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  • MLP- All 3 of those look good, tho partial to the one from Tiffany...guess I need to buy a lottery ticket.

  • bluedog
    bluedog Posts: 147
    HappyHammer, you punster! Mary (Merry?) Mallette???

    Sandy, so sorry about the swelling. I have a giant seroma, too, that freaks me out now and then.
  • 1step
    1step Posts: 101

    Peggy- in your pocket til you get your results Friday!

    MLP- I love that leather alert bracelet.

    LTFly- happy to hear that you're feeling so good day 2, hope the trend continues.

    Mel- yay for a great first day back

    What did everyone else use post-op for deodorant/anti-perspirant post-op? My incision is right under my armpit, and I'm reluctant to use anything. But I also hate dealing with my smell, and I hate the idea that I'll be stinky going to my BS on Friday.

  • Bluedog...back from long ago college days- nickname from a sorority sister. I actually usually go by M2 a lot and my own sister calls me Mallet. Guess as long as they are calling me and it's nice, then, it's good. Sorry about that seroma. Mine finally has reabsorbed! Took about 12 weeks.

    Hope yours is better soon!

  • Mlp thank you! I do love the wrap one that is very much my style. I also like the Tiffany's one but I don't think that's happening!


  • Peachy2
    Peachy2 Posts: 319

    HappyHammer, thank you for that much needed laugh! :)

    Peggy, it might not be too late to start a campaign. You'd have my vote!

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    MLP3, Think I'll skip 6 husbands at once - coping with one is more than enough for meNerdy. Since I'm not dating getting married might be a challenge right now. Maybe after I move. I'd like to.

    I'm happy just being here with you all and helping out where I can - no Presidency for me!!!

    Time to go out with my BFF for dinner!

    HUGS!!!


  • I had most of my hair shaved off today, just peach fuzz left.

  • Peggyyenjoy your dinner!

  • MLP3
    MLP3 Posts: 470

    1 step... I've been using feminine wipes and spray. It's funny because I never usually have bad b.o. But the surgery side is brutal!

    I found some cool gold and silver dog tag charms too with the medical symbol.

    I thought that Chan Lu style wrap was you LTF;)

    Ahhhh... The soothing sounds of chopping in the kitchen as my daughter makes dinner tonight😊

    Someone sent me this picture because it reminded them of me. I laughed because I love cool flannel, red wine, had a Bernese mt dog and that's very close to my kitchen! I sent it to my oldest because this will be her in a couple of years...

    image


  • MLP3
    MLP3 Posts: 470

    have a great dinner Peggy

  • molly50
    molly50 Posts: 3,008

    HH, that is a great twist on your name! Have fun, Peggy!

  • does anybody else use this on their iPhone? For some reason often when I edit it doesn't take, and always it doesn't always take my full comment. Also sometimes it freezes when I'm typing, and I have to start over.Very annoying

  • molly50
    molly50 Posts: 3,008

    Jill, try switching to plain text editor

  • Jclc83
    Jclc83 Posts: 167

    I use it all the time LTF. It drops punctuation and I often have to edit things too. It is annoying but love my iPhone. Easier than getting out the MacBook .

    Speaking of the App Store I downloaded the Nottingham Prognostic index app. It's easy to use but can be depressing lol. Not sure if they have it on Google play or not.

  • molly50
    molly50 Posts: 3,008

    Oh my goodness, Jan. I should have avoided that, lol. It's the first time anything has taken my lvi into account. Poor prognosis, 5 year survival rate 50%, score 5.42

  • Jclc83
    Jclc83 Posts: 167

    sorry Molly I know. Mine wasn't good either. But I kind of knew it anyway. I kept tweaking the info to see if my score got better. We can defy the odds

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    LTF, best to get the hair gone in one fell-swoop.

    MLP3, love that picture. I'd give my eye teeth for that range! Sigh. Double Sigh.

    I DID have a good time at dinner. Thank you everyone!

    HUGS!

  • molly50
    molly50 Posts: 3,008

    It's okay, I knew it was dicey even with my low oncotype Dx score. It's the nodes and LVI that brings my score is. My BS said that I am one of her high risk patients so she's watch me carefully. Peggy, so glad you had a good time.

  • Peachy2
    Peachy2 Posts: 319

    I was swooning over that range too! And the pretty, pretty tile. My cabinets are similar, but that's about it.

  • reader425
    reader425 Posts: 1,035

    Jan and Molly, just remember statistics are just that...numbers. We are each individuals and our prognosis are as individual as we are. At least that's how I feel.

    Prayers and HUGS!

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    For those of you experiencing pain with breast cancer, the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is running a study. Take a look and see if it's right for you. Pain Study

    HUGS!

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    I think I'll skip that prognosticator. Reader425, is right. Statistics are just that. They don't apply to an individual. They apply to a huge group, not you. Erase that data from your mind - just not worth worrying about. You're doing what needs to be done, so just live! Remember there are only 2 options: alive or dead. We're alive.

    HUGS!

  • april25
    april25 Posts: 367

    Sloan -- I was a little sleepy today. Maybe still getting that twilight anesthesia out of my system? (Even though I swear that stuff doesn't seem effective!) But otherwise feeling OK.

    HappyHammer -- That's what's helpful about posting here--seeing others with similar dx's going through the same stuff. It's a bit weird to be pretty much done with treatment, aside from the years of hormonals, anyway. ... And sort of knowing that it doesn't really end. But it's nice to try and focus on the good things and be optimistic.

    MLP3 -- That's an adorable image. My sister would love a range like that. I barely ever bake or roast, so a stovetop and microwave are good enough for me. Big dog in my arms would be nice, though!

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    Sounds like quite a few of us are lusting after that range. LUST LUST LUST!

    HUGS!

  • Peggy- glad you enjoyed your dinner out...in your pocket til you get your report on Fri. Already getting a bit crowded in here.

  • pontiacpeggy
    pontiacpeggy Posts: 6,343

    HappyHammer, Thanks. I think we're all good enough friends that cozy isn't a problem in my pocket. And I really appreciate all the encouraging words. Dinner is always good with my BFF. All we do is talk!

    HUGS!

  • Peggy- so glad about the talking....good thing-especially with a BFF. Have a good night and know we are awaiting your report on Friday!

  • I tried the app. Now I have to bleach my brain.

  • molly50
    molly50 Posts: 3,008

    Me too, Jill. Let's just do a happy dance and leave the darkness behind.