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12 May 10 - 03:11 AM (#2904997) Subject: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Little Robyn I found a lump, it was squashed, scanned, photographed, and biopsy'd just before Easter. Cancer! So tomorrow morning I'm off to the hospital where they'll cut it all off. It should be gone by lunchtime! It should only take two nights in hospital so I hope to be back at Mudcat very soon. How do I feel about it? I'm absolutely terrified! But they say it must be done so here goes a new experience. The experts say I should be back to work in a couple of weeks (but some of my colleagues are planning for my final days already). I am not going to die of breast cancer!!! My family don't do that – they all have heart attacks and I was mentally preparing for my turn when this thing jumped up and hit me. I don't know how long before I'll be able to play my pipes again and I don't think I can manage morris tunes on my piano accordian for awhile either. I have a few books lined up to enjoy and my brother has sent me a set of DVDs of the Poldark TV series from many years ago so I'm intending to enjoy this forced holiday. And tonight we're off to the Rose & Shamrock for the local session (no I won't be drinking anything alcoholic) and that will probably be my last chance for a wee while. See you later, Robyn |
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12 May 10 - 03:30 AM (#2905004) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: GUEST,noreen Best of luck with all you are going through, Robyn. Hugs. |
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12 May 10 - 04:33 AM (#2905028) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: mouldy You know there are loads of people who will be wishing you well here. They've found it, and are dealing with it. Best of luck, lass! Your body will tell you when it's ready to play music again, so don't try before it's ready, or you'll end up pulling something. Andrea |
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12 May 10 - 04:48 AM (#2905038) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Will Fly Best wishes - good luck - and here's to success and a speedy recovery! |
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12 May 10 - 05:11 AM (#2905049) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Georgiansilver Thought and prayers will be with you. Best wishes, Mike. |
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12 May 10 - 05:13 AM (#2905050) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: catspaw49 What Mouldy said............and you've been around here long enough to know that! I love that kickass attitude Rob! With all the nutso health problems I've had and close calls, I have gotten the feeling somehow that "this one ain't it." One of these days something will come along and I think I'll "know" but so far...... Keep us posted as you can 'cause we'lll be here waiting for the good news. Remember we need you here to kickoff the New Year thread again! Spaw |
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12 May 10 - 05:29 AM (#2905056) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: alanabit Look forward to having you back in next to no time. |
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12 May 10 - 06:28 AM (#2905084) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Leadfingers One of the Cancers with a VERY good prognosis if its caught early ! I like your attitude - You'll be Fine !! |
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12 May 10 - 06:51 AM (#2905101) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: GUEST,kendall With modern treatments cancer is not the killer it once was. You will be fine. |
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12 May 10 - 07:02 AM (#2905105) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: greg stephens All the very best. Happened to me five years ago(different portion of the body!)...played a gig ten days later, still going strong now(touch wood). Take care, and maybe not the piano accordion for a week or two(dangerous at the best of times) |
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12 May 10 - 07:39 AM (#2905125) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Barb'ry Thinking of you, Robyn. Much love, barb'ry |
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12 May 10 - 07:55 AM (#2905135) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Charley Noble Robyn- Sounds as if you're as well prepared as someone can be for a life threatening affliction. Here's hoping that surgery does its job and recovery is swifter than you might expect. Charley Noble |
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12 May 10 - 08:07 AM (#2905149) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: SINSULL Robyn, They found it. By Friday it will be gone and you can get on with your life. I won't pretend it isn't frightening but as Kendall, Greg, and numerous others can attest, it is not the end. Enjoy the session and the rest. Come back healthy. Mary |
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12 May 10 - 08:47 AM (#2905169) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Micca Best wishes for the BEST outcome, you are in my thoughts, Micca |
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12 May 10 - 09:21 AM (#2905182) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Janie Cheering for you here from the sidelines, LR. Janie |
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12 May 10 - 09:26 AM (#2905189) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Morticia thinking of you, good luck but you aren't going to need it! |
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12 May 10 - 09:37 AM (#2905199) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: VirginiaTam Good thoughts coming atcha from over here in England, Robyn. Keep your thoughts on the up side and keep us in the know. Now tracing this thread to watch your progress. |
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12 May 10 - 09:52 AM (#2905206) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: GUEST,Neil D Good luck and best wishes. |
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12 May 10 - 09:55 AM (#2905208) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Bonzo3legs Best of luck to you, my wife had breast cancer in 1994 and is still going strong! |
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12 May 10 - 10:12 AM (#2905224) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Rapparee My wife had thyroid cancer fifty years ago and she's still going strong. Good things pour upon you! |
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12 May 10 - 10:14 AM (#2905225) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: wysiwyg Noted, prayerfully. ~S~ |
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12 May 10 - 10:21 AM (#2905239) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: katlaughing Thanks for letting us know, Robyn. All good thoughts for a swift and complete healing. Lots and lots of survivors these days. My mom had uterine cancer in the late 1960s and lived to pass on from old age instead! Tell your co-workers to go fly a kite! With all good wishes for Peace Profound, kat |
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12 May 10 - 10:24 AM (#2905241) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: LilyFestre I'm going through chemo myself right now....had my surgery back in January. I don't have breast cancer but I'm beginning to think cancer is cancer......it effects each of us different and the same in a very unique way. I've cried, stomped, carried on, made new friends, found places of hope when I was sure there was none to be had, figured out what's really important (or not) in my life and that my imagination is not the best friend I thought it was. I've also found support, love, prayers, friendship and an occassional ass kicking right here at Mudcat.....all pretty much when I needed them. If you ever want to talk, feel free to PM me. In the meantime, eat the best as you can to fortify your body, get registered with the American Cancer Society...they have free wigs, will give you up to $300.00 towards transportation costs and can be very helpful. Read all you can about the specific cancer you have, treatments available, what to expect....knowledge is power, especially in the medical field. Lots of love, prayers and a shoulder to lean on if you need one. XOXOXOOX Michelle |
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12 May 10 - 10:41 AM (#2905248) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Ebbie Wishing you the best, Little Robyn. |
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12 May 10 - 10:48 AM (#2905253) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: frogprince If you weren't scared stiff, you probably wouldn't be normal. Just know you'll have a bunch of people on both sides of the pond pulling for you. Dean in Michigan |
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12 May 10 - 11:04 AM (#2905270) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: VirginiaTam What Michelle said! And a follow of her thread LilyFestre - great oncology numbers... may be of help, especially as insight into what kinds of fears, hopes and relief you may face. Especially how to meet the monster with grace. uumm also I think Robyn is in New Zealand, but there are probably similar support networks there. |
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12 May 10 - 11:15 AM (#2905284) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: topical tom All best wishes, Robyn. Have courage, stay positive, and kick the hell out of it! |
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12 May 10 - 11:21 AM (#2905293) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Hollowfox Isn't it a wonderful thing that something is being done! A hundred years ago, things wouldn't have gone so well. The $#@!-reduction candle starts up when I get home. |
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12 May 10 - 11:40 AM (#2905309) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Sandra in Sydney adding my wishes to the chorus sandra |
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12 May 10 - 12:12 PM (#2905341) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: jacqui.c All good wishes Robyn from another cancer survivor - six years now since I got past womb cancer. A positive attitude is always a plus. |
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12 May 10 - 12:18 PM (#2905347) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Alice Good luck and all the best wishes for you, Robyn. |
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12 May 10 - 01:44 PM (#2905395) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: olddude In my prayers Robyn, get well soon let us know if you need anything |
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12 May 10 - 02:38 PM (#2905444) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Little Robyn Thank you for all your wishes and prayers. Michelle, I have been following your progress. XOXOX It's about 20 to seven (am) NZ time and I have to be at the hospital by 7:30. It should be all over in about 5 or 6 hours. Cheers and love to all, Robyn |
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12 May 10 - 03:08 PM (#2905467) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: gnu Have fun and update us with good news AYEC. |
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12 May 10 - 03:20 PM (#2905480) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: fat B****rd Best regards from Charlie in Dunfermline. Take good care. |
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12 May 10 - 03:25 PM (#2905484) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Andy Jackson The best of Mudcat wishes for you Robyn. |
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12 May 10 - 03:54 PM (#2905515) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Bonzo3legs Don't forget to take Arnica before and after the operation, it helps with recovery. |
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12 May 10 - 05:39 PM (#2905579) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: LilyFestre Thinking about you RIGHT now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((((((((((((Hugs and Prayers)))))))))))))))))) Michelle |
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12 May 10 - 09:37 PM (#2905709) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Gweltas Have included you in my prayers for a good outcome and a swift return to full health. |
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12 May 10 - 09:43 PM (#2905712) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Stilly River Sage You're probably out of surgery as I write, and wondering what it was you drank last night to give you such a hangover. ;-/ You certainly played this one "close to the vest," so to speak. But do let us know more about how you're doing, if you want, and start a thread if that will help. It becomes your own personal rooting section that way. :) SRS |
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12 May 10 - 10:02 PM (#2905723) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: SINSULL Welcome back, Robyn. |
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12 May 10 - 10:35 PM (#2905737) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: LilyFestre :) Good Morning Sunshine. I'm hoping that you are able to get some sleep at the hospital, that you have a compassionate medical team and that you are gentle with yourself. Lots of love coming your way. Michelle |
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12 May 10 - 11:40 PM (#2905759) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Little Robyn Mitch here, just reporting that Robyn's had the surgery and is recovering pretty well. Straight afterward she was looking a bit blue, but the methylene blue they inject to trace the lymph nodes will do that to you. It looks as though the worst (for a musician) hasn't happened, as she still has full sensation and control in her arm, so she's now looking forward with confidence to getting back into playing at the session and the Morris. Thanks for all your good wishes - it's great to have a worldwide support group. |
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13 May 10 - 12:17 AM (#2905775) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Genie Hugs and prayers for you, {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Robyn}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Genie |
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13 May 10 - 12:37 AM (#2905780) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Gurney Good wishes from us, of course. The sooner Robyn has the bellows under her elbow, the happier we'll be. Chris and Judy. |
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13 May 10 - 12:42 AM (#2905785) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: catspaw49 Hey Mitch...........Thanks for the update. We'll be hanging round for awhile 'cause we care and 'cause we're all too damn lazy to go anywhere else. Best of everything to Robbo....and you too! Spaw |
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13 May 10 - 02:31 AM (#2905812) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: open mike every wish for successful outcome...rise above that knife!! |
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13 May 10 - 03:12 AM (#2905830) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Sandra in Sydney ditto sandra |
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13 May 10 - 03:26 AM (#2905832) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Catherine Jayne Thinking of you x |
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13 May 10 - 04:47 AM (#2905871) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: My guru always said Thanks for the update!! Sending positive thoughts! |
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13 May 10 - 05:07 AM (#2905885) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: katlaughing Thanks, Mitch, for letting us know. That is good knews about her arm and all. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you both with lots of thanks givings for continued good tidings coming from Colorado. kat |
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13 May 10 - 07:34 AM (#2905949) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: jacqui.c Great news - here's to a speedy and full recovery. |
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13 May 10 - 07:36 AM (#2905951) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: SINSULL Good news. Now get home and rest and pamper yourself. Mary |
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13 May 10 - 08:30 AM (#2905989) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: VirginiaTam thanks for keeping us updated Mitch... more light and healing thoughts headed your way Robyn. |
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13 May 10 - 10:02 AM (#2906043) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: LilyFestre Hey Mitch!!! Thank you for taking the time to send us all an update!!! Give Robyn my love and let her know that there are lots of us thinking about her today!!! So glad the surgery is over.....let the healing begin! :) Love, Michelle |
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13 May 10 - 10:03 AM (#2906044) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Bonzo3legs Again best wishes from my wife and I. |
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13 May 10 - 11:06 AM (#2906073) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Severn All the best to you from another who has survived small cell cancer confined to the lymphatic system (now in complete remission after chemo treatments). I'll be rooting for you and be following your progress as it's posted. We're all here for you, as the Mudcat community was there for me in my recent times of trouble. Please keep us all up on your progress. |
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13 May 10 - 11:10 AM (#2906078) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: artbrooks Good to hear that it all went well...knock wood. |
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13 May 10 - 02:32 PM (#2906213) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: MikeL2 Hi Robyn The very best reagards to you and also the best of luck. I hope you have speedy return to full health. You have the right attitude to beat the beast. Regards MikeL2 |
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13 May 10 - 04:23 PM (#2906292) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: ClaireBear I missed this earlier, so sorry to chime in late. My best wishes, with hopes for an early and complete recovery. And, may you rejoice in the feeling of being more alive and conscious of your life than ever before -- a feeling that I remember well. That is cancer's gift, and it's a good one. Gentle hugs, Claire |
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13 May 10 - 05:31 PM (#2906344) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Hawker Holding your hand Robyn, keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you'll be healed, healthy and raring to go in no time. Cheers, Lucy x |
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13 May 10 - 07:44 PM (#2906435) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Stilly River Sage Thanks for keeping us up to date, Mitch! SRS |
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13 May 10 - 09:52 PM (#2906478) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: olddude Thinking of you and still in my prayers for a full, complete and speedy recovery my friend DAn |
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13 May 10 - 11:04 PM (#2906508) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: LilyFestre Hi Robyn, I'm getting ready for bed and you are on my mind. Someone has to say it, so it may as well be me. I hope they gave you the GOOD pain meds and that you ask for them as often as you need to. My surgeon told me there was no reason that I (or anyone else) needs to be in pain....so here's to excellent pain management!!!! I hope you have a roomate who doesn't snore, a comfy bed and enough quiet to get some rest. Be well my friend, Michelle |
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14 May 10 - 06:33 PM (#2907136) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow From: Janie Yes! |
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14 May 10 - 09:11 PM (#2907253) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Hi all, I'm home again and it's all over - well, sort of. Thank you for all your good wishes. Michelle, I was in with 2 other women and the first night we hardly slept at all. Between the 3 of us, we must have used the bathroom a dozen times. But last night I slept like a log and I was ready to get out by 10am. My notes say: .....elective L mastectomy and sentinal node biopsy for a L breast lump. Surgery proceded on 13/5 without complication - 4 nodes removed, close lateral margin so further tissue taken. Routine post op, obs remained stable, efebrile. So now I'm just gonna blob in front of the telly (when I've finished on the computer) and the district nurse will come around to fix up dressings and tubes, tomorrow and next week. Thanks again. See you later. Robyn |
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14 May 10 - 09:21 PM (#2907261) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: gnu Dunno what all the means, but I hope it's good. Blob away! |
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14 May 10 - 09:29 PM (#2907267) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Janie Dang, LR. From your pre-op description, I assumed you were having a lumpectomy. Rest well. Heal well. May those margins prove to not have been exceeded. Like many others, I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and meditations. |
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14 May 10 - 09:54 PM (#2907280) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney me too sending gentle cyberhugs. sandra |
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14 May 10 - 10:06 PM (#2907290) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Cuilionn Healing blessings... and more power to your elbow! (Now there's less frontal obstructionary material, so you may look forward to piping like...well, like an Amazon!) --Cuilionn, who is happily surrounded by bagpipery and thinks bagpipe-playing women are wonderful! |
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14 May 10 - 10:13 PM (#2907294) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: LilyFestre Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.......nothing like being home and in your own bed!!!! That's THE best!!!! My roommate and I didn't sleep the first night in the hospital either....that was pretty much wishful thinking!!! We both had catheters so there were no trips to the bathroom....just pain and restlessness. I'm so glad to hear you are home. I'm not sure what your medical info means....do you have to wait for the pathology results or ???? Let your family, friends and visiting nurses take care of you....sit back and resist any urges you have to get up and do things....at least for a few days! Love & Hugs, Michelle |
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15 May 10 - 12:36 AM (#2907326) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Bugsy Just found this thread (boon off the 'puter for a couple of days). I'm SO GLAD everything went well for you! You have exactly the right attitude to beat this. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With love Bugsy |
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15 May 10 - 06:19 AM (#2907403) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: VirginiaTam Hi Robyn. Good to see you back so soon. Take as much healing rest as you need. tam - still putting out good thoughts for your quick recovery. |
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15 May 10 - 07:22 AM (#2907427) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: jacqui.c Good to see you posting. Rest and recover. |
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15 May 10 - 07:27 AM (#2907430) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn I've been dozing in front of the telly for a few hours and I feel quite good now. It's bedtime here but I'm not tired at the moment. They checked the lymph nodes while I was on the table and they were clear but the actual lump has been sent away for testing and those results should take about a week. Otherwise everything was routine, my blood pressure, pulse and temperature all stayed stable and I've been given pain killers that I keep forgetting to take because I'm not in much pain. It just pulls a bit when I try to do the exercises - lifting my arms and stretching - I'm a bit stiff in places. At least it was on the bag side, not the bellows side, see here. Cheers, Robyn |
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15 May 10 - 11:12 AM (#2907511) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: SINSULL Word of warning: DO NOT WATCH THE SHOPPING CNANNEL WHILE ENJOYING GOOD DRUGS. Shortly after I stopped the painkillers I received a box of about fifty children's watches all with dead batteris. My credit card statement said I paid $15 for them. LOL. It seemed a bargain at the time. Be well. Heal. Mary |
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15 May 10 - 03:43 PM (#2907645) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Big Phil All the best for a swift recovery. Big Phil. |
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15 May 10 - 05:55 PM (#2907705) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: catspaw49 Hell Sisns, you were lucky! I'm still paying for a quonset hut in the Aleutian Islands........... Great news Robbo! Spaw |
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16 May 10 - 06:14 AM (#2907914) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: GUEST,skarpi Hugs and prayers for you, {{{{{Robyn}}}} get well in you r own time from ash land (Iceland) |
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16 May 10 - 01:12 PM (#2908086) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Leadfingers Hope all continues to go well !! |
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16 May 10 - 01:44 PM (#2908104) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: gnu SINS.... hahahaaa Keep on truckin LR! |
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16 May 10 - 04:40 PM (#2908154) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: olddude Hey Sins, I have a bunch of old tires I would let go for 15 bucks on your credit card ... LOL |
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16 May 10 - 05:00 PM (#2908168) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: SINSULL Fortunately, they took away the drugs. It was that or the credit card. How are you today, Robyn? Sometimes the weariness takes a few days to hit. SINS |
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16 May 10 - 05:02 PM (#2908169) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: olddude Robyn please heal up and get playing again soon my friend still in my prayers Love Dan |
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16 May 10 - 05:43 PM (#2908193) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Morning all, The District Nurse has called and checked my bits. The drains have both been taken out now so I slept better last night. I feel almost normal for an hour or two and then I need to sit down for awhile. We had prefrozen dinner last night but then I crawled off to bed and left Mitch to do the dishes. Someone else is cooking tonight's dinner for us so that will be very nice. I think I'll head back to bed now and get stuck in to the latest Diana Gabaldon book which I've had since last year but haven't had time to read. It's 20 to 10 on a lovely sunny morning, in Autumn here. What a great life! See you later, Robyn |
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16 May 10 - 08:37 PM (#2908272) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Janie *smiles* |
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16 May 10 - 10:45 PM (#2908323) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: LilyFestre Hey Girl, You're still on my mind. Be well. Michelle |
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17 May 10 - 07:24 AM (#2908449) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: JennieG Best wishes from across the ditch! Cheers JennieG |
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17 May 10 - 07:06 PM (#2908819) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Don(Wyziwyg)T Robyn, those results read exactly like my wife's results some seven years ago now, and she is still completely clear, so I have a feeling that you've beaten the beast. Very best wishes to you from both of us Don & Winnie T. |
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17 May 10 - 09:50 PM (#2908910) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney I was telling a friend who is a nurse about your short stay in hospital. Her comment - Routine operation, no complications - routine recovery after surgery. I'm sure life was different when another friend had a mastectomy in 1978 & when her neighbour had one 20 years before. sandra |
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18 May 10 - 12:26 PM (#2909274) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Mingulay Hope all goes well for you Robyn, I was under the knife myself at the end of January with suspected testiculat cancer. Thankfully the tests on the offending article proved negative and I was out the same day. However the wound somehow became infected and caused a huge abcess so I was back under again at Easter to rectify it. I regard it as a warranty job! Still wondering if I should move to Russia and change my name to Ivor Bollockoff!! Mingulay Still vertical and breathing. |
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18 May 10 - 03:51 PM (#2909416) Subject: RE: BS: Update on Little Robyn From: Little Robyn Hi Mingulay, Maybe I could come with you as Mrs Ivor Titoff. Or you could go to China as Won Hunglo? Things are still going well. I'm a bit stiff under the arm but I keep doing the exercises. I guess it helped that I was fit and well before the op and it wasn't as if I was a double D to start with - more like a storm in an A cup! It's Wednesday morning here - maybe I can go with Mitch to the session tonight??? I promise I'll just sit quietly - and I won't drink too much. Can I have just one? Robyn |
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18 May 10 - 06:24 PM (#2909502) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Herga Kitty All best wishes Robyn, and hope you get to the session! Kitty |
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19 May 10 - 02:30 AM (#2909713) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandy Mc Lean Get well quick! |
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19 May 10 - 03:32 AM (#2909734) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: LilyFestre Glad to hear your recovery is going well and you are following Dr.'s orders!!!! YAY!!!! :) Michelle |
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19 May 10 - 05:42 PM (#2910157) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn I went to the session! It ended fairly early and I didn't overdo anything. I took my 3/4 size guitar and a very small (12 bass) accordion but I didn't play the bass at all - just chords and tunes with the right hand. And when I did feel a bit tired, I just stopped and listened. The breast cancer people gave me a lovely little crescent shaped pillow when I was in hospital, with instructions to place it under my seat belt in the car or use it, tied around my shoulder, to cushion the wound. So I attached it to the back of the accordion, tied at the top of the straps, and it works a treat! Now, when can I go back to work? When does the Pink Pilates course start? Can I get a new radiator in my car next week? I'm getting bored here. Cheers, Robyn |
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19 May 10 - 06:28 PM (#2910188) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: jacqui.c Bored is good - that means that you are recovering well. |
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19 May 10 - 06:29 PM (#2910190) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: gnu Good oh. |
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19 May 10 - 06:42 PM (#2910205) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: vectis Glad to hear that you are bored, that means you are lively. Too tired to do bored is bad. Good luck lass. It looks like you are doing OK so far. Mary |
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19 May 10 - 09:31 PM (#2910294) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney I second that sandra |
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19 May 10 - 10:21 PM (#2910308) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: LilyFestre HOORAY for FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michelle |
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21 May 10 - 04:09 AM (#2911081) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn "How are you today, Robyn? Sometimes the weariness takes a few days to hit. SINS" It's been a week since the op. The weariness has hit! Today wasn't so good - I had bother sleeping last night and so got up early but then I started to feel cold so went back to bed for awhile. Last night the 4 year old grandaughter was playing beside me. She lost her footing and fell against me, her little hand landed just above my cut and I saw stars for some time. We must be more careful. So I've been taking things easy for a change. Back to the dozing and blobbing in front of the telly (in the bedroom). Tomorrow will be better! The Pink Pilates exercises should start next Thursday. That should help. Nite all, Robyn |
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21 May 10 - 04:45 AM (#2911095) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: mouldy The effects of anaesthetic can take some time to wear off - it has to clear your system, and you are still in the "post op" period - there's a reason the docs ban you from driving for 6 weeks after major surgery, you know! You just be kind to yourself! You are doing great, but don't get over ambitious, my girl! Where in NZ are you? My son is in Wellington and I do pop over from time to time, although I may not be over for about a year...depends on what happens with me selling my house this summer (the sooner it sells, the sooner I can plan my next trip). Listen to your body..it will tell you what it needs. Andrea x |
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21 May 10 - 04:49 AM (#2911096) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney blobbing & nodding in front of tele is obviously good for you - keep up the good work. sandra |
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21 May 10 - 05:38 PM (#2911575) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Gurney I suppose you have plenty of music, judging by the family repertoire, but if I can help with anything, just PM me. Chris. |
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22 May 10 - 05:02 PM (#2912139) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn I went to bed early last night and so far, today is better. I still have a lump under my arm where the drainage tube was but I have to wait until Tuesday to see the surgeon. If it's still there then he may lance it! Aaarrccchhhhkkkk! He'll take off the sticking plaster (masking tape) from the cut and I'll be able to see what I look like now. ; Robyn |
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22 May 10 - 08:03 PM (#2912254) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: LilyFestre Hey Robyn, Thinking of you and hope the stars have faded some. I wish you a day of comfort and lots of love. Michelle |
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23 May 10 - 05:48 AM (#2912414) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney I have a pic in a book showing a marvellous woman who has a tattoo over her scar - a vine, I think. It took me forever to find the pic in one of my books & seconds to find Deena Metzger on the www. About 10 years ago a male friend had heart surgery & was planning to get a similar tattoo over his scar, but I don't think he ever got around to it. |
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23 May 10 - 06:53 AM (#2912433) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Wow! I don't think I'd be brave enough to have a tattoo there! I have yet to see my scar - it's still under a bandage. Unveiling on Tuesday, I think. Robyn |
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23 May 10 - 08:05 AM (#2912455) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney same male friend once stuck one of those sticker tattoos used by kids on his face. It was a small red spiderweb, about thumbnail size & friends thought he'd knocked into something hard & injured himself! sandra (who would never get a tattoo) |
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25 May 10 - 02:15 AM (#2913713) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Bugger, bugger, bugger!!! I saw the surgeon, he took the bandages off and was pleased with the healing process. He said it was a good sort of cancer to have – it should respond well to hormone treatment. What sort of cancer is ever a good sort????? BUT the lymph node that they took out was sent away to be double checked (it was clear on the day) and the checking process found a few cancer cells. So I've gotta do it all over again! NO!!! They want to remove all the nymph lodes on that side!!! Just to make sure there's nothing left. I told him I want to go to Wellington for a folk reunion and he says there's no hurry this time – they can wait until we get back. So I have to go back in on 17th June, I think. Then they'll decide if I'll need chemo as well. Hopefully not, just hormones – I can cope with those. And I was just beginning to feel normal again. I am allowed to drive again and I can go back to work if I feel OK but then it's all on again. Oh sh*t, oh dear! Sorry for swearing - I don't normally swear. But I am so annoyed!!! And I haven't even seen the scar yet - I need to get in front of a mirror but it's time to feed the family. Later, when I've got some time to myself..... Robyn |
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25 May 10 - 06:44 AM (#2913822) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney sh*t, what's wrong with saying bugger? swear as necessary, even throw tantrums if necessary. my cancer that was removed 15 months ago was a good one - tho it can be malignant & can come back in the same area, but ... So I have quarterly checkups and my thyroid Dr said if the nodes on my thyroid ever became cancerous, it was (also) a good cancer cos it could be easily removed. And I have annual checkup & biopsy of those nodes, which haven't changed in 2 years. sending hugs & best wishes sandra (way back in the 70's a friend apologised for saying "damn" so I said 'Shit, what's wrong with saying damn?') |
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25 May 10 - 07:02 AM (#2913828) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn I've checked the scar... It's ugly! I'm going to bed. It was such a good day this morning but it has sure deteriorated as the day progressed. Robyn |
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25 May 10 - 12:14 PM (#2913996) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: mouldy Scars always look bad when they are new. They are red, swollen, and most of all, uninvited. The results weren't as you had hoped, but "they" are not going into panic mode over them, so go to your folk reunion with the intention of having a real good time. (I bet your scar has subsided a bit by then too!) One of my neighbours had a lump on her neck, which turned out to be a sarcoma. It and the lymph nodes on that side of her neck were removed. Then she had another op to take a little bit more tissue, because they found a couple of ominous dark spots on the inside side of the tumour, and they wanted to be doubly sure. She has gone around for the last year with a neck like Frankenstein's monster (especially after the initial skin graft from her thigh), full of keloid tissue, and not able to turn her neck properly. She went recently for a checkup prior to a reconstructive/neck easing op, and there was a bit they weren't happy about, so she's had to have an MRI scan. They think it's probably just an infection, but that's delayed her surgery further. She's very pragmatic about the whole thing (she's a Yorkshire lass) and just wears very pretty scarves. She has continued to work at a local care home all through it, and when the residents have asked, she has told them. This is merely to point out that scars are there now, and it's going to be up to you what relationship you decide you are going to have with them. It is still VERY early days, and you have already gone through an awful lot, so just keep on as you are doing - brilliantly - but go easy on the pipes a while longer... Andrea xx |
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26 May 10 - 12:57 AM (#2914408) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Today is much better. I'm getting used to the idea of more surgery, (tho it wasn't too good at 4:30am). I've just had a phone call from Lorna to say she and Bill Sables are about 2 hours away - with my Mudcat Tee shirt!!!! Yay!!! And it's our session night so maybe we can take them to the Rose & Shamrock for dinner and some music. Anyone else wanna come? Robyn |
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26 May 10 - 07:24 AM (#2914522) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn We had a lovely night - dinner at the pub, then music. Bill didn't have his banjo with him but he managed to borrow a mandolin and joined in as well. People stayed chatting until well after 10:30pm. And I have my Tee shirt!! Bill and Lorna are in the motor camp at the end of our street so we may see them again before they leave in the morning. Nite all, Robyn |
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26 May 10 - 09:01 AM (#2914564) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: jacqui.c Robyn - I have a lovely scar from my navel down to the base of my abdomen. Kendall has one vertically down his chest. If I think about either of them it is with gratitude that they are there because doctors carried out life saving surgery on each of us. If not for those scars we would both probably be dead by now. Your scar will fade with time and there are now some preparations on the market that can help with the fading, although I haven't actually tried anything myself. Good luck with the next op, and enjoy your folk gathering. |
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26 May 10 - 09:50 AM (#2914587) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney my 15 month old scar is till bright red, & stiff, but neither my surgeon or physio are worried. My physio keeps telling me it's deep as well as long (over 12") & healing perfectly properly for something just above the fold of my leg. |
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26 May 10 - 11:04 AM (#2914631) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: katlaughing I always said if I ever had to have heart surgery, I would get a zipper tattooed on the scar, but here I am five years later and have not and won't. While it doesn't really hurt unless I've moved in some strange way which tugs at it deep down, it is tenderish right on the vertical scar and I don't think I could sit still for it to be tattooed. If I could, it would be a vine of flowers to connect to the one which dips down around and under my right breast.:-) As Jacqui said, scars do fade. No one really notices mine any more nor do I. It's troublesome you have to have more surgery, but also, as Jacqui said, that can be lifesaving so we make it through. Maybe think of your scar as a badge of courage, honour, and the life affirming path you have chosen. Don't forget to pamper yourself, too.:-) kat |
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26 May 10 - 11:14 AM (#2914641) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: SINSULL Sorry about the the second surgery, Robyn, but glad they found those cells now rather than have them create a more serious problem later. Scars are signs of wisdom. Cherish them. If nothing else, you have learned how precious and precarious life is. Heal. Mary |
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16 Jun 10 - 07:16 AM (#2928932) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife again From: Little Robyn Here we go again! In about 12 hours time. The lump under my arm is still tender and I'll be pleased to have it seen to (as long as they don't cut anything important at the same time). In the last couple of weeks I've developed 'cording' from the lymph nodes down to my elbow. It's like a big rubber band under the skin and if I try to lift my arm, even to do exercises, it pulls. I'm hoping they can sort that one out tomorrow as it really cramps my style. We went to the folk reunion and had a great time. I even played my pipes while Mitch sang Rosin the Bow. And tonight was the local session so we did it again, then someone asked for Banks of the Bann, then Jock o' Hazeldene. I haven't played that much for ages. Time for bed. Forget about tomorrow! Nite all. Robyn |
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16 Jun 10 - 09:42 AM (#2929042) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney sweet dreams! & good results from your surgery love from sandra |
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16 Jun 10 - 10:36 AM (#2929084) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: SINSULL Cording is gross. I had it on my breast, arm and down across my abdomen when I developed a bacterial infection in my lymph nodes. It started with an underarm node. So sorry, Robyn. It will get better. Mary |
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16 Jun 10 - 06:44 PM (#2929426) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: GUEST Sending good thoughts from me too Cheers JennieG |
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16 Jun 10 - 08:29 PM (#2929482) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Here we go, here we go, here we go...... See you in a couple of days folks. I hope to be home on Saturday. Thank you for all your good wishes. Robyn O- |
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17 Jun 10 - 12:00 AM (#2929556) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: katlaughing Looking forward to your coming home and sharing good news. Thoughts of healing and prosperity in all ways coming your way. Love and Light, kat |
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17 Jun 10 - 12:12 AM (#2929560) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Robyn went into hospital this afternoon about 1.30 and I had a phone call just on 4pm to say she's out and in the recovery room. She'll be in for maybe a couple of nights, like last time. The nurse says it went well, and the surgeon in the pre-op briefing said cording could not be surgically removed, as it's due to scar tissue; however, it will lessen over the next few months with exercise and bio-oil. Just in case you need to know. Mitch Park |
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17 Jun 10 - 06:20 AM (#2929704) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney we do! thanks for the report, Mitch sandra |
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17 Jun 10 - 11:01 AM (#2929865) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Leadfingers Glad the procedure went well - Now its just recuperation ! |
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18 Jun 10 - 11:03 AM (#2930547) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Ebbie Little Robyn, heal fast and quickly and thoroughly- and seal the deal with music. As good as music makes one feel mentally and emotionally it's gotta be good physically too. |
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18 Jun 10 - 06:39 PM (#2930810) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: GUEST,noreen Thinking about you both, Robyn and Mitch. |
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20 Jun 10 - 06:11 PM (#2931658) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn Hi all, I'm back. It took a bit longer this time - they kept me in an extra night. I had leakage around the drain site but that's stopped now. No-one warns you the underarm bit is more painful than the boob job - the ache goes from the back, down the shoulder and as far as the wrist. I won't be piping again for awhile. I'm just waiting for the District nurse to come and look at the dressings. Then I might just have a rest. See you later. Robyn |
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21 Jun 10 - 04:34 AM (#2931820) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney I know leaking drains! My surgeon put in a little drain tube thingy when I had so much fluid around my scar, & did it leak cos I walked out of his surgery with the tube pointing down ... rest well & play CDs etc until you can play pipes. sandra |
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22 Jun 10 - 05:00 PM (#2932850) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn How long should this drain thing leak? It's been almost a week and I've still got lots of juice flowing out. I guess coming out into a bottle is better than staying in my arm but I'm getting fed up with the whole deal. I fainted yesterday. Luckily Mitch was there to catch me and then help me back to bed. I'd better not do that today because Mitch is out for the day. The nurse should come soon and then hopefully the daughter will come about lunch time. She'll be right mate! Robyn O-' (That's me - a circle - insert your own dot, a straight line, then a wee cut up the side.) Cheers |
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23 Jun 10 - 04:20 AM (#2933079) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney the drain thing will leak until all the excess fluid is gone. Did your doctor give any date? sandra |
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23 Jun 10 - 05:27 AM (#2933101) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: mouldy You're doing just great by the sound of it,(and speaking as somebody who has no real first hand knowledge of major surgery). Every body is a variation on a theme, and will have its own healing rate. Accepting the process, however frustratingly slow, helps your poor cut-up muscles to relax a bit and heal. Frustration will make you tense up. It's scary how the mindset can affect the body! Anyway, it's winter where you are, so keep nice and warm and all cuddled up! When spring comes, you'll be wearing that Mudcat shirt! Andrea x |
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29 Jun 10 - 05:33 AM (#2936515) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Little Robyn It's over! The drain came out on Saturday and it seems to have dried up. I saw the surgeon this afternoon and he said I'm cured! I'm clear! No nasty little cancer cells. No chemo needed. Even the hormone stuff was my choice. If I took the hormone pills (Tamoxifen) for the next 5 years, I shouldn't get breast cancer again. But I could have problems with blood clots, stroke, and endometrial cancer as well as nausea, tiredness, and other uncomfortable nasty stuff. Why would I want to go there? I said NO! Now, I've just got to get my arm working again. Physio on Thursday. Then I can forget all about it and get back to real life. Wahoo!!! Robyn |
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29 Jun 10 - 06:01 AM (#2936526) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney YAH!!!!!!! |
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29 Jun 10 - 06:02 AM (#2936527) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: maeve Congratulations! Enjoy your return to health! maeve |
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29 Jun 10 - 08:40 AM (#2936590) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Noreen :) |
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15 Jul 10 - 05:20 AM (#2945398) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife From: GUEST,Little Robyn on holiday I'm still not 100% and I'm not allowed back at work so I've brought the 4 year old Grandaughter with me and we are having a week in Wellington - my home town, staying with my family. We saw a musical show at Centrepoint in Palmerston North on the way down (Dead Tragic which includes my brother Michael and his wife Emma) and tomorrow night I hope to go to a concert at the Bluegrass club in Petone, featuring a couple of members of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band. Paul and Colleen Trenwith are here! Then on Sunday afternoon my friend Helen is giving a Northumbrian piping concert in Wellington so I'm sure that will lift my spirits. I haven't been able to play my pipes since I had the second op - I haven't tried strapping the bellows around my ribs, let alone try to squeeze the bag with my arm still playing up. We'll probably drive home (a 4 hour drive) on Tuesday. I hope Mitch is coping OK without us! We took his car because it's an automatic and mine is manual - I still can't change the gears yet. Keep up the exercises! She'll be right mate! Robyn |
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15 Jul 10 - 07:50 AM (#2945459) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Sandra in Sydney no worries! |
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15 Jul 10 - 08:11 AM (#2945477) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: SINSULL All good news! Congratulations. Mary |
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15 Jul 10 - 03:49 PM (#2945765) Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May From: Gurney Very glad, Robyn. Regards to Mitch. Chris. |