the 16th ***TAMOXIFEN***thread

[MaryAnnSingleton]

...here we go again

Sparkle - although the bus has a H instead of a number, it is run by a bus private company, not the hospital itself ifyswim. It stops at regular stops too, but the destination is the Hospital main entrance. Then goes back to the train station, stopping along the way. The hospital reception did have the timetable though.

Saw they were doing a fish pedicure in Acocks Green, next to the Subway where the Midland Bank used to be... Don't fancy it myself!

Is that where you pay to sit, with your feet in a tank of piranahs sweet little fish, that nibble off your hard skin?

I skim read that they were doing fish pedicures at the Westley Arms.

No time, as mum and dad are here and I'm trying to make a lasagne, but MAS a vigil for Kurri's dad is a lovely idea for tomorrow.

Did anyone still have a piece of nylon/disolvable stich, sticking out after 3 weeks+ ? If so, did it take much longer to fall out? I have quite a bristle sticking out of my aerola (sp)

A vigil is a great idea mas , count me in .

Drift am much amused with your bristley nipples
On a serious note , do you have an appointment with the hospital soon ?
If not maybe a quick trip to the treatment room nurse at your GP practice might be in order .

Topsy - I had the Onc appointment last week, and was a bit surprised to see it, though not to worry etc. One week on, it's as firm as ever, I've tried a gentle tug scanned dressing table for tweezers need to forget it probably. If I go on about it any more dh will appear with a pair of pliars. I have the rads planning tomorrow so hope they will reassure me. Just to get it all off my chest, I don't use anti perspirants now due to the (probably urban myth) that they are implicated in breast cancer. Something to do with aluminium, not very scientific I know. Using a product called Pitrock, a crystal, which seems to be effective enough. Will be thinking of KK too.

Will be joining in the vigil in spirit tomorrow though will be with dh in hospital for his operation and then to radiotherapy for me in another hospital. Not sure I'm coping very well.

you can do it amber - we'll be willing you on to get through tomorrow -take care x

Hi amber, you have a lot to deal with at the moment. I have missed the bit about your dh operation. My best wishes for your household, you have come through before. I love your dry sense of humour and grasp of statistics.

Hi everyone, sorry been awol but am having internet problems with it cutting out every few minutes. It's driving me mad.

Just wanted to say will be thinking of KK and her family tomorrow, a vigil is a lovely idea. I will be at work in the morning but will take a moment or two to silently think about them all.

Amber, this must be a nightmare for you right now. It's bad enough that you're experiencing your own treatment but to have to support DH while he undergoes his (which of course you will want to do, as he's supported you) must put so much strain on you. I hope you have good friends and family around you right now, offering practical help and support. Don't turn down any offers.

Drift, nylon stitch sounds a pain. It needs to come out but not sure I'd be brave enough to do it myself. Ouch!!!!

Had a session with the prosthesis lady today and she's not only sorted me with a proper one which should hopefully arrive in a fortnight, she's also given me another couple of softies to tide me over - so no more lopsidedness. Hooraaayyyyy!!!!! She's ordered me an Amoaena one and another make I cant remember. Then she will let me choose which I prefer. I was surprised at how 'normal' they made my chesticle area look, the weight and feel of them felt so natural. I'm impressed.

Sorry I haven't mentioned everyone, I'm orf to bed in a mo before internet crashes again, I will try to do a proper catch up tomorrow.

Love to you all.

Hello Figgy - so, so pleased for you, that you are getting sorted/at least making progress with the prosthesis' and feel positive vibes.

Good Morning people. Thinking of kk today.

Vigil for KK and her family... thinking of you today and lighting virtual candles for your dear dad

Lighting my candle for kk and her lovely Dad .

My candle is lit also, to light KK's lovely dad home, and for strength and peace for his family. x

Amber - thinking of you and your DH today.

Drift - i had the bristly stitch. It lasted quite a while and was not pullable for some time. After a few weeks it just dropped out on its own.

I'd say don't pull. We had a budgie, years ago, who had a tumour removed from his chest. he used to pull the stitches and his entire front used to concertina up like a drawn curtain. We used to have to smooth it all out again . It's not a look you'd want in your chest,let's be honest.

Candle lit for KK and all today.

DH is in operation at the moment.

Thinking of you both, Amber. Hold tight. x

Candle lit here for Kurri too. Crisp winter day here. Hope they have that in Dorset too. A fitting blast of sun to send a lovely old soul on his way.

Amber what a day you have. I think you can do it. Wibble here with us as much or as little as you need to. Will be thinking of you and your DH for his op. xx

at Drift being compared to a budgie..!

Sorry

Tell me if I sound like Colonel Bumptious from the Shires but there's something really getting my goat here.

For the last four days a woman who I have never seen before has been parking her car all night outside my neighbour's house. Leaves it at 6pm, takes it away again at 8am. I know this will be pissing neighbour off mightily (we don't have drives) although he hasn't said. What's pissing me off, is that last night, when she got out, she left her McDonalds bag, full of rubbish, under the front of her car, to blow around the road. It is now in my dustbin, but this morning as she put her various bits in the boot, she found a sheet of paper she didn't like to look of and dumped that in the street as well. OK I admit it, I took a leaf out of my Mum's book and was curtain twitching.

I know it's minor compared to what a lot of people are facing today. Really, I do. But aren't some people jaw-droppingly ignorant?

On the plus side we had what sounded like several owls in our trees last night. It was lovely.

I have lit a candle for Kurri and her Dad too, and another one for Amber and your dh. May you all find the strength to get through the day. xx

Drift I had one wayward stitch for ages after, maybe asmuch as six weeks. Eventually it became loose enough to pull out, but if it isn't going to come with just using your fingers, then leave it alone.....and wait! love the budgie analogy

Been up since 5 with ds, as he woke in terrible pain. Haven't sent him to school for first part of the morning as I was going to do, just got him here at home until we leave for hospital in about an hour. Definitely driving now, as he couldn't walk anywhere anyway....seriously considering taking him in his pjs and dressing gown, as getting him dressed often really hurts.... would look a bit strange I know, but do I care?