such a sweetie. Nice to see her again too. It was  a bit creepy going back to the chemo room before it was light out. Reminded me of that  creepy feeling you get just before chemo. Yuk. (My first chemo was Oct 5th last year).  I'm ready to keep that memory buried for a while.

Have a great weekend everyone. Looks like a nice fall one. Can't wait for my mussels and duck tomorrow.

Robo I think it's too soon for our 2nd date. I still have to wrap these long dongs up with lots of gauze. You saw pictures. I almost feel like the obnoxious mother showing photos of her kids… but the kids are much cuter

Lago - I had the nipple recon and areola graft on my right MX side years ago.  It's more the going through one more surgery that I'm averse to, not so much the discomfort.  I've had enough already and just want to be done.  That right nipple has gone a bit flat, but I'm actually glad.  I like to go bra-less as often as possible but I'm uncomfortable flashing the headlights.

I get that chemo deja-vu every time I have my zometa infusion done (in the same rooms). Fortunately, it doesn't last long.

Mussels and duck?  Sounds yummy!  Where are you going?

Rene I guess missed my earlier post. We are celebrating our 17th anniversary here: http://www.lebouchonofchicago.com/ Both the duck for 2 and the mussels are, well you know. Also I worked for the owner when I was a waitress way back when I was in grads school in the mid 80's. Fun seeing him there the first time we went. I was teasing him about this waitress he used to chase around… now his wife and had 3 kids.

Hi ladies -

Just checking in.  I haven't been on in awhile so am several pages behind.  I hope everyone is doing well.

I never got a nipple or a tattoo.  Because I had rads, I was told a nipple would probably flatten out.

Susan - no idea how I got that score!

Supernanny used to be one of our favorite shows - my kids loved watching the out of control kids.  I always like watching how the nanny could really turn these kids around.  I always wondered if things reverted back after she left.   I have the utmost respect for teachers and nannies.

DS going to his first homecoming tomorrow.  Sniff, sniff.....

Have a great weekend everyone! 

Navy, can you identify what it is that makes you uncertain about your onc (bed side, follow-up, personality, or maybe a question on his/her knowldge on what is the latest on BC).   That could help us know better what you are needing.  Is your onc one who treats all cancer?  If so, I can see why you would like one who is an expert on BC.  I think it is great to seek out alternatives no matter how time has passed dealing with a troublesome situation.

Yes, the weather is great.  We went to Glen Ellyn to have pizza and pasta with the grandchildren and it so reminded me of Halloween night...windy and just kinda wild out.   I am getting all my stuff out and I just love Halloween.

Connie...Homecoming...good grief.  He is growing up.

Susan

Good morning all on this beautiful Saturday!

Robo- Me too!  Me too!  I have 3-D galsses.  (c:

I may have to reschedule my exchange surgery to occur two days before Thanksgiving.  I won't be cooking this year....   do you think I'll be ready to spend an afternoon sitting up and doing things, or will I still be recovering?  Since I'm not cooking, I'm feeling like I can probably handle the surgery, and still do Maggiano's for Thanksgiving, at a minimum.  We don't cook unless relatives visit us... it's a big meal to pull off for the six of us........  

I was totally sick from the morphine drip for about 24 hours after my BMX.  Once I convinced them to let me have vicodin (which meant they had to pull the morphine drip, which I really wanted them to do ASAP) I was much better.   So I'm hopeful that this will be a pretty easy surgery?  No fat grafting or anything like that, so just the exchange, that's it.  My PS said two weeks to get back to everything, I expect to be able to work from home within a day or two, since my job isn't physical in any way, except carrying my laptop around!  

My other choice is to have the surgery on the 11th, but then travel to California for a business trip on the 14th, and that doesn't seem very wise.......     Skipping the business trip is certainly an option, but for a lot of reasons not worth going into here, I really need to be on this particular trip...... 

Lisa 

Happy rainy Sunday to all. Hope everyone is doing well. Well it looks like fall is really here to stay with this cooler weather and rain. Soon winter will be here. So not looking forward to this weather change.

I have a favor to ask all of you, my dear sweet 85 yr old mil is very sick and now she is going to have open heart surgery next week. Could you please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I have been living at the hospital with her and I know that prayers in numbers will work. She is a very young 85 who likes to party and live life. This is so hard for me to see her like this. 

I think of all of you even if I am not posting. I do read often when I can. I will be sending out an email soon regarding the holiday party which is under way. I am soooo excited to see everyone there. Hoping you all can come.

Just a quick hello to all. Hope everyone is enjoying life and having fun. Remember life is to short not to enjoy. I am off to the showers now and then back to the hospital.

Have a wonderful day.

BJ

Bj....many prayers.  I side with Lago totally.  The risk of not doing a surgical intervention must be far greater.  Also -- if she is a "young 85" her overall attitude will be of high optimism which is I believe a major factor in having a good positive outcome. 

Saying hi to all and wishing you all a good day without too many distractions, bad weather, or  anything bothersome. 

Hugs, Jackie

Hi there!  Been reading but can't post now as I had an encounter with a knife on Fri and it won! Ten stiches in my left index finger... Tried Emend this week and it made me feel even worse so just have to put up with two days of nausea... Te most unexpected event is I'm losing my hair.. something my Onc still promises won't happen.. it's tingling and falling out.. very upsetting!!! Scan in three weeks so then we see if this stuff is at least working... ugh!!

Hi Ladies,

My family and I took part in the Making Strides for Breast cancer today in Libertyville.  It was raining in the beginning but cleared up nicely.  We had about 1000 people there and enjoyed dancing and talking to everyone.  The local cheer leaders did a great job of cheering us on to complete the 5 miles.  I felt blessed to be with such fantatic people including many survivors.   We took a picture and there must have be 60 of us there.  I was sponsored by PMI Sports and they supplied the shirts and lots of good food. We had over 100 in just our group.  It was truly a fantastic day!

Thank you Nancy along with all those who were with you today.  You are fantastic.

Hugs, Jackie

BJ-Best of luck to your MIL.  My FIL is 80 and just went through heart surgery this summer.  It has been a slow recovery, but he is living on his own and feeling better each day.  I do go to all of his appointments now.  Someone just has to be there to Hear what the Doctor is saying since FIL doesn't hear well(even with hearing aides for both ears)  MIL passed away this past April and believe that having heart surgery on a "broken heart" really took a toll on him. But hoping that better days are ahead.