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linn65 · 01-18-2013, 07:09 AM

I read what I post sometimes, and I think oh my I should proof read. I have OCD and get in too big of a hurry when typing and pretty much everything else. I suppose I should learn to slow down.....Hmmm, could that happen at 47??? I read what people post and like on Facebook I wish I could hit "Like" because even though we can have different levels of fluid, different pains, different in relationships we all have an underlying common issue of BC.

Irvine I sure hope you get your drains OUT soon. The camesol I wore really helped with the two little pockets in front but I still really did not want to leave the house when they were on because I looked pregnant, and I just simply felt too self conscious. I do not look forward to those drains again in 6 months from now.

Man, I was naive about breast cancer 6 months ago, and I am absolutely amazed how long the process takes for the cure or whatever you want to call it. As my surgeon said this is not like the movies, and I will come out and say I got it all!!! Who knew???

01-18-2013, 07:09 AM	#7
linn65 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Attica, IN Posts: 371	Re: What was your PS/surgeons fluid limit to remove your drain(s)? I read what I post sometimes, and I think oh my I should proof read. I have OCD and get in too big of a hurry when typing and pretty much everything else. I suppose I should learn to slow down.....Hmmm, could that happen at 47??? I read what people post and like on Facebook I wish I could hit "Like" because even though we can have different levels of fluid, different pains, different in relationships we all have an underlying common issue of BC. Irvine I sure hope you get your drains OUT soon. The camesol I wore really helped with the two little pockets in front but I still really did not want to leave the house when they were on because I looked pregnant, and I just simply felt too self conscious. I do not look forward to those drains again in 6 months from now. Man, I was naive about breast cancer 6 months ago, and I am absolutely amazed how long the process takes for the cure or whatever you want to call it. As my surgeon said this is not like the movies, and I will come out and say I got it all!!! Who knew??? __________________ myleftlump.wordpress.com - started blogging my IDC breast cancer 7/2012 diagnosed with multiple solid lesions 7/20/12 biopsy done. ER+ 30 PR -, HER+++,k167 80% Grade 2 9/2012 biopsy on lymph node - showed malignant 9/2012 Pre-adjunctive TCH chemo. 12/6/12 MRI after Pre-adj. Results: Modest Decrease in size of left breast malignancy As well as the associated satellite lesions and auxiliary Adenopathy compared to prior study. Doctors hoped for better but good response it didn't grow. 12/18/2012 left masectomy with axillary nodes Size 3.2 CM, Nottingham score 9/9 Grade 3, no evidence of in situ carcinoma Areas of angiolymphatic are identified Carcinoma is 0.5 cm from inked deep Margin of excision Attached axillary lymph nodes: metastatic Carcinoma in 6 of 8 nodes. Size of largest node 1.5 cm Extracapsular ER + 73%, PR+2%, HER2+ 2/27/13 6 weeks of IMRT radiation finished 2/2013 Started on Tamoxifan 5 years. 8/2013 will take last Herceptin, 17 treatments total every 3 weeks. BRCA1 & BRAC2 - Negative August 28, 2013 DIEP flap on the left breast. February 2014 Nip & Tuck March 14, 2014 nipple reconstruction and removed port. August 14, 2014 lump in lymph nodes under arm and above clavicle. Stage IV August 28, 2014 herceptin And projeta starting and port put back in. 3/18/15 stopped arimidex. 3/18/15 progression....Tdm1