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Thanks for all the well wishes and I was happy just to see you post! My goodness, you also have quite a few other issues to deal with too. I know sciatica can be very painful (my hubby suffers sometimes)and I feel for you on that one!
My GYN did say she would have to refer me to a another surgeon, but wasn't even able to touch me when I was in there because I was too painful and still swollen. So she is trying to determin if in fact she can feel something so we can proceed. She did mention I need to heal first as my body will not take another surgery too soon. I say my body won't take feeling this way too much longer!!
My hubby has decided he doesn't like her now, but I pointed out that she did a great job 4 years ago when she did my hysterectomy. The reason I chose to go back to her for this part. I do think she may have gotten in over her head when she ran into too many problems, but what are you going to do? Can't leave me half cut up!!
I am talking to Onc about antidepressant and sleeping pills. I think after 6 months, I am worn out and giving in. Time for a boast.
I hope all goes well for you tomorrow. I do have to put a pillow between me and the seatbelt, so maybe lying down isn't such a bad idea!! And ice-cream is a definite!!
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow....hugs and smiles ♥Pammy

Awwwwwww Sweetie~ you are such a precious member of our family, always encouraging others with your loving, empathetic,funny and smart insight. Now it's our turn to return the favor. We all send you every good wish, and strength to help you get to the "whatevers" are causing your healing to be slower than expected. If Good Wish and Strength were only an ice cream flavor you would have this licked! ( pun very much intended!)

Keep us posted, and feel the love from all of your sisters here on the boards.

Hugs,
C♥

Oh Pammy I'm praying right now that you get some resolve. I'm so sorry that you are having so much pain and discomfort. Please remember that when we feel we cannot endure another thing, He somehow always provides that door. I'm going to be a prayer warrior for you today!

I didnt realize that there are a few of us who travel 1 1/2 hours for our onc and treatment. I pray that 1 1/2 hour ride is an easy ride for you today. God bless You!

walking .. I hope and pray it is due to treatments plus surgery .. Your poor little body is healing, at a slower pace than normal. Pain and discomfort walking is not normal is my book, but what do I know.

I hope and pray that your 1 1/2 drive goes quickly for you with little discomfort.

I too am seeing my Onc today .. for my 4th TCH treatment and here I am in Califorinia .. woke up at 3:30 a.m. cold, wet and sweaty .. due to hormones. Took another shower, and can not fall back to sleep. I am also anxious, as I know what my next 8 to 10 days will be like. Ugly week, as I call it.

Good luck with everything and I truly hope you can get the information you need.

Blessings and strength,

VickiSam

I was awake all night, but hubby woke up and we talked and just realized I was not going to sleep. Hope all goes well with you today...heading out the door! ♥Pammy

I am praying for you today. I hope all gets resolved with the best possible news. I am glad you have your hubby to take care of our dear sister.
Love and hugs, jackie

today! Hopefully you'll get some good news! Take care & after today is over, hopefully you'll be able to sleep like a baby!
much love,
Jenny

Pammy, here's hoping the trip goes well, and that your pain will be relieved soon. I can't imagine what you are describing, and know there must be something that can be done to help you heal. I would insist on a referral if your GYN isn't able to help you. Good luck, and let us hear how things are going after you return home. Hugs.

Judy

By now you should know what may be going on with you.. It's noon my time. I'm praying for you!! You've been through enough!! Maybe you too can have some ice cream on your way home!! as you know Ice cream makes everything better...

Calleen

No one can have too many prayers. I hope all is going well for you at this point in your day. My prayers are for answers, peace and healing. May you find all and more in a short amount of time. My very best to you.

becky

Sorry I'm late. Thinking of you. Huge hugs Jxxxxxxxxxx

Oh Pammy,
I am so sorry that all is not going well for you. You are already on the road so I won't give any advice right now. I just hope that whoever you see today checks this out at least. Friday is a long way off when you are in pain. When I had my hysterectomy my incision split open and I got an infection. They had to pack it and for weeks I had to have a home care nurse come and remove and replace the packing and check it. It delayed my rads by a few weeks but they weren't going to start if it wasn't totally healed. I hope that you haven't split anything inside. It could be adhesions. They can develop quickly and are extremely painful.
My Prayers are that they resolve this and I prescribe ice cream, lots of ice cream. Big cyber hug to you.
Stef

Pammy, waiting to hear how it went for you today. Sorry for all your problems and hope that better days are near. All our prayers go up for you and surely you will get relief soon. You deserve more than ice cream, make that a hot fudge sundae or banana split.

So Glad you got some answers. After reading your story I had to laugh a bit. We are a mess aren't we. I won't start tamoxifen, until I am done with chemo and Rads I think. Gee more to look forward to. Hugs

so, by the time I read the post, you have gone and come back, but you (and all the others) are always in my prayers, so hopefully that helped. Glad you got some news you can deal with from the docs regarding your pain, I know this has been an issue for quite some time now, and it makes it hard to heal, doesn't it?

So, hopefully your ice cream was great, and you can get the meds needed to heal, rest and feel better soon.
Take care of yourself! (or have hubby take care of you!)
=^..^=

I am so glad to read this, Pammy. Your doc sounds very knowledgeable and informative and reassuring, someone who can set your mind at ease. You have been through an unbelievable series of events. You couldn't have invented these last months, could you? At least you have no lack of material to work with, if you do decide to write a novel.

Rest well tonight, my friend. Sending you hugs and smiles, and continued prayers for your healing.

Moops

p.s. Thanks for your doctor's opinion about sugar. I can eat some of Joe's ice cream sandwiches in good conscience. (don't tell Mimi!)

Dear Pammy, Sorry this is so late. I am glad that you are home safe and sound, but sorry that you are in so much pain. Just a thought for travelling...do you know someone who has a van that you can borrow? You could make a bed in the back with comfy blankets , a pillow or two, and a cooler of ice cream - be chauffeured to and from those appointments.

Restoril sounds like magic! I hope it gives you the relief that you deserve! I thought Lexapro was one of the antidepressants NOT to take with Tamoxifen; am I remembering wrong? xoxoxoxo Lynn

Just came on to check on you. Glad to read that you now have answers to your questions. You have to feel better about that. We were all sending positive energy your way yesterday and it seems to have worked. Now, we need to plan the ice cream social. Let's get, I think it was Lola, to bring the brownies with rocky road ice cream and chocolate syrup. I'll bring Baked Alaska. This is beginning to make me hungry for ice cream. The absolute best part of all of this.....you feel better Pammy! Sending a gentle hug your way.

Adhesions, and no sleep, and stress~ Oh My!!!

You had quite the day, didn't you? What I do like is that you and your Dr. seem to cover everything! My Dr. never asks me anything "personal"...and with no touch-stones, I never knew any of my meds might even have side effects! Oh well, it is all in keeping with my Ostrich Therapy! :-)

I am glad you are getting reasonable, workable answers and most importantly , you can eat ice-cream!

Hugs, to you!
Chrn♥

We both have a little bit of Dorothy Gale within us - yes? (The Wizard of Oz = my favorite movie of all time!)

Well, considering the factors involved - am glad your doctor visit bore good news. And, I'll be hoping all the new recommendations (meds, etc.) will help you to truly feel better as you continue to heal. Remember the tale of the tortoise and the hare? The tortoise unexpectedly wins the race - slow and steady... :-)

Sooo glad you feel better already!

Kind regards, Susan

Bring on the ice cream. I won't say I am glad it might be adhesions but that is better than the alternative. They can really do a number. Pulling and painful. Can you do gentle exercise to help with this? It does make sense considering your surgery problem that adhesions are the culprit. I will keep you in my prayers that this resolves but glad that all in all it went well.
Stef

Now you can get ice cream, not diet drinks .. and form a plan of attack.

VickiSam

It sounds like your doctors have it figured out now and soon you will be back to your old self again. Rest and recuperate quickly.

you got some news - and being told ice cream is good for you - what could be better? I'll be anxious to hear about your appt on Friday - take care of yourself and know we are all here for you! I wanted you to know, the last few nights, I've eaten ice cream in your honor! (praying & ice cream go so well together!)
much love,
-Jenny

Pammy,
Thank you for sharing your positive news.
I wish you get better and be persistent with your GY. What is your surgeon said about your recovery time?
As for a sleeping problem, many of us have had insomnia. If you take antidepressants I was told not to take them in the evening. From my own experience I found that I feel much better if I take Tamoxifen in the morning after breakfast, very disruptive sleep if I take it after dinner. Still I have been on Ambient for 8 months, now am trying to use natural remedies. My PC suggested Lunesta, I tried but did not like it. Lunesta gives much deeper sleep.
Ice-cream sounds wonderful, if you eat strawberry ice-cream it could be counted as one serving of fruits!
New Flower