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Tiny100 · 2013-11-28T10:58:10+00:00

Morning All! We're nearly in December, so let's get the festivities started. [adds mince pies to the trolley]

malteserzz · 13/12/2013 11:16

Thinking of you gigs xx

alwaysseemslikehalfterm · 13/12/2013 11:26

Hi everyone. I posted on here probably last year as I had been called back after an mri, which I have due to family history. I had some fantastic support and I was very lucky to be told all was ok.

I decided to have a risk reducing bi lateral mastectomy which I had about a month ago and I am after some more advice! Although I have had reconstrucion, I have tissue expanders which are be expanded yet u. Basically, dh has not seen them yet and I don't quite know how to approach it. What did everyone else do?

I know I am very lucky not to be facing other treatment and this seems like a silly concern so I apologise for that.

For those facing mri scans, I have had 2. They iare very noisy and you can ihear it over the head phones. You will have a tube in your arm to put dye into your veins. You lay on your front with your arms up. Both times i have rested my head on my arms and ended up with dead arms, so don't do that! They give you a buzzer in case you need to stop and also talk to you through the head phones. It really is fine. You move back and forward a couple of times to get the scanner in the right place but they tell you when. I was really nervous but it was fine!

Sorry for random letters in my post, stupid phone!

alwaysseemslikehalfterm · 13/12/2013 11:30

Hi everyone. I posted on here probably last year as I had been called back after an mri, which I have due to family history. I had some fantastic support and I was very lucky to be told all was ok.

I decided to have a risk reducing bi lateral mastectomy which I had about a month ago and I am after some more advice! Although I have had reconstrucion, I have tissue expanders which are be expanded yet u. Basically, dh has not seen them yet and I don't quite know how to approach it. What did everyone else do?

I know I am very lucky not to be facing other treatment and this seems like a silly concern so I apologise for that.

For those facing mri scans, I have had 2. They iare very noisy and you can ihear it over the head phones. You will have a tube in your arm to put dye into your veins. You lay on your front with your arms up. Both times i have rested my head on my arms and ended up with dead arms, so don't do that! They give you a buzzer in case you need to stop and also talk to you through the head phones. It really is fine. You move back and forward a couple of times to get the scanner in the right place but they tell you when. I was really nervous but it was fine!

Sorry for random letters in my post, stupid phone!

Wren48 · 13/12/2013 11:33

On a bad day this made me cry with laughter. Hope others like it too - it's very seasonal.

malteserzz · 13/12/2013 11:56

Loved that wren thank you :)

MomOfTwoGirls2 · 13/12/2013 15:10

Thanks Wren - he's really belting out that song, isn't he. Still giggling here.

trice · 13/12/2013 22:19

Wren, that made me laugh. I have a Dd with a similar singing style. Angelic she ain't.

Good vibes to Gig. Hope it goes well.

I have spent the evening cooking and getting set for a dinner party tomorrow evening. Made chocolate truffle, oatcakes for tthe cheese and frozen cocktails. It is to thank some special friends who have been fab over the last year. I may wear my Turkey hat.

malteserzz · 13/12/2013 23:12

Hope you got the seating arrangements sorted trice

trice · 13/12/2013 23:42

I figured the hat would be a good distraction Malt! I have been shifting furniture and writing names on crackers. I put a big table cloth and sparkly runner on so you can hardly see the chairs at all, I alternated kitchen and dining chairs and it looks quite nice. Fingers crossed.

Wren48 · 14/12/2013 08:46

Blimey, Trice, that's impressive. Sounds great!

I'm in denial about Christmas lunch. I have lots of family coming (which is good; I like that, and they'll bring stuff), but I can't get my head around what needs to be done. And one sister may not be able to come with her lot as her 23 year old son is having chemo (Hodgkins lymphoma) and it all depends on how he is. So I can't ask her to do the bread sauce and chestnut stuffing like she did last year.... And I've got a pre op assessment on Monday so, having been terrified that they were never going to get round to me, I'm now terrified they'll say I have to have the op before Christmas. There's always something....

Hi always, I don't have experience on the tissue expanders, but I think there are those on this thread who do and will be able to add their. thoughts. Good to hear about the MRI scans...

GoodbyeRubyTuesday · 14/12/2013 09:01

always glad to hear you've not needed any other treatment. kitkat had tissue expanders so I'm sure she will be along soon. You also might like to look at the breast reconstruction thread here

malteserzz · 14/12/2013 09:06

Trice it'll be great and you are being very considerate. Can't wait to hear all about it
Wren sorry to hear about your nephew. Could you make a list for dinner writing it down might help but at the end of the day if it's not perfect who cares

I had a great nights sleep maybe due to the painkillers ! Just about to ring about my drain which has drained 140 ml again and is getting heavy and full

kitkat1967 · 14/12/2013 11:03

hi always - I'm not sure I can help much as I didn't conciously show or not show DH the tissue expander - so from day 1 it was just how it was. He did come with me to the 4 sessions to fill the expander (as I couldn't drive afterwards) and the surgeon chatted to him about how it was doing which I found wierd.
Once it is filled it is also wierd to touch as it is completely solid which is not what you expect. Anyway DH has not said anything negative - whatever he thinks he has more sense then to say it!!!

Trice enjoy your dinner party toonight - it sounds fab.

malteserzz · 14/12/2013 12:19

I've had my drain bottle emptied and one of the dressings removed and feel bit more comfortable
Christmas tree going up this afternoon, well I will be supervising with a cuppa !

amberlight · 14/12/2013 19:22

Hi all, been a bit quiet whilst dh has been having emergency eye surgery. Another op for him this Friday.
Hoosy, welcome! It's very usual for anyone under age 50 to have a 'grade 3' sort of cancer. It means it can be killed faster with chemotherapy, so it's not a bad thing any more.
The treatments are so good at stopping cancer now. 9 out of 10 people with breast cancer will go on to a long life. Most of the others will still have years and years ahead....thanks to the new potions....and by then there may well be a complete cure. New stuff is happening almost every week now.
But it's not a cheery prospect, and of course there are no total guarantees on anything. So all of us know the worry and emotions that go with it.
Welcome...and have a or a [win

kitkat1967 · 14/12/2013 23:39

Nice to hear from you amber - I saw that your dh needed an op and that it was only partly successful. Hopefully everything will go OK on Friday.

malteserzz · 15/12/2013 04:49

Awake ! Blooming drain. Not hurting just irritating and stopping me getting in a comfy position. Plus the usual middle of the night worries
Amber hope dh is ok
Trice hope the dinner party was a success
Hope everyone else is sleeping !

jchocchip · 15/12/2013 05:01

Hi Malt, saw you on that other thread - popping over to say hi! I'm at Mums and cant sleep, but I think that is mainly noisy heating! Hope you have managed some rest even if not asleep,Malt. Take it easy today.

Sorry can't keep up with this thread, am also trying to reduce my fb habit and do more crochet!

foofooyeah · 15/12/2013 08:26

Morning all, hope wakeful ones managed to get some more sleep.

I have completely lost my voice!! It's bizarre, also ended up at out if hours Dr last night as my eye has swollen up. Very attractive. Now on antibiotics and looking lovely. Supposed to be going to meet friends this evening but may now stay home.

malteserzz · 15/12/2013 09:43

Jchoc sorry you were awake too ! Hope you got back to sleep,I managed to

Foo foo is the voice and eye chemo related ? Hope you feel better soon

Just been brought a bacon roll and cuppa in bed

trice · 15/12/2013 11:33

Dinner party was really good fun. We all had a really good time. I have spent the morning clearing up paper hats and spilled wine. I am lucky to have a group of such lovely friends, they have put up with a lot from mein the past few months.

, Foofoo - that sounds like a nasty infection, hope it clears up quickly.

Malt - have you named your drain? It makes swearing at it much easier. Having it pulled out is such a relief I find.

malteserzz · 15/12/2013 18:03

Trice it sounds like a great evening shame we couldn't all have come
I haven't named my drain, maybe I should !
Have had my feet up most of the day and going to watch X factor tonight

Marshy · 15/12/2013 19:06

Hi all,
Had to share this with you. We have been to visit my MIL today whom I haven't seen since before my MX. I let her have a look at the reconstructed boob and, with a puzzled look on her face, she asked me if my nipple would grow back!
Just as well I have a sense of humour. Dh and me have had a good laugh about it in the car on the way home.
Love to all

kitkat1967 · 15/12/2013 19:42

Hi Marshy - if you ever do get a nipple 'created' you'll have to show her and tell it took a while to grow.

holstenlips · 15/12/2013 20:46

Good evening all.Apologies that im going to be no support to anyone. I wish I could and I do wish you all well. I mentioned before my 3 week headache and being booked for mri. Well before that could take place, on friday I had a fit in work. The hospital did a ct of my head and said they can't see whats wrong. I had mri yesterday and now have to wait for results. My head is screaming 'brain tumour' im scared. Im scared of gaving another fit. It was the most frightening experience of my life.