It has been forever - Jobi Update

Jobi
Jobi Member Posts: 211
edited July 2013 in Breast Cancer #1

Hello dear friends.  I must first apologize for not getting on this site in a long while.  Even so, you have been in my thoughts - especially Linda.  I am saddened by her news.

Since I last visited, I finsihed chemo, got a divorce, started writing a book, and bought a new house.  My battle with cancer however did not stop.  Almost a year to the day of my initial diagnosis, last November I found a lump in my left breast (my right breast had been removed a year earlier).  I went through worries and tests and it was nothing.  In March, it happened again.  I had to make the decision to remove my breast.  June 13, of this year I had my breast removed.  I had tissue expanders put in, and that hasn't been a walk in the park.  They are painful at first!  The pain got so bad that I literally could not get myself out of bed; a friend had to help me.  I think I only have one more office visit before setting the next surgery date.  I just can't wait for all of this to be over. 

I will keep you updated. 

Jobi

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  • Lynne P
    Lynne P Member Posts: 165
    I am fairly new here Jobi.  I

    I am fairly new here Jobi.  I am so sorry that you had to have another mastectomy.  I certainly wish you the best.

    Lynne

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    Lynne P said:

    I am fairly new here Jobi.  I

    I am fairly new here Jobi.  I am so sorry that you had to have another mastectomy.  I certainly wish you the best.

    Lynne

    Thanks

    Hi Lynee,

     

    Sorry we have to meet like this.  I thank you for your kind words.  I wish the same for you.

     

    Dorene

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    I had a lumpectomy, but, have

    I had a lumpectomy, but, have heard that the expanders are quite painful.  Let us know your surgery date and we'll get the pink bus out for you.  Good to see you!

     

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    Kristin N said:

    I had a lumpectomy, but, have

    I had a lumpectomy, but, have heard that the expanders are quite painful.  Let us know your surgery date and we'll get the pink bus out for you.  Good to see you!

     

    Tissue Expanders

    Hi Kristen,

     

    The expanders are painful for the days after saline injections.  The pressure is immense, and I didn't expect for it to affect the rest of my body but it did.  Thanks for your kindness.

    D

  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    Jobi said:

    Tissue Expanders

    Hi Kristen,

     

    The expanders are painful for the days after saline injections.  The pressure is immense, and I didn't expect for it to affect the rest of my body but it did.  Thanks for your kindness.

    D

    Good to see you

    Sorry for loosing your breast 

    wishing you a good luck with your upcoming ssurgery please come back 

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member

    Good to see you

    Sorry for loosing your breast 

    wishing you a good luck with your upcoming ssurgery please come back 

    So nice to hear from YOU!!!

    Gee, so much has happened in such a short time - Striving and Surviving --

    Gentle hugs and prayers for your upcoming surgery.  Keep the faith, and all will be well.

    Try not to wait so long before you next visit - LOL

     

    Vicki Sam

     

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member

    Good to see you

    Sorry for loosing your breast 

    wishing you a good luck with your upcoming ssurgery please come back 

    A little late .. but I am

    A little late .. but I am going to add my 2 cents ...
    TE insert at the time of my bilateral mastectomy. 3 weeks later, I had my first
    fill of 120cc per breast. There is a pinch when the needle enters each breast --
    and later there is a tightness due to the increase of fluids. Try try try 60 cc
    first go around to to gage what you will be dealing with. Just a suggestion.

    Ibuprofen taken 1 hours before fill helps, as well as frozen peas (lighter than
    an ice pack) placed on each breast to help with the inflammation due to fill.

    small packages of frozen pea's also helped with my inflammation ---

    Ask Plastic Surgeon staff what they recommend.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam 

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member

    Good to see you

    Sorry for loosing your breast 

    wishing you a good luck with your upcoming ssurgery please come back 

    Hi!  I am wishing you good

    Hi!  I am wishing you good luck with your surgery.  Keep us updated!

    Hugs, Diane

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    VickiSam said:

    A little late .. but I am

    A little late .. but I am going to add my 2 cents ...
    TE insert at the time of my bilateral mastectomy. 3 weeks later, I had my first
    fill of 120cc per breast. There is a pinch when the needle enters each breast --
    and later there is a tightness due to the increase of fluids. Try try try 60 cc
    first go around to to gage what you will be dealing with. Just a suggestion.

    Ibuprofen taken 1 hours before fill helps, as well as frozen peas (lighter than
    an ice pack) placed on each breast to help with the inflammation due to fill.

    small packages of frozen pea's also helped with my inflammation ---

    Ask Plastic Surgeon staff what they recommend.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam 

    So glad to be back!

    Thank you so much Vicki Sam, and no - it is not too late.  I again want to apologize for being absent for so long.  I had so much going on.  I felt like I was swimming against the current sometimes. 

    My next appt with the plastic surgeon is next week.  I have to keep reminding myself that no one will advocate for me if I don't.  I will talk to my surgeon about your suggestion. 

    Great to "talk" to you!

    Dorene

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    DianeBC said:

    Hi!  I am wishing you good

    Hi!  I am wishing you good luck with your surgery.  Keep us updated!

    Hugs, Diane

    Thanks!

    Thanks Diane!  I will certainly keep you updated! 

    Dorene

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    Jobi said:

    So glad to be back!

    Thank you so much Vicki Sam, and no - it is not too late.  I again want to apologize for being absent for so long.  I had so much going on.  I felt like I was swimming against the current sometimes. 

    My next appt with the plastic surgeon is next week.  I have to keep reminding myself that no one will advocate for me if I don't.  I will talk to my surgeon about your suggestion. 

    Great to "talk" to you!

    Dorene

    Hey Dorene and welcome back! 

    Hey Dorene and welcome back!  Good luck with your appointment next week!

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    Megan M said:

    Hey Dorene and welcome back! 

    Hey Dorene and welcome back!  Good luck with your appointment next week!

    Hello!

    Thanks Megan!  It is good to be back.  I will keep you posted!

    Dorene

  • taylor manny
    taylor manny Member Posts: 113
    Jobi said:

    Thanks!

    Thanks Diane!  I will certainly keep you updated! 

    Dorene

    That's a beautiful picture of

    That's a beautiful picture of you!  Wishing you good luck too!

     

  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    Jobi

    I am glad to see the cancer has not stop you   writing a book  getting a new home . wow way to go   please let us know when the book come out i would love to have one  name of the book. hugs  love comming your way

  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    Wow

    Hi Jobi,

    Wow, you have been through a lot in a short amount of time.  I just happened to log in today, having been away for a while myself.  Just trying to catch up so it was good to hear all about your journey.  I hope the reconstruction goes well and this will be the end of it.  I never had reconstruction but heard the expanders are not fun.  Here is a hug and a prayer for you.

     

    Love, Terry

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    ladybug22 said:

    Jobi

    I am glad to see the cancer has not stop you   writing a book  getting a new home . wow way to go   please let us know when the book come out i would love to have one  name of the book. hugs  love comming your way

    Just wanting to send you the

    Just wanting to send you the biggest hug Dorene! 

    Sue :)

  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Hey Doreen!

     

    Sorry to hear that you had to deal with this again.  Gentle hugs.

    xoxo,

    Jean

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    ladybug22 said:

    Jobi

    I am glad to see the cancer has not stop you   writing a book  getting a new home . wow way to go   please let us know when the book come out i would love to have one  name of the book. hugs  love comming your way

    Dorene, great to see you

    Dorene, great to see you posting, even though I wish you had much better news.  Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts!

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hey Doreen!

     

    Sorry to hear that you had to deal with this again.  Gentle hugs.

    xoxo,

    Jean

    Jean!

    Oh I am so happy to see you!  We all know this horrible disease is a journey.  I am always glad that I can come to this site for support!  I hope you are well!

     

    Dorene

  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    mom62 said:

    Wow

    Hi Jobi,

    Wow, you have been through a lot in a short amount of time.  I just happened to log in today, having been away for a while myself.  Just trying to catch up so it was good to hear all about your journey.  I hope the reconstruction goes well and this will be the end of it.  I never had reconstruction but heard the expanders are not fun.  Here is a hug and a prayer for you.

     

    Love, Terry

    Thanks Terri!  You are right,

    Thanks Terri!  You are right, the expanders are not fun, but the pink ladies always find a way to make it through!  Thanks for hugs and prayers!

     

    Dorene