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      • March 2, 2011 at 9:40 pm
      Ohdearjessica
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      Thanks for the responses!

      I have bloodwork and a visit with my oncologist right after I have my scan. I’m not sure if he will have the results right away or I have to wait. Waiting is the worst part. Last time I had bloodwork he had the results immediately. I forgot what happened last time I had a scan.

      I have been taking anti-anxiety meds the past few days. Tomorrow is the day so hopefully I’ll be able to relax after. In any case, I know that no matter what happens I have super supportive friends and I’d be able to get through anything with them! And of course my wonderful son. He’s still too little to understand any of this, but I can count on his hugs when I’m feeling down

      • March 2, 2011 at 9:40 pm
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant
      Thanks for the responses!

      I have bloodwork and a visit with my oncologist right after I have my scan. I’m not sure if he will have the results right away or I have to wait. Waiting is the worst part. Last time I had bloodwork he had the results immediately. I forgot what happened last time I had a scan.

      I have been taking anti-anxiety meds the past few days. Tomorrow is the day so hopefully I’ll be able to relax after. In any case, I know that no matter what happens I have super supportive friends and I’d be able to get through anything with them! And of course my wonderful son. He’s still too little to understand any of this, but I can count on his hugs when I’m feeling down

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:43 am
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant

      I called some local pharmacies and got the generic for $20. Not so bad

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:43 am
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant

      I called some local pharmacies and got the generic for $20. Not so bad

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:41 am
      Ohdearjessica
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      Yeah, I don't expect the pain to completely go away. I just hope that one day it won't be so bad! It's pretty intense surgery. I'm just no starting to be able to lift my left arm over my head

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:41 am
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant

      Yeah, I don't expect the pain to completely go away. I just hope that one day it won't be so bad! It's pretty intense surgery. I'm just no starting to be able to lift my left arm over my head

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:39 am
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant

      Hehe 😉

       

      Thank you!

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:39 am
      Ohdearjessica
      Participant

      Hehe 😉

       

      Thank you!

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:38 am
      Ohdearjessica
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      I am 3b and now also 18mo NED. My oncologist said that the whole area surrounding my surgical scars is super tight. I have tried physical therapy but with a little babe, no sitters (or money!) and no insurance, it's super hard. Now that it's getting armer out I'm going to try to do some stuff in the water, possibly some accupuncture or massage. I hate having to take meds constantly, but if I don't then it just hurts.

      • March 4, 2011 at 12:38 am
      Ohdearjessica
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      I am 3b and now also 18mo NED. My oncologist said that the whole area surrounding my surgical scars is super tight. I have tried physical therapy but with a little babe, no sitters (or money!) and no insurance, it's super hard. Now that it's getting armer out I'm going to try to do some stuff in the water, possibly some accupuncture or massage. I hate having to take meds constantly, but if I don't then it just hurts.

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