Pink bus Thursday?

Teach76
Teach76 Member Posts: 354 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

 Anyone want to ride along tomorrow?  17 weeks post chemo and 4 weeks post shingles across the surgical area, I think I am ready for this.  Having an " extended lumpectomy" to take out the remains of the tumor and as much of the fascia/pectoral muscle as needed for clear margins.

  Expect that anxiety and concern for the unknown is normal.  Great friends called and texted, but I would appreciate some company for the ride.  I am sure I will have questions post surgery, and I am so grateful for the wonderful words of wisdom each of you has shared here on this site.  Spring is moving in (although we have snow predicted the next 2 days), and I can really appreciate my new beginning!

thanks!

Kathy

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  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #2
    Pink bus

    I will be on the pink bus.I will bring get well balloons and lots of happy thoughts that you will be fine.Hugs

  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #3
    ppurdin said:

    Pink bus

    I will be on the pink bus.I will bring get well balloons and lots of happy thoughts that you will be fine.Hugs

    Absolutely

    I'd love to come along with you and keep you company. 

    Hoping everything goes well for you.

    xoxo

    Victoria

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #4
    Count me in....spreading

    Count me in....spreading pixie dust

     

    woudn't miss the ride...

     

    Denise

  • Puffin2014
    Puffin2014 Member Posts: 531 Member
    #5
    right there with you

    It's Thursday, hope I didn't miss the bus, sending prayers all goes well.

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #6
    Puffin2014 said:

    right there with you

    It's Thursday, hope I didn't miss the bus, sending prayers all goes well.

    I am here!!!

    i am in the back of bus - !!  Whew, almost missed the bus ...

    Vixki Samaduroff 

  • Gcook
    Gcook Member Posts: 25
    #7
    VickiSam said:

    I am here!!!

    i am in the back of bus - !!  Whew, almost missed the bus ...

    Vixki Samaduroff 

    what is the pink bus?
     

    what is the pink bus?

     

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #8
    Gcook said:

    what is the pink bus?
     

    what is the pink bus?

     

    PINK Bus
     
    Is when someone

    PINK Bus

     

    Is when someone has an appt/ testing /surgery we all load on the Invisable PINK bus to ride along for moral support..

     

    Denise

  • Teach76
    Teach76 Member Posts: 354 Member
    #9
    Surgery went well

    Thank you, friends, for riding along.  Surgeon took more of the affected breast than she planned, but the good news is that there was no muscle involved, so chemo did its thing.  Now just dealing with meds and side effects.  Did anyone have a Q-ball?  Pain relief in a ball catheterization that I am supposed to remove tomorrow.  Nervous about doing this - never heard of anyone needing to pull anything out on their own.  Plastic surgeon said if I am too queasy she can take it out Tuesday when I see her.  Advice?

     

    thanks!

    Kathy

  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #10
    Teach76 said:

    Surgery went well

    Thank you, friends, for riding along.  Surgeon took more of the affected breast than she planned, but the good news is that there was no muscle involved, so chemo did its thing.  Now just dealing with meds and side effects.  Did anyone have a Q-ball?  Pain relief in a ball catheterization that I am supposed to remove tomorrow.  Nervous about doing this - never heard of anyone needing to pull anything out on their own.  Plastic surgeon said if I am too queasy she can take it out Tuesday when I see her.  Advice?

     

    thanks!

    Kathy

    I missed the bus!!

    So sorry to have missed the ride with you!  Kathy, I had a medicine ball to remove myself.  Is that what you mean?  I was afraid to have to do it, but it was a piece of cake.  If you have trouble, a nurse will talk you through it on the phone.  So happy you were able to have the surgery, finally.  I've been thinking about you w/the shingles episode, too.  Great to hear from you.  Take care, Linda

  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #11
    lintx said:

    I missed the bus!!

    So sorry to have missed the ride with you!  Kathy, I had a medicine ball to remove myself.  Is that what you mean?  I was afraid to have to do it, but it was a piece of cake.  If you have trouble, a nurse will talk you through it on the phone.  So happy you were able to have the surgery, finally.  I've been thinking about you w/the shingles episode, too.  Great to hear from you.  Take care, Linda

    Pink Bus

    I am sorry I missed the Pink Bus. That is not like me. I am glad the day went well for you though.

    Your post reminded me that at one point during my treatment I did go home with what I called a pain pump. That is probably not the right term for it. I clearly remember my husband being on the speaker phone with the doctor who walked him through the removal procedure. There was nothing to it. We then just  put it in the trash. 

    IRENE

  • Teach76
    Teach76 Member Posts: 354 Member
    #12
    lintx said:

    I missed the bus!!

    So sorry to have missed the ride with you!  Kathy, I had a medicine ball to remove myself.  Is that what you mean?  I was afraid to have to do it, but it was a piece of cake.  If you have trouble, a nurse will talk you through it on the phone.  So happy you were able to have the surgery, finally.  I've been thinking about you w/the shingles episode, too.  Great to hear from you.  Take care, Linda

    Thanks, Linda and Irene

    Thanks, Linda And Irene.    The surgeon gave me antiviral meds to ward off the shingles.  I definitely don't want them popping up again across the surgical site.  I did not think about having someone on the phone To take out the Qball.  We have friends who have 2 daughters that are nurses.  I think we will consult as we pull.

     So far pain is manageable.  Right now my arms actually hurt more than the breasts.  Guess they were in wacky positions as surgery was performed.

        Kathy

  • Pixie Dust
    Pixie Dust Member Posts: 424 Member
    #13
    Teach76 said:

    Thanks, Linda and Irene

    Thanks, Linda And Irene.    The surgeon gave me antiviral meds to ward off the shingles.  I definitely don't want them popping up again across the surgical site.  I did not think about having someone on the phone To take out the Qball.  We have friends who have 2 daughters that are nurses.  I think we will consult as we pull.

     So far pain is manageable.  Right now my arms actually hurt more than the breasts.  Guess they were in wacky positions as surgery was performed.

        Kathy

    Sorry I missed the bus

    Kathy sorry I missed the bus. I have been gone a couple of weeks and then down about 10 days with what I suppose was the flu even though I took a flu shot. Just got back to feeling well enough to get back on computer and read all the updates. Good to hear that everything went well for you. Never have heard of a medicine ball but with all you have went through I am sure this is going to be a piece of cake. If this was me, I would just hold my breath as long as I could and tell them to get it out of there. Remember all of us Pink Sisters has to keep our big girl Pink Panties on. lol  Hugs, Pixie

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