Lynn - I know I definitely drank too much on New Year’s Eve, don’t worry it will be fine.
Tina - will be thinking of you, don’t be too nervous about the MRI, have you had one before? Before I had mine I was very worried, I’m claustrophobic and was frightened about going into the machine, the nurse was lovely and kept talking to me all the time I was getting in position, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, they even let me bring my own cd along to listen to. It does get very noisy at times. Mine took about 20 minutes. I know though that afterwards it’s the waiting for results which is the main worry, mine took about 4 days to come through. Will have everything crossed for good results for you.
Paula - thinking of you too and your appointment on the 6th, hope it’s nothing sinister.
Back to work for me on Wednesday, which I’m really worried about, will only be doing 4 hours on Wednesday and the same on Friday. I’m sure it won’t be as bad as I’m fearing.
I don’t think I’ve posted on this thread before so sorry to just butt in.
I had a bilateral MX Feb 15th 2010 followed by chemo and rads, now on Tamoxifen. It has been very interesting reading this thread as so many of the thoughts and experiences I’ve had have been articulated on here. It’s been like someone reading my mind! I have been particularly interested in your descriptions of your emotions at reaching the first anniversaries of this. Mine was 15th Dec (finding the lump), 18th (ultrasound, news that it was probably cancer) 23rd confirmed DX. I was in a terrible state all that time, reliving moments and trying not to do the same things as last year (so hard when you have little Xmas traditions and rituals) and had no idea that it was normal to feel that way until I found this thread. I just thought I was cracking up.
Sobbed at midnight at New Year out of sheer relief to be rid of 2010.
I’m not much of a forum gal, just lurk and post for advice so I’ll say goodbye and wish you the best but if it’s OK I may lurk and occasionally as you for advice.
Happy New Year to you all, may 2011 bring you health and happiness.
Hi Pennies, we share our op date! Yes, weird all these anniversary feelings, glad when it’s gone past, another set of experiences done. We are a very friendly bunch, so join in whenever! Beverley, good luck with your return to work! That must be quite scary after all the reservations you had! Fingers crossed it goes well for you! I had an MRI before for a shoulder problem, and ended up with a panic attack, due to being claustrophobic! This MRI is done with contrast, was yours as well? Before that is the bone isotope so I will be glowing in the dark for sure! Been keeping myself busy clearing up in the house, 6 months wardrobe clear out for the boys, they are growing so fast! Cat & Lynn, keep out of the way of the flu bugs, not long before the ops now! Hugs to all, Tina!
Hi everyone & welcome to Pennies - a lot of my dates are very close to yours. I was so glad to say goodbye to 2010!
Had hectic days over new year looking after grandchildren - smallest one(just 2) arrived with a cough then got progressively worse so I had a limpet stuck to me for 3 days & nights. Took me back to the time when I used to get all the cooking etc done one handed due to small one balanced on hip! Lots of calpol and I delivered him back to my daughter yesterday. However, also managed to play lots of board games with my elder granddaughter - helps pass the time! Clearing up house today so a few days behind you Tina. School starts on Wed for us so a few more later mornings…
Cheers
Maggyxx
Hi everyone and welcome Pennies, finally got back home the early hours of this morning. I have got to say that I am so glad the holiday season is over - I am knackered. Still have my parents…
Tried to keep up with everyone’s posts via iphone, can only agree with what everyone has said re the anniversary - I am back to having knots in my stomach and feeling nervous?
My dx was on the 1st of Feb, but knew a few weeks beforehand… this time last year I went from having an itch under my nipple, then when I finally examined myself properly, finding a very large lump. I didnt tell anyone for 10 days…hoping that it would go away.
This has been the fastest year ever, it feels impossible that so much has happened, so much has changed in 12 months.
Back at work tomorrow:-(
Hope everyone is ok and not to anxious about the upcoming appointments
Marguerite
I think i can safely say we are the 2010 ladies cudnt wait for 2011 i checked my bust when sally webster was dianosed last xmas never forget that i dont think but it did give me awareness i go for my first check up on the 23rd feb hope everything is ok fingers and toes crossed
Hi All - welcome to some new posts, good to hear from you (the old ones are very boring! ) joke. I’m finishing my fizz tonight - end of our holiday break, couldn’t have OH celebrating belatedly on his own. No more fizz for me until after the op, now i’ve written it down i’ll have to stick to it. My anniversary of DX is fast approaching - the 5th, d’you think we ever forget it? Good luck to all for appointments, checks and procedures due in the next few weeks. Bev - deep breath for work, i honestly didn’t find it as bad as i had feared it would be, i hope its the same for you.
Hi Pam,
Sorry you’re having such horrid memories but not surprised either!
Any anniversary is difficult but the first one is surely the hardest!
I hope your appointment tomorrow, Tuesday goes as well as can be expected and you hear the news you want to hear.
Really hope you have someone to hold your hand, not like your previous time!
I will be thinking of you and hoping to hear your news when you are able to share it…
Welcome Pennies and Elaine. Hope everyone else is well and coming back to reality after the festivities though by the sound of things some of you need a rest to get over it. Good luck with going back to work Beverley. Will be thinking of you.
My start to the new year wasn’t brilliant. Noticed a wet patch on the carpet when I was clearing away the Christmas decs. On investigation it was a leaking radiator. Put roasting tin under and it was filling up every four hours. This was Sunday so phoned emergency plumbing service at 2pm. No-one arrived by 7pm so phoned again and they then informed me they were very busy and wouldn’t be able to come! So it’s now evening and charges have gone even higher. Phoned a couple of firms but their prices were ridiculous so decided to have local guy come out the next day instead. That meant still had the problem of the overflowing roasting tin overnight. So settled down to watch dvd’s until 2pm then went to bed setting alarm for 6pm to sort it out. Finally got it fixed today.
Two appointments tomorrow with a five hour break in between so will do a bit of retail therapy in Aylesbury in between. Thanks for your good wishes Wendy and hope you are coping ok with the arm. Px
Hi Beverley,
I hope your return to work on Wednesday is a smooth introduction.
I’m sure these last few days have been full of angst for you!
Not easy to dismiss all those ‘phantom fears’!!!
I’m sure people will be so pleased to see you back and hopefully your four hours will whizz by…
However, be prepared for exhaustion afterwards…
I only did three hours but my facial muscles just ached from smiling all the time and trying to ‘look’ recovered!
Hope tomorrow is ok ready for Wednesday.
Good luck again.
Wx
Thanks to everyone for wishing me well for Wednesday - I’ll let you know how I get on. I think with OH going away on business to China tomorrow it has taken my mind off Wednesday.
Good luck Pam for tomorrow with your appointments. Will be thinking of you. Sorry to hear of your leaking radiator and how long it took to get fixed. My sister’s central heating boiler broke down on the Tuesday before Christmas (the week when it was really cold) and they couldn’t get an engineer to come out until Christmas Eve and they had a service agreement but weren’t considered a priority as they were not over 60 and they don’t have children!!
Good Luck with the appointments today, Pam! Hope you get all questions answered! Beverley, fingers crossed for tomorrow, hope it all goes well, make sure you rest in-between! Back on the school run today, boys did not want to get out of bed! 7 weeks until half term and I am counting, will be flying home, so praying no snow, ash clouds etc! Marguerite, good news with your business investment, hope your company does well this year! Maggy, have you put your house on the Market? Paula, good luck for Thursday & fingers crossed! X Tina
Well 2011 keeps being interesting! Had 10.40 appointment with onc and went out to start car to find flat battery. Tried phoning friends but everyone out so had to get taxi - cost a fortune. Then because I had long break between appointments what to do for four hours. Well got the bus into town and did some shopping.Got the bus back to the hospital to see surgeon then two buses to get home. Car still not sorted, too exhausted by the time I got home so will sort it tomorrow.
As for the appointments, first one with onc a complete waste if time. Junior reg who I’ve never seen before. Just asked me if I had any questions- no examination or anything. Managed to get him to put my scan results up on his computer screen. They were all fine and he said they would be repeated in two years. Asked him about my annual mammogram. He couldn’t even find any notes about my original one. I did point out that was how they found the tumours!
The surgeon appointment was much better. Saw the main man and he is going to refer me to the plastic surgeon. Said about a two month wait and then about four month waiting list. We will see. He also said he will arrange mammogram for me. He confirmed that I have got mild lymphoedema of the chest wall which is what I had suspected. It is swollen and gets very heavy by the end if the day.
So now sitting down by warm new fire with glass of red wine! Pam x
Oh Pam, what a nightmare day, bet you are exhausted! Good news all results ok, but find seeing the junior onc, no notes cenario a bit worrying, not very reassuring. Hope your plastic surgery appointment won’t take too long, or in fact your mammogram, I think we all need to know things are clear. Will you get a referral to the lymphodema clinic? Good luck with getting your car sorted, what a start to the year, though! X
Hi Pam - good news re the surgeon bit - what a nightmare of a journey. i too have had “nothing” appointments with oncology, its incredibly frustrating. What’s the likely treatment re the lymphoedema? Glad the scan results clear - sorry for the understatment!
Oh dear, Pam, 2011 is certainly setting us some challenges!
What an awful day of mishaps!
Glad final appointment with surgeon was fruitful.
Similar to you I’m worried about lymphodaema in my right arm after mx and now just broken!
So concerned about what to do to help yourself…Really hope news today was helpful.
I started with HELPLINE here at BCC.
They were very informative and helpful, I don’t know whether you’ve spoken to them at all?
I hope you have a calm evening and a very restful day tomorrow but it may be you’re off to see to your car…
When does it ever end???
Well Pam what a day - nightmare when cars go wrong. Glad you got to see the main man and obviously very glad scans were clear. It is frustrating when you have an appointment where you feel as though it has been a waste of time.
Tina - good luck for today - will be thinking of you.
Had blood test done yesterday, hopefully then results will be there for my appointment next Monday. They are testing to see if I’m post menopausal. Took about 10 minutes to get any blood out of me and then they had to use my hand.