In the Meanwhile

Ms_Nellie
Ms_Nellie Member Posts: 40
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am still waiting to heal more before I go to see an Oncologist. I got my drain tube out last Friday. I mentally feel like I can do more than I can. I having to accept my temporary limitations. I ordered me a book to help with an exercise plan during the healing process.

I have accepted the fact that I probably won't be riding my motorcycle this riding season. I also will probably not be able to compete in the shooting league this season. Although I look forward to those activities after this is all over.

I am finding other activities to keep me busy, and as a reminder of how fortunate I am that I can do something besides wait.

I will be returning to work next Monday. I am looking forward to getting a little more structure in my day. I will probably start back half days to see how things go.

I have been spending my time planning for what's ahead to the best of my ability. I think things will be better if I can work during any further treatments.

Thanks for all the support and words of encouragement. I am already beginning to get strength and hope reading about other newbies, in-treatment and surviors. It takes a surviors attitude to get through this.

My breast surgeon has mention chemotherapy to me but I haven't actually talked with the Oncologist. I have an appointment next week with the breast surgeon for another post-op check-up and to schedule an appointment with the Oncologist. Who knows, I might be able to get away with radiation therapy (hoping).

I will have bad days and good days, and will come to this place as a reminder that I am not alone and I can do this.

Thanks,

Nellie

Comments

  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #2
    Good to hear from you
    No, you are not alone Nellie. And you already have a wonderful attitude: your being practical and planning ahead, and you are also realistic. There will be good days and bad days. With your attitude, you will make it through all just fine.

    I hope also that you can avoid chemo. I just started rads Monday. I have been especially anxious, but the incredible women here have lifted me up when I needed it. You will find the same support. Keep in touch, and let us know what your onc. tells you.
  • Butterfly12
    Butterfly12 Member Posts: 56
    #3
    Up Beat
    Glad to hear that you are pretty up beat about all this. I too am getting on with the healing process. I get me last tube out tomorrow, YAHOOOOO!!!! Can't wait for that one. But I am also going to get a port put in as my chemo starts July 9. Hope that you will keep us updated. And again keep your chin up, we will all get through this.

    Sherry
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #4
    Your never alone!!
    As long as this site is here,, Nellie, then you are never alone....we are here with you. Stay strong and positive!! I am always recruiting people to look up to and admire and I would like to add you to my list as well!! 0:) Pammy
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #5
    Nellie I am so glad to hear
    Nellie I am so glad to hear that you are doing well, and planning ahead.. sounds like you are used to being very active.. When you have good days come here and share...it lifts people up... when you have bad days.. come here.. and we will lift you up.... wishing you the best...

    Gentle hugs..

    ~T

    PS.. I love the bird.. I have two
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #6
    Nellie......
    You have an incredible attitude. It will serve you well as you make this journey.

    We are always here for you, as you are here for others.

    I also hope that you will only need radiation. That would be a happy bonus.

    And make sure you join us again for chat! It was very nice talking to you!

    Hugs,

    CR
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #7
    CR1954 said:

    Nellie......
    You have an incredible attitude. It will serve you well as you make this journey.

    We are always here for you, as you are here for others.

    I also hope that you will only need radiation. That would be a happy bonus.

    And make sure you join us again for chat! It was very nice talking to you!

    Hugs,

    CR

    I can only add
    what the others say Nellie, I hope you will only need radiation. This is a great group! Lots of advice, support and encouragement!

    And, you best get those fingers in shape for chat! It does go fast! lol
  • prv
    prv Member Posts: 107
    #8
    Butterfly12 said:

    Up Beat
    Glad to hear that you are pretty up beat about all this. I too am getting on with the healing process. I get me last tube out tomorrow, YAHOOOOO!!!! Can't wait for that one. But I am also going to get a port put in as my chemo starts July 9. Hope that you will keep us updated. And again keep your chin up, we will all get through this.

    Sherry

    chemo
    I will be starting chemo on July 9 alsp. Best wishes!
    prv
  • Ms_Nellie
    Ms_Nellie Member Posts: 40
    #9
    CR1954 said:

    Nellie......
    You have an incredible attitude. It will serve you well as you make this journey.

    We are always here for you, as you are here for others.

    I also hope that you will only need radiation. That would be a happy bonus.

    And make sure you join us again for chat! It was very nice talking to you!

    Hugs,

    CR

    Chat Fun

    Chatting is fun. I am mostly lost out there. The lingo keeps me guessing what it means.

    Radiation only would be nice. I am trying to educate myself on the post-op pathology report. I find it hard to ask questions with the little information I have.

    I got my appointment with the Oncologist scheduled today. I will be seeing the surgeron and the oncologist the same day.

    I'm sure my new vobcabulary will grow from those visits. I was recently a member of the engineering team designing and development probes for breast biopsies. Now I am one of the patients our team work to make the experience less painful and invasive. The technical language regarding the design of instruments I speak well.

    As an engineer I have always counted on data to get to a solution or resolution. I am trying to use that same rule with breast cancer. I am educating myself with the data at hand. Although it is hard not to visit the "what if" world of things.

    I practicing the Mandolin today to improve the mobility of my arm. One of my birds always runs to her cage when I start to play. The other jumps in my lap and watch me strom.

    There is a saying I have around that goes something like..."You don't know the worth of the anchor until you have felt the wrath of the storm". I have had some storms...some good some bad...but I have practice surving storms. The anchors are always appreciated when the storms are over.

    See in a chat room

    Nellie
  • Ms_Nellie
    Ms_Nellie Member Posts: 40
    #10
    Jeanne D said:

    I can only add
    what the others say Nellie, I hope you will only need radiation. This is a great group! Lots of advice, support and encouragement!

    And, you best get those fingers in shape for chat! It does go fast! lol

    Bird Chat

    I am going to start letting Silk my bird chat. She sits besides me an watch me type and yells evertime a message comes through. The movement on the screen seems to excite her.

    Thanks for the words of encourgement. I have found this a good place to go and feel accepted. It is amazing how people become silent so soon. I think they don't know what to say and I want to say, whatever we talked about before we can talk about now. This does not make me angry or sad, I just wish they would feel comfortable enough to be themselves.


    Nellie
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #11
    Ms_Nellie said:

    Chat Fun

    Chatting is fun. I am mostly lost out there. The lingo keeps me guessing what it means.

    Radiation only would be nice. I am trying to educate myself on the post-op pathology report. I find it hard to ask questions with the little information I have.

    I got my appointment with the Oncologist scheduled today. I will be seeing the surgeron and the oncologist the same day.

    I'm sure my new vobcabulary will grow from those visits. I was recently a member of the engineering team designing and development probes for breast biopsies. Now I am one of the patients our team work to make the experience less painful and invasive. The technical language regarding the design of instruments I speak well.

    As an engineer I have always counted on data to get to a solution or resolution. I am trying to use that same rule with breast cancer. I am educating myself with the data at hand. Although it is hard not to visit the "what if" world of things.

    I practicing the Mandolin today to improve the mobility of my arm. One of my birds always runs to her cage when I start to play. The other jumps in my lap and watch me strom.

    There is a saying I have around that goes something like..."You don't know the worth of the anchor until you have felt the wrath of the storm". I have had some storms...some good some bad...but I have practice surving storms. The anchors are always appreciated when the storms are over.

    See in a chat room

    Nellie

    Be sure and write any
    Be sure and write any questions you might have down for your surgeon and your oncologist. No matter what, be sure and ask them. And, take someone with you, 4 ears are better than 2. Good luck and keep us updated.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #12
    You have the right attitude!!!
    Please keep us posted, and any questions, feel free to ask...this is one of the best been there/done that places you can come to!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #13
    Ms_Nellie said:

    Chat Fun

    Chatting is fun. I am mostly lost out there. The lingo keeps me guessing what it means.

    Radiation only would be nice. I am trying to educate myself on the post-op pathology report. I find it hard to ask questions with the little information I have.

    I got my appointment with the Oncologist scheduled today. I will be seeing the surgeron and the oncologist the same day.

    I'm sure my new vobcabulary will grow from those visits. I was recently a member of the engineering team designing and development probes for breast biopsies. Now I am one of the patients our team work to make the experience less painful and invasive. The technical language regarding the design of instruments I speak well.

    As an engineer I have always counted on data to get to a solution or resolution. I am trying to use that same rule with breast cancer. I am educating myself with the data at hand. Although it is hard not to visit the "what if" world of things.

    I practicing the Mandolin today to improve the mobility of my arm. One of my birds always runs to her cage when I start to play. The other jumps in my lap and watch me strom.

    There is a saying I have around that goes something like..."You don't know the worth of the anchor until you have felt the wrath of the storm". I have had some storms...some good some bad...but I have practice surving storms. The anchors are always appreciated when the storms are over.

    See in a chat room

    Nellie

    Love your picture Nellie!
    Love your picture Nellie! Just want to say welcome and to say that I wish you good luck with your doctor's appointments. Let us know!

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