Nicole, That's great to hear! My mom did so much better when she was at home. As for the tubes and drain, yup...gross is the word. But like you said, you...
It's good that she's prepared. It's not easy watching them lose their hair. My mom and dad shaved her head before it started to fall out. It saved her from...
thats awesome! im on another yahoo group for breast cancer and there is a
lady on that one that has been cancer free for over 15 yrs. they already
have her...
the local cancer society has already contacted us about resources etc. they
even have a road to recovery or something that has a 24/7 support, and
volunteers...
It sounds like you all live close to your mom. I live two hours away from mine and she refused to stay with me. Part of her independent nature. So needless...
Ok I survived my crip course in drains and dressing wounds barely. I no kidding almost passed out. Mom had her first home care today. We were all excited...
Sounds to me like you are doing remarkably well. Your mom is lucky to have you! Nicole <nicoledarrell2002@...> wrote: Ok I survived my crip course in...
Thanks to all of you for your support. I feel so alone sometimes and extremely overwhelmed. I'm trying so hard to keep my depression and anxiety out of the...
Nicole, Wow! Your parents are incredible! Seems like they did a great job raising you, too. I'll keep you and your family close in thoughts and prayers. ...
Hello Nicole Thanks for the continous update regarding your mom and dad. They both sound like very brave people. Your dad like a good soldier is fighting the ...
My dad refuses to get any help from Veterans except with his burial later.
He has had bad experiences apparently. He thinks they treat people bad etc.
Which as...
Hi Nicole, It is good to hear that your mom is doing well. I also went through similar challenges with my mom. She was diagnosed in March 2005 with Stage 4...
Today was a little bit smoother for some reason. I teared up very little. My brother did change moms drains for me and I did her dressings. There was not a...
That is wondeful! You are being creative and building memories while making this time not all negative. Pat yourself on the back! You will find that some...
It's good that you cried. Believe me, I cried a lot. I would call my mom to check on her and just cry when I got off the phone. What an emotional drain. As...
Hi Nicole, Just thought of a little story that I have to tell you. My mom opted not to have reconstructive surgery. She thinks there isn't a need for the...
My mom wasnt supposed to be reconstructed til a yr later then they changed
their minds. My mom had originally told dad that if he wasnt done playing
with them...
TODAY WASNT THAT GOOD FOR ME. I HAVENT REALLY SLEPT IN ALMOST 3 DAYS AND NOTHING IS HELPING. IM SO WOUND UP WITH TENSION AND STRESS IT AINT FUNNY. TODAY WAS...
Jodi, How are you and your mom doing? I have not been able to read all of the e-mails but I pray that you are well and holding on. I too am on this journey...
Just got home with mom from the plastic surgeon follow up. She got one drain out. The other cant come out until it drains less than 20cc's for 2days or more....
I am having technical issues with my computer thanks to my brother and had to change my id from nicoledarrell2002 to this new one mystrylade. That is why I...
hello my friends, (THIS IS A SYSTEMATIC ENZYME THERAPY!) I recently stumbled upon a very good Filipino made product called bio enzyme plus made from fruit...
Mom got her last drain out yesterday. In 2 wks they are going to start filling her implant where the did the reconstruction. Her wounds are healing well. She...
I cant remember if I updated you on my info chg. I am under the id nicoledarrell2002. I had to chg my id to this one for tech. issues. Those of you who talk to...
hi Nicole, I agree, the holidays after this type of surgery is always the hardest. I was so emotional during that whole time. I cried with every present...
Ancient Chinese remedy shows "potential" in preventing breast cancer An extract of the sweet wormwood plant used for centuries to fight malaria, and shown to...
Hello, I do not know where to start I guess from the beginning.My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer this year stage 0-1. She had a Lympectomy and is...
SORRY ITS BEEN AWHILE. MOM AND DAD HAD THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY NEW YRS EVE. MOM HAS HAD SEVERAL APPTS INCLUDING ONE TODAY. THE ONE TODAY WAS WITH THE DR THAT IS...
MOM GOES TUESDAY TO HAVE HER PORT CATH PUT IN. THEY ARE PUTTING IT IN HER RIGHT SIDE OF HER CHEST. APPROX 2 DAYS LATER THEY ARE STARTING HER CHEMO ETC. AS FOR...