IBC - Need to chat with my pink sisters
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Hey girls
I just want to let you know the outcome from today......
I had my ultrasound. I asked hubby to come in with me. I asked him to ask questions if he felt it necessary and he did which was so wonderful. He had not been able to be a part of my first journey much due to working away so while he is with me I want to include him in anything and everything and he is happy to support me in any way he feels I need him. He is a very special person who like me is tired from lack of sleep and too much worrying. On top of that he has been made redundant due to the mining sector he was employed with not winning any new jobs and therefore no work for him. BUT he is a hard worker, highly respected and will get work very soon that I am hoping for.
Anyway the hospital and staff were lovely. The radiographer was very compassionate, very thorough and left nothing to chance. We spent a long time with her before she went out and chatted with the radiologist who then came in and went through the same process she had already been through. He also confirmed (in his broken english and us listening very hard - bless him) for us that there was orange peel like skin, redness and sinuey presence BUT they could not see anything untoward in that area on ultrasound so I am not to worry about that area at this stage but continue to be diligent.
They were both more concerned with the surgery area where I have a haematoma (spelling???) which I have had since day one and have had issues with but been told nothing to be concerned about so I haven't. They were unable to get a total clearance at time of surgery due to chest wall being in the way (how dare it!!! lol)
Therefore at the end of the day I walked away being told there is nothing untoward showing up on ultrasound. Continue to be diligent and continue to follow up with GP and chemo oncologist of which I have appts on 20th and 22nd of February at this stage.
I think I am relieved. I will run with the good news and get on with my life for the time being.
If anyone out there can tell me to the contrary I would love to hear from you.
Thank you girls so much for just being there for me as it has been a very trying time for me and my hubby.
Lots of love to you all, Mich xoxo
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Hey girls
I just want to let you know the outcome from today......
I had my ultrasound. I asked hubby to come in with me. I asked him to ask questions if he felt it necessary and he did which was so wonderful. He had not been able to be a part of my first journey much due to working away so while he is with me I want to include him in anything and everything and he is happy to support me in any way he feels I need him. He is a very special person who like me is tired from lack of sleep and too much worrying. On top of that he has been made redundant due to the mining sector he was employed with not winning any new jobs and therefore no work for him. BUT he is a hard worker, highly respected and will get work very soon that I am hoping for.
Anyway the hospital and staff were lovely. The radiographer was very compassionate, very thorough and left nothing to chance. We spent a long time with her before she went out and chatted with the radiologist who then came in and went through the same process she had already been through. He also confirmed (in his broken english and us listening very hard - bless him) for us that there was orange peel like skin, redness and sinuey presence BUT they could not see anything untoward in that area on ultrasound so I am not to worry about that area at this stage but continue to be diligent.
They were both more concerned with the surgery area where I have a haematoma (spelling???) which I have had since day one and have had issues with but been told nothing to be concerned about so I haven't. They were unable to get a total clearance at time of surgery due to chest wall being in the way (how dare it!!! lol)
Therefore at the end of the day I walked away being told there is nothing untoward showing up on ultrasound. Continue to be diligent and continue to follow up with GP and chemo oncologist of which I have appts on 20th and 22nd of February at this stage.
I think I am relieved. I will run with the good news and get on with my life for the time being.
If anyone out there can tell me to the contrary I would love to hear from you.
Thank you girls so much for just being there for me as it has been a very trying time for me and my hubby.
Lots of love to you all, Mich xoxo
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Thankyou for sharing i have been concerned about you all day.Good news they cant find anything sinister.Alas a worry for you it wasnt so clear cut as you would of liked.
So sorry about hubby just put another stress on you for good measure hey!
My husband works in the mines too and they have said that money is running out and he may be out of work.I blame the bloody mining tax.It just seems its one thing after another being thrown at us.OMG just a bit of peace and no stress would be nice,.
Least he got to be their for you today.My husband was away for most of my appointments and treatments as well.
Get some sleep now and try to destress.
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That's good news Mich, but stay diligent like you say.
My hubby lost his job during my chemo time. But it was a blessing in disguise. He was exhausted with the whole cancer thing and needed a break from outside stress. He was off for about 6 or 7 weeks and is now working again. It was lovely having him around all the time.
Stay well, xxxlouie0 -
Hi Mich,you must be so relieved.I have been thinking of you alot,and was so happy to get up this morn and see your good news. Like you said run with the good news,and get on with living,but also continue to be diligent.
Take care girlfriend
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Hi Mich,you must be so relieved.I have been thinking of you alot,and was so happy to get up this morn and see your good news. Like you said run with the good news,and get on with living,but also continue to be diligent.
Take care girlfriend
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Hey my beautiful pink sisters
Thank you all so very much for being there and for caring. It has really really helped me get through and I am so lucky to have you all.
It has been a blessing having hubby home with me BUT he needs to get some work soon otherwise then we will be worrying about money but for now I am just enjoying having him with me.
I am doing a Support Group Facilitator Course down in Perth. So flying down to Perth tonight and will do the course on Thursday and Friday and fly home Saturday so that will be wonderful and I am looking forward to this.
It will also give hubby and me a few days break which is always a good thing cause it makes you appreciate each other more when you are away for a lil while anyway. Too long is not good.
Anyway onwards and upwards I say. Time to get on with living and loving.
PS: Louie I luv your new pic sweety. You are definitely one of the lucky ones who can pull off wearing a scarf. :-)
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Glad to hear you are in the clear for now.All of us have that little black cloud hanging over our heads,ready to rain on our parade at any time.But forget about it and go enjoy your course this weekend -sounds great. I've just started a support group in my area and I got a terrific response.We meet once a month. Hope your hubby finds work soon but in the mean time have some fun together.
Tonya xx
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Thanks heaps precious Tonya for your kind words.
I am now looking forward to doing the course and fly out soon. We have no form of support in our area so I am hoping to be able to change that. You will be able to give me some advice and helpful hints maybe???? :-)
I just going to get on with my life for now and enjoy my wonderful husband and beautiful family and of course my precious animals hee hee.
Keep fingers crossed for hubby for me cause he is starting to get a bit toey and needing to work. It will be good for him to have a couple of days to himself.
Lots of love and hope to chat again soon, hope you are well and happy.
Mich xoxo
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It was the same in my area - no support group anywhere near.We will "chat"when you get back from your course and compare notes.I've only had one meeting so far and there were 12 of us. Finding a venue is my problem at the moment. Anyway,I am keeping well and enjoying life with my hubby now that my daughter and her fiance moved out at Christmas and all the relatives that arrived in the new year have gone.We are finally a couple again!
Tonya xx
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glad you had something to look forward to in the midst of all the scary days and nights you've endured recently.
keeping all cross for you still.
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